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Suggest Treatment For Depression, Bipolar Disorder And Severe Anxiety
Dr . I suffer with depression / bi polar / anxiety . I am currently under my doctors care . I take lamictal 200 mg was taking buspar 15 mg 1.5 tablets twice a day. Stop taking it thought I would be OK but the anxiety is getting worse . do you think I should start taking it again? I drive a truck for a living so have to be careful what I take due to dot rules . I am going to call my Dr also . I was looking for another opinion. Thank you James w dumke
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Hi,
1. As you are suffering from bipolar disorder thus remember that although modern medicine can be tapered and sometimes be replaced with Ayurveda medicines since they allow the person to live a quality life without being hampered by the symptoms, but under no circumstances you should start / stop or taper your current medicines without informing your attending physician.
2. Because the choice of medicine will vary from doctor to doctor, and from locality to locality, so initially remain under single supervision and let your body know about the effects of the drug prescribed and thereafter one can change/add or substitute a drug [in consultation with your psychiatrist].
3. Eat a healthy diet, stay away from caffeine, alcohol, spices, pickles, drink green tea, take an apple, banana, dates, practice relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation, and pranayam
4. Since drug therapy is generally only palliative treatment, we have to look at cognitive and behavioral strategies and especially nutritional strategies.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Munish Sood, Ayurveda Specialist
1. As you are suffering from bipolar disorder thus remember that although modern medicine can be tapered and sometimes be replaced with Ayurveda medicines since they allow the person to live a quality life without being hampered by the symptoms, but under no circumstances you should start / stop or taper your current medicines without informing your attending physician.
2. Because the choice of medicine will vary from doctor to doctor, and from locality to locality, so initially remain under single supervision and let your body know about the effects of the drug prescribed and thereafter one can change/add or substitute a drug [in consultation with your psychiatrist].
3. Eat a healthy diet, stay away from caffeine, alcohol, spices, pickles, drink green tea, take an apple, banana, dates, practice relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation, and pranayam
4. Since drug therapy is generally only palliative treatment, we have to look at cognitive and behavioral strategies and especially nutritional strategies.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Munish Sood, Ayurveda Specialist
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