HORMONE TREATMENTS FOR MOOD DISORDERS Strictly speaking, hormones (especially thyroid and estrogen) are not mood stabilizers, but, in my experience, need to be addressed first in all mood disorders. THYROID The thyroid hormone T4 (Synthroid) helps to stabilize mood, but needs to be in the upper 1/4th of the normal […]
Daily Archives: February 18, 2005
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Mood stabilizers are the most powerful and most important medications that physicians/psychiatrists have to treat the most severe stress disorders, including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, agitation and/or psychosis associated with many disorders, even Alzheimer’s and other dementias. They are the most effective treatment for all forms of excess anger/aggression. More recently, […]
Take responsibility for your health and well-being. Develop good health habits and a lifestyle that fosters vitality and fulfillment. Continually educate yourself about health issues and research advances through reading, internet, discussions, etc. And find a good doctor! What does it mean to find a good doctor? Find a physician […]