X-post: Need help for young woman w/bipolar disorder

[Guest guest]

Colleagues, I am seeking help for a 26-year-old woman, married with two

children, diagnosed with bipolar disorder / manic-depressive and

schizophrenia (states it is because she " sees ghosts " ).

She has discontinued prescribed medications (does not state the names)

due to severe side effects, and wants to know if there are any

alternative treatments available. She and her husband are on welfare,

SNAP, and seeking disability, however, she receives some financial help

from her parents.

I have no experience in this area, and would appreciate any guidance --

counseling? Herbs, St s Wort?

Thanks for any help,

ne

[Guest guest]

I want to express my deepest appreciation to all who responded to my

request for help. This is definitely not my area of expertise, and I

have learned a lot in the process. I have also been able to locate both

help in medical expenses (checking for nutrient and other deficiencies,

celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, etc.) and assistance in purchasing

supplements.

The young woman in question is very grateful, and I am too. I will try

to update you all on her progress as I learn more.

Once again, my thanks for your help.

Best regards,

ne

--

ne Holden, MS

" Ask About Nutrition " www.parkinson.org/

" Eat Well, Stay Well with Parkinson's Disease "

" Parkinson's disease: Guidelines for Medical Nutrition Therapy "

www.nutritionucanlivewith.com

[Guest guest]

I want to express my deepest appreciation to all who responded to my

request for help. This is definitely not my area of expertise, and I

have learned a lot in the process. I have also been able to locate both

help in medical expenses (checking for nutrient and other deficiencies,

celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, etc.) and assistance in purchasing

supplements.

The young woman in question is very grateful, and I am too. I will try

to update you all on her progress as I learn more.

Once again, my thanks for your help.

Best regards,

ne

--

ne Holden, MS

" Ask About Nutrition " www.parkinson.org/

" Eat Well, Stay Well with Parkinson's Disease "

" Parkinson's disease: Guidelines for Medical Nutrition Therapy "

www.nutritionucanlivewith.com