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Posted by rjlockhart37 on July 27, 2020, at 13:25:24
i posted this before, i've been taking diazepam for anxiety, part of it helps, then i have to take GABA supplement to help it work. It feels like their damaged or something. I take a diazepam, and feel no anxiety relief, actually like a pain in my brain. Not sure if its sore gaba sites, or tolerance. This is not a good time for me
Posted by rjlockhart37 on July 27, 2020, at 13:27:25
In reply to gaba depletion - damage, posted by rjlockhart37 on July 27, 2020, at 13:25:24
not sure if taking other gaba meds too much, caused damage but ill get a headache after i take diazepam, like a sore gaba site.
Posted by linkadge on July 27, 2020, at 14:20:43
In reply to Re: gaba depletion - damage, posted by rjlockhart37 on July 27, 2020, at 13:27:25
It could be tolerance. I doubt its damage.
Do you notice withdrawal if you reduce the dose of valium?
Linkadge
Posted by rjlockhart37 on July 27, 2020, at 21:47:46
In reply to Re: gaba depletion - damage, posted by linkadge on July 27, 2020, at 14:20:43
link, doctor has me on 12.5mg a daily. Other gaba meds, could cause this. Right now, im fine, i think your right its tolerance. Stopping other gaba supplements and meds would reduce. But if i don't take gaba supplement, at least 1000mg [2 capsules] the diazepam does not hardly have effect. So, i've had to rely on that.
Posted by linkadge on July 28, 2020, at 7:23:41
In reply to Re: gaba depletion - damage, posted by rjlockhart37 on July 27, 2020, at 21:47:46
You could try adding some magnesium. This can enhance the effect of diazepam and possibly reduce tolerance.
Posted by rjlockhart37 on July 28, 2020, at 17:15:28
In reply to Re: gaba depletion - damage, posted by rjlockhart37 on July 27, 2020, at 21:47:46
yes you right, magnesium does help the tolerance, it will bring back down to earth. I think taking phenibut all these years [which was a godsend] because my doxtor was ignoring my anxiety repoets, saying coping skills. But higher phenibut, it takes away anxiety not quite like a benzo, but if you stop abrumpty taking it ad moderate to high dose, withdrawls major, had to bring the gaba levels back down. Put me on low dose diazepam, but honestly i have to take phenibut sometimes because diazepam's dose is not working. I live with someone even though im adult, interferes with everything. Same situation i was in 2005, but i'm more matured. Know how to network out online. Be a part of history, or a movement and jump out.
But ... 10mg diazepam, its calming but still even that the gaba levels are tolerant. Gaba supplement is only thing medically i can do, even if went to psych hospital, if i didnt have gaba supplement, even high dose of sedates would be difficult because of tolerance of gaba levels
Posted by linkadge on July 31, 2020, at 7:33:56
In reply to Re: gaba depletion - damage, posted by rjlockhart37 on July 28, 2020, at 17:15:28
You might try adding a bit of melatonin once or twice a week. This can help tolerance too. I only try and use gaba a few times a week as it leaves me feeling a bit yukky the next day. Other supplements for sleep include:
- gaba
- magnesium
- melatonin
- chamomile
- cbd
- valerian
- kava
You may also need to take a break from the armodafinil a few times a week. This could be keeping you up. Don't be afraid to skip a dose once or twice a week to see if you sleep better.Linkadge
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