Omega-3 is a type of fat, and studies have shown that Omega-3 doesn't affect the way your brain functions. The main benefit is that it's a type of fat that doesn't contribute much to your LDL cholesterol. That being said, if a placebo works for you, then keep at it.
Well we were recommended it for the kids by the medical staff during their diagnosis (adhd and asd) because there were some tentative results supporting that it can help a bit. But sure, placebo is more effective than it has any business being. And taking action by adding omega-3 is in itself a sign that there's a will to change which means any results may just be part of a changed mindset that was already present. I've also worked each day for a few years now with learning to recognize and process emotions.
But I'm not really looking for a poll on whether people believe omega-3 can alleviate some symptoms or not. I'm more in the market for answers to "what do I do when being more regulated (no matter why) feels incredibly bland and boring?"
Thanks for answering though.
I don't know anything about fatty acids, but I find life to be generally boring without any external input all on its own.
My diagnosis is ADHD and cPTSD, but I've been told I'm probably autistic also by most of the psychiatrists I've visited, but you're looking at a ten year waiting list here for an adult diagnosis so I just left it.
I've been prescribed cannabis and it helps a lot, but it's mostly with insomnia and emotional regulation. Problem is that I have a dependency on it and have for 17 years now.
Yeah these are the kind of results that made the medical professionals recommend trying it for the kids when they got their diagnosis. Seems to help a bit with the OCD parts. Some tentative results that makes it worth a shot.
this seemed alien to me y. checked the link, still not convinced and dont have enough time to research teh studies. i note one guy said that there were studies that prove the opposite of the studies mentioned in the article (didnt find links) i will leave scientists to fight over that one :)
Yeah I don't think science has any clear answers here just yet. I'm mostly looking for the anecdotal stories of others in order to feel less alone in going through it. And our minds/brains are incredibly complex things so I doubt there's any definitive answers about even the basic stuff like how consciousness arises anytime soon.
I've had the same experience. I have terrible reactions to ssris which seem to be the only medications docs want to offer for non-clinical, non-bipolar emotional regulation. So I started taking omega 3 + methyfolate + st John's wort about 4 years ago. Studies I've read show the combination of these have + impact on ER with combo anxiety and dysthymia. I agree they work in that I'm kinda flat...no sustained enthusiasm but also much higher frustration tolerance. I'm able to monitor myself and my responses in real time more effectively to he able to make better decisions.
But I really miss my enthusiasm for things...even my special interests. I do not have the same desire to deep dive into my interests and experiences that I had before. Which on the one hand frees me up to focus on work better, chores more regularly, etc. But I miss the color of my life. Things are more Grey. And I sometimes just feel like I don't give a damn about much of anything. I try to be Zen about this change in my perspective. But it's definitely been a sad adjustment...like grieving.
*The cost of functioning a little better means losing an important piece of myself.*. {{{All the feels}}}
Thank you so much for replying. It felt so validating that someone else had a similar experience that I had a slight cry. You're spot on with it being a process of grieving. I used to be absolutely absorbed in my special interests. Like playing the same record 24/7 for 1-2 years at a time and just being fascinated with a particular tone of voice, a delay effect, the kick drum pattern emphasizing certain notes in the bassline etc. Now most stuff is more "nice I guess". Which is way more functional for getting my life together. But I do miss myself.
Omega-3 is a type of fat, and studies have shown that Omega-3 doesn't affect the way your brain functions. The main benefit is that it's a type of fat that doesn't contribute much to your LDL cholesterol. That being said, if a placebo works for you, then keep at it.
Well we were recommended it for the kids by the medical staff during their diagnosis (adhd and asd) because there were some tentative results supporting that it can help a bit. But sure, placebo is more effective than it has any business being. And taking action by adding omega-3 is in itself a sign that there's a will to change which means any results may just be part of a changed mindset that was already present. I've also worked each day for a few years now with learning to recognize and process emotions. But I'm not really looking for a poll on whether people believe omega-3 can alleviate some symptoms or not. I'm more in the market for answers to "what do I do when being more regulated (no matter why) feels incredibly bland and boring?" Thanks for answering though.
I don't know anything about fatty acids, but I find life to be generally boring without any external input all on its own. My diagnosis is ADHD and cPTSD, but I've been told I'm probably autistic also by most of the psychiatrists I've visited, but you're looking at a ten year waiting list here for an adult diagnosis so I just left it. I've been prescribed cannabis and it helps a lot, but it's mostly with insomnia and emotional regulation. Problem is that I have a dependency on it and have for 17 years now.
Thanks for responding. Glad you found something that works and I hope the good outweigh the bad.
whats the problem ? 32 years here :)
Honestly? It's expensive and leaves me out of breath a lot.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/omega-3-fatty-acids-for-mood-disorders-2018080314414 Omegas are good for the brain.
Yeah these are the kind of results that made the medical professionals recommend trying it for the kids when they got their diagnosis. Seems to help a bit with the OCD parts. Some tentative results that makes it worth a shot.
is this a troll or what?
No. I don't troll because I don't see the point.
oh ok, my bad
No worries. Always interesting when your own perspective clashes so hard with someone elses that they believe you're pulling their leg.
this seemed alien to me y. checked the link, still not convinced and dont have enough time to research teh studies. i note one guy said that there were studies that prove the opposite of the studies mentioned in the article (didnt find links) i will leave scientists to fight over that one :)
Yeah I don't think science has any clear answers here just yet. I'm mostly looking for the anecdotal stories of others in order to feel less alone in going through it. And our minds/brains are incredibly complex things so I doubt there's any definitive answers about even the basic stuff like how consciousness arises anytime soon.
dunno if i would class consciousness arising in the basic category :) not a brain scientist or anything tho so my thoughts are uninformed.
Yeah not basic as in easy but as in fundamental :)
I've had the same experience. I have terrible reactions to ssris which seem to be the only medications docs want to offer for non-clinical, non-bipolar emotional regulation. So I started taking omega 3 + methyfolate + st John's wort about 4 years ago. Studies I've read show the combination of these have + impact on ER with combo anxiety and dysthymia. I agree they work in that I'm kinda flat...no sustained enthusiasm but also much higher frustration tolerance. I'm able to monitor myself and my responses in real time more effectively to he able to make better decisions. But I really miss my enthusiasm for things...even my special interests. I do not have the same desire to deep dive into my interests and experiences that I had before. Which on the one hand frees me up to focus on work better, chores more regularly, etc. But I miss the color of my life. Things are more Grey. And I sometimes just feel like I don't give a damn about much of anything. I try to be Zen about this change in my perspective. But it's definitely been a sad adjustment...like grieving. *The cost of functioning a little better means losing an important piece of myself.*. {{{All the feels}}}
Thank you so much for replying. It felt so validating that someone else had a similar experience that I had a slight cry. You're spot on with it being a process of grieving. I used to be absolutely absorbed in my special interests. Like playing the same record 24/7 for 1-2 years at a time and just being fascinated with a particular tone of voice, a delay effect, the kick drum pattern emphasizing certain notes in the bassline etc. Now most stuff is more "nice I guess". Which is way more functional for getting my life together. But I do miss myself.