Bipolar Disorder/depression and ocd

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my adult son with ocd and bipolar is on 1000 mgs of depakote and also paxil and wellbutrin. he is VERY TIRED all the time so his psych took him off depakote, but with in a few days he was very depressed and just wanted to sleep and when he forced himself to go to work, he was within an hour very anxious so he escaped back to bed. obviously, he needs the depakote, so hes back on, my question is: what is the long term results of being on depakote and is there any way youve heard of to counteract the damage to the internal organs?  thank you in advance.  carol

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Dear carol,

I can quite understand your concern. Depakote (Valproic acid) has quite a few side effects see:
http://www.medicinenet.com/valproic_acid/page2.htm

These are medical drugs and this falls outside my expertise. I think you need to discuss these problems with the doctor who prescribe these drugs.

If you are interested in alternative approaches I suggest that you contact a Nutritional Doctor or a Orthomolecular doctor.

Please read:

“The Nutritional Aspects of Schizophrenia” at:
http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au/news/hyponl2001_06.pdf

and go to page 7 of the Newsletter

Also consult:

www.alternativementalhealth.com

Also read the book:

Dr Chris Reading, Trace Your Genes to Health at:
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&endeca=1&isbn=18...

and

"Mentally Ill or Metabolically Disadvantaged" by Dr Chris Reading at:
http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au/news/hyponl2006_12.pdf

I hope I have been of some assistance.

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Jurriaan Plesman, BA(Psych), Post Grad Dip Clin Nutr
Editor: HYPOGLYCEMIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA at
www.hypoglycemia.asn.au
Author: “Getting off the Hook” at
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Jurriaan Plesman, Nutritional Psychotherapist

Expertise

Have worked as a psychotherapist for overv twenty years, dealing with many personality disorders

Experience

I have a degree in Psychology from the Sydney University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition. I am also the author of “GETTING OFF THE HOOK” which deals with the nutritional and psychological treatment of personality disorders. It is freely available on the internet at Google Book Search. I am interested in the relationship between nutrition and behaviour, and as a Probation ans Parole Officer facilitated groups for offenders, many of whom were alcoholics and drug addicts, sex offenders or compulsive gamblers, as well as the whole gamut of “personality disorders”. I am also the ex-editor of the Hypoglycemic Health Association of Australia Newsletter, a quarterly publication dealing with hypoglycemia and related health problems. Its web site, together with a shortened course of PSYCHOTHERAPY can be visited at: http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au

Organizations
Editor of the Hypoglycemic Health Association of Australia. Its web site is at:

http://www.hypoglycemia.asn.au

Publications
Author of the book "Getting off the Hook", It is freely available on the internet at Google Book Search. Various articles in the Hypoglycemic Health Association's Newsletters

Education/Credentials
BA (Psych) (University of Sydney), Post Gad Dip Clin Nutr (International Academy of Nutrition)

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