Hi everyone Ive been diagnosed with schizophrenia. I currently take Seroquel and started with L-theanine natural capsules. Ive also tried valerian root, passion flower, st johns wart, chamomile drops. Any other vitamins i should be aware of? Super B complex? Thanks.
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I think you have to be aware that natural remedies like valerian root or st johns worth can have side effects too, or withdrawals, or interactions with medication. I would always check with your doctor.
I think vitamins should preferrably come from good balanced food. Good added vitamins and herbs I suspect are mostly dependent on individual needs and diet. Did you get bloodworks done? Is there any imbalance? Did you check with a herbalist doctor?
F.e. I personally use evening primrose oil against pms/pmdd, but i suspect you wouldnt want or need that. 
And I used saffron in the past on rare occasions when im sad or frightened. It becomes me well, but i wouldnt want to get addicted. Also, it has an ssri-like effect, so i wouldnt combine it with an ssri and dont know whether it interacts with seroquel.
I think good diet is the most important (and im a hypocrite because i suck at that).
Good luck!
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These natural herbs can have side effects like liver issues especially valerian root. St johns wort raises serotonin and can have heart valve issues if use regularly.
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I think St John’s wart is not meant to be used with antipsychotics.
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TY for replies people. I havent gotten blood work for my mental illness yet, ive been wanting so that I can try Lithium? I think thats one i havent tried. Anyways i try to eat healthy (i love fish and seafood),trying to quit smoking, taking l-theanine, alpha GPC, etc.
But yeah i dont know about negative or positive voices… trying to read about them since i dont have a therapist for that right now. If anyone could explain that would be great! Trying to keep it together here with the voices plus music that plays at random and sometimes for a long time.
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I dont know about voices, but i hope you find good help!
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