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Posted by Syringe on November 30, 2005, at 18:42:31
If GABA regulates serotonin and dopamine, then in the instance of mania, we have abnormal levels of serotonin and dopamine, but the levels are so high that the GABA cannot perform its function. So I was thinking about talking to my doctor about medications that act on GABA, preferably benzodiazepines because it has a much less advance drug mechanisms then that of topamax, lamictal, or neurontin? I believe mania IS the best mental state, almost like a type of power or energy that is so great that we subconsciously and unintentionally make bad mistakes, BIG mistakes, and RISKY mistakes. One thing that is defficient is GABA. Schizophrenia is a disease, mania is a gift. Therefore, I am proposing the increase of GABA, so the negatives of the mania subside when the GABA is sufficient enough to regulate the serotonin and dopamine levels. This is where benzodiazepines come to play, almost all benzo's can be used as anticonvulsants, because of there hyperpolarizing effect. When mania is in check, then now all you have left to worry about is the downside, instead of both sides. :)
I've tried everything, and the only medications that seem to work are the ones that act or work with GABA and/or glutamate. Lamictal worked, sort of like resetting me to 0 so the chances of me becomeing depressed (-1, -2, etc.) was greater, and it did, yet posibility of mania (+) was greater as well. So if you were to just stay manic (full blown, like days), and just regulate the GABA, then I believe you have far less of a chance to go negative (-), because GABA is regulating those increased neurotransmitters, and you will stay on top and it will take a lot more to become negative (down, or become depressed). {{And I know this is all quite vague, but I wasn't going to type up a 10 page report :)}}
What to youuuuuu think Dr. Bob?
Posted by willyee on December 1, 2005, at 12:59:21
In reply to Bipolar, GABA, MANIA, posted by Syringe on November 30, 2005, at 18:42:31
Yep gaba is very intense and complex,too many people think they can just sh-load there brain with it and feel better,well let me tell u,yess gaba at times will help BUT.......
Take gabatril alone,a simple med that increases gaba,and in a week of gaba accumaltion u will be so depressed angry tired,your body will crave dopamine.
Posted by Syringe on December 9, 2005, at 2:38:33
In reply to Re: Bipolar, GABA, MANIA, posted by willyee on December 1, 2005, at 12:59:21
> Yep gaba is very intense and complex,too many people think they can just sh-load there brain with it and feel better,well let me tell u,yess gaba at times will help BUT.......
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> Take gabatril alone,a simple med that increases gaba,and in a week of gaba accumaltion u will be so depressed angry tired,your body will crave dopamine.........
well no body told you to take something (gabatril) until you feel like sh*t ;)
plus, the point of my argument is that mania is the best mental state, a gift, so we're not trying to get rid of it; when we're so high on mania, the point of gaba, is just to bring us down a little to a manageable degree, not as to totally eliminate it until were -21 however much you went to, to feel like trash, we want to work with dopamine, not long for it :)
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