How I REDUCED my PSYCH MEDS by 60% in 3 months
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- Опубликовано: 18 апр 2024
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This is amazing news! I'm so happy for you.
My son was JUST diagnosed with schizophrenia. He is in the hospital. I mentioned Keto. They cannot there, as the food is limited. Kinda sad I told them to research this. I will be helping my son find a dr so he too can follow this
I'm so sorry your son was diagnosed with schizophrenia. My heart goes out to you both. 💔 You have every reason to hope for your son's recovery. I believe this intervention is the answer many of us with mental illness have been searching for. There are quite a few resources available as well. The Medibolic Mind RUclips Channel has a host of videos, support, and information. There are support groups on FB as well. I wish you and your precious son the best. I'll pray you guys. Hugs 💞
It was a main treatment used in the 60s. Dr Atkins started it first
Just got my daughter into ketosis and you wouldn’t believe how fast of a mood Change that occurred with to her within two days.
@@RedHead_88ketogenic diet was first used to treat epilepsy in the 1920’s. In fact, most mental health medications were first developed as anti seizure medications and then later used to treat mental illnesses. They knew the ketogenic diet treated seizures but big pharma couldn’t make money off of the diet so when they came out with drugs to treat it they got doctors to switch to prescribing the pills. They didn’t seem to look into using the diet to treat mental illness until more recently but the doctors who did reasoned that since the original treatment for seizures was the keto diet and the meds for seizures treats mental illness the perhaps the diet will treat it too.
In my experience as a person who used to be on several different medications and no longer is, medical professionals will actually encourage you to keep taking them even if there are natural alternatives or they're not working for you. It's best to do it yourself and not bother telling them. There are lots of good medications that are necessary (like antibiotics, chemotherapy, insulin, etc), but a lot of them are just ways for the medical industry to make money.
Love this! As a result of the USA’s for-profit healthcare system I have always advocated for lifestyle changes as a priority for treating diagnoses (with the input of medical professionals of course). There was a time before generic Latuda was available in the States, my psychiatrist had given me 3 months of it for free to see if it worked for me, aside from a few manageable side effects it really helped… but when I went to the pharmacy to pick up the first paid prescription the total was over $500. I made $13/hr at the time, I just started crying at the pharmacy then left without the medication. I started considering the lifestyle changes that could improve my quality of life regardless of how much money I had in my pocket and it’s been great improvement! Sticking to a hard sleep schedule, ensuring I get a few hours of working out every week, creating an environment that really supports my wellness at all times - plus a very supportive partner who keeps me accountable. I’m so curious to hear more about your keto journey, maybe it’s something I should look into 🧐
What, where you live doctors can give you a free trial of medicine then just take it away like it never happened, that's 500 was before insurance right?!?? The NHS is shoddy especially mental ill health provision and it needs fixing but at least everything is free at the point of use (other than £9 a prescription in England unless you are on a £99 a year scheme but the rest of the UK is free and also if you are a child or on benefits what is like our social security but more all encompassing I think) and everything is pretty much a generic, I feel so bad for you, good healthcare is a right not a privilege. I do agree a holistic approach needs to be taken having a healthy lifestyle, going to therapy plus doing therapeutic things and a light but effective touch of medicine when needed is the way to go unfortunately many people only manage to do one of these things at a time if that, I'm not blaming anyone it's difficult to keep on top of things at the best of times even when you have a fabulous support network around you, brain and body health is wealth though and everyone owes it to themselves to look after their own being as much as they can.
Did you manage to sort out your prescription?
I'm going to look into doing keto again even just for a bit as I felt great on it.
I live with schizoaffective disorder. A doctor reduced my psychiatric medication by 90% in 4 weeks. The withdrawals were awful. I managed mentally for a while but I’ve had to go back on medication to help manage my symptoms. I’m struggling to accept the fact that I need certain types of medication to live well.
Can you make a video / short explaining the science behind all of this? It's super interesting and I'm glad it's helping you. I hope it helps many others too!
Check out her full-length video with Chris Palmer from about three months ago :) I think it’s called Digging into the science behind medical keto.
She has multiple videos explaining the science of this, including many professionals that specialize in it! You can find this project/series on her channel page. If you need help finding those, just let me know and I'll do my best to help!
@@80islandia thank you so much!! I'll check it out
@@loricat5606 thank you so much!! I'll definitely go through them
@@diaryofilththey use a high fat keto diet for epilepsy and seizures too. Our brains are mostly fat, it makes sense on a basic level that it would like good fats to function well. Dr ilardia uses a certain dose, type and ratio of essential fatty acids as one of the steps in his 'Depression Cure." That step alone gives results at least as good as some of the most popular antidepressants, without any of the side effects and other health benefits too.
There's no money to be made from dietary treatments and natural remedies which is why there's little money for research yet for some they can be very effective. There is also a very good feeling that comes from being an active rather than passive participant in your treatment. It gives ppl a sense of power back which can be very beneficial, a positive mindset can have positive results on the body.
Thank you. And especially for the advice to consult with the doctor and under supervision of the care team.
Wow, that is awesome. I think it’s good that you said that you’re doing an under care team and don’t do it by yourself that’s good to say I wish you the best. Have a beautiful day.
That's wonderful ❤ My no sugar low carb is helping my bipolar symptoms. Still on meds, but who knows I'm happy with results.
You're looking exceptionally good, so glad to see you looking so happy. This just made my day. THANK YOU and stay strong! 💪
So happy for you!
Keto saved my brain after an assault left me with spinal fractures, facial fractures and a TBI. Its amazing how our bodies can rewire with the proper fuel. Wishing you well! 🍀🍀
So happy that your health is getting better, Lauren! Thank you for sharing this journey with us!
Most doctors haven’t a clue. Good for you!!
they use a high fat keto diet for epilepsy and seizures too. Our brains are mostly fat, it makes sense on a basic level that it would like good fats to function well. Dr ilardia uses a certain dose, type and ratio of essential fatty acids as one of the steps in his 'Depression Cure." That step alone gives results at least as good as some of the most popular antidepressants, without any of the side effects and other health benefits too.
There's no money to be made from dietary treatments and natural remedies which is why there's little money for research yet for some they can be very effective. There is also a very good feeling that comes from being an active rather than passive participant in your treatment. It gives ppl a sense of power back which can be very beneficial, a positive mindset can have positive results on the body.
I’m so happy for you! 😊 I’m glad you’re doing this in the smartest way possible too. I am already on a special diet because I have celiac disease. My symptoms aren’t bad enough to where I would try to change my whole diet but if they get worse I will remember this. There are studies that show celiac disease is highly linked to schizophrenia as well.
I am so happy for you!
I'm so happy for you ❤ thanks for giving insite of this illness so people that dont have it can understand better others close people to them that have it, so we can ask correct questions and we can manage the situation better and really understand them as much as possible. Your channel is so helpful. Thank you ❤
Love this so much!! ❤
I've also got schizoaffective disorder. I started a very strict diet 6 weeks ago (not a keto diet but similar) because I want to experiment with food and what affect it has. My energy levels have improved. I've not had psychotic symptoms for years its more depression and anxiety that are the problems.
I'd be interested to know if keto helped the affective side of the illness or just the psychosis side of things.
She has covered how the non-psychosis symptoms have been impacted, in multiple videos. So far she has reported that those have improved to a major degree as well!
@@loricat5606 I must have missed the other videos
I began following you a couple of years ago bec I wanted to understand this condition, since two of my brothers have it. And I am glad for you!
I have been watching your channel for well over 3 years now and I have to say you are an inspiration to me. This Medical- Keto diet is something else. I don't think I could be so disciplined, let alone afford all the medical help but your channel provides hope and a new perspective. I may try this diet some day ❤
Shared this with my son who has the exact same diagnosis. Thank you so much for sharing!!🙏
absolutely amazing!
Great news!!!! God bless and good luck!
Amen ❤
Lauren, I am more than thrilled for you. You have earned this amazing healing
So happy for you!!❤
So happy you are gaining relief!
So happy for you!🎉
What meds did you take? How much of a reduction are you able to make with keto? Thx!
Do they heal the brain or maybe we don't know enоugh about gut health and the source of the illness lies there?? Just speculating here based upon the knowledge, that the microbiom controls so much of our (mental) health. Anyway, I'm really happy for you, Lauren! Also I'm sorry I commented something negative a few months ago about the keto diet and it's effects, you seem to thrive on it. ❤
we need to find out what it is. So we can all thrive in life. Anti psycotics are degrading
So good to hear about you again! How are Rob and Teddy? He must be getting really big now. I hope to see more of your posts.❤️
If I may, I'm not doing keto, but just adding N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) made things golden. It's derived from garlic, very good for you in a lot of ways, and can only help. I'm medication free and doing well. But you don't have to stop meds to try it. It's simply a dietary supplement (and keto friendly). I hope this helps someone.
I will be following in your footsteps Lauren, thank you for the wisdom. I will be seeing a specialist soon about treating my schizo affective disorder through dietary interventions to see if I can further reduce my antipsychotic prescription. I am currently on 10mg of abilify.
Super cool! Best wishes. ❤😊
Thank you for sharing your journey.
So thrilled for you!!!
Hi Lauren, your videos disappeared from my feed about 4 to 5 months ago, and now, quite enjoyably the videos are back. What's immediately noticeable is your arms and shoulders are more lean and well toned. So this dietary change plus work outs appears really beneficial physically and psychically. One more thing to be inspired by.
Mike B, Los Angeles California
👍❤️🙌 fantastic. We are doing this also. Just starting 🎉
Thanks so much for sharing ❤
Bravo!
Keep up the GREAT work!
Harvard recently released a study on Carnivore/Keto diet, including mental health. Anxiety and depression greatly improved/reduced...including reversal.
It makes me wonder how the gut biome influences mental health.
-a Former Therapist
This is So amazing! 🤩
I'm so happy for you! And thank you so so much for sharing your journey responsibly!!!
I have been watching since 2020.
I am so happy for you n9w you felling great. ❤
Congratulatıons ❤🎉
Wonderful. God bless!
Amazing ❤😮
My anxiety has reduced by about 60% but i havnt been able to reduce my meds yet. Its day 19 of keto.
Try glycine miss. 5-15 gr day split between meals
I am sooooo very happy for you!!!! 🩷
I hope it all works out for you. I don’t think I could be as strong as you to reduce my medication with diet. I have a hard time being consistent with my diet. I’m doing well on my medicine regimen however, I do need to lose weight and you look great!
Keep tracking for kidney function while you’re on keto. You’re doing great.
high protein high fat has definitely helped my brain
Wonderful!
That's awesome
Wow - breakthrough
So amazing
I salute you sweetheart ❤️
Whatever you do, don't do what I did. I never took medication or counseling and I figured out that when I don't believe in the hallucinations and delusions, they lose their ability to torment me. Obviously, not everyone will be able to do this. I have been symptom free since 1985. I am now going to be fully retired in several months.
Love the background!
Wow amazing
Did that too. After six months of ketose you need to raise dosis again.
But wait... There is more. This year the New drug KarXT will be relased which has a new complete way of treatment and has no side effects
your mental state is 90 percent affected by your stomachs nerves systems ask your doctor what their plan to get off your meds they don't have one even though most doctors know this and treat with meds that actually worsens the underlining cause.
Then why did my doctor give me a schedule for tapering off my antidepressants?
Amazing.
❤wow❤!
I'm so interested in how this works
The brain loves fat, good fats. Its 60%+ fat itself. A high fat keto diet is used for epilepsy and seizures though unfortunately I don't know the mechanism by which it works.
I got schizo affective disorder since 1996. I didn't trust the medication, but still did a trial and error by taking the medication, switching to a different medication every so often for 5 years. Then I started taking Abilify and I don't recognize any side effects. I take a generic version now and feel pretty good. Sorry if my story sounds like a commercial.
Do you suffer from ketonic rash? My son has tried this diet but got a terrible rash
So sugar is the enemy in almost all illnesses 🤔
Soooo happy to hear this
news for you!!! ❤
Your awesome 🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀🌀
Thank you for sharing. So interesting. Is this condition genetic?
My wife had a schizo-relapse last Tuesday. My parents-in-law and myself, decided to admit her into the Institute of Mental Health in my country(Singapore). Doctor told me she might probably be there for 3weeks. Is it valid of me to say that I, as a caregiver, am also struggling with it; to be separated from my wife has my heart aching.
Just as an FYI tho your brain can ONLY use glucose for energy
NEVER USE BIG PHARMA MEDICATION ALWAYS RESEARCH ALTERNATIVE NATURAL MEDICINES AND HEALING TECHNIQUES
I am happy for u, not to take away from what u are doing and following but I believe God by his grace is healing your brain❤give him the Glory! John 3:16
Did your doctor approve?
You Aint Ready For This Jelly
There u go. I know that that works
Why is audio off (every one)?
Will keto work for someone in the early stages of schizophrenia?
That's wonderful!! Yaay!! ❤
God is so good!
Have you heard that megadosing 1-3g of vitamin B3 can specifically treat schizophrenia. Everyone shouted me down for this because some folks like feeling helpless.. but those really going through it want a way out or a reduction.
I fight for refund risperidone for bipolar in EU because is effectiv against manic psychosis
Try Invega Sustena
Hello, can you suggest me a way to live peacefully with someone who has schizophrenia. My aunt is schizophrenic. She always made up horrible stories about me. When i was little, my mom tortured me because my aunt told i was a naughty kid. In 2019, she told my mom that i stole money which didn't exist and my mom almost kicked me out of the house. At one point, she almost killed my mom by stepping on her chest and said she was repelling evil but my mom refused to believe my aunt was psychotic. Finally, aftery aunt burnt down the house and police suggested my mom to bring her to the hospital and my aunt was diagnosed with schizophrenia. Now my aunt keeps making stories about me, calling me a whore because i was the one who brought her to the mental hospital. A pervert even approached me because he thought what she said was true. I'm still single because my aunt bullshit me to my previous boyfriend's mother. My mom told me that just ignore her because she's mentally ill. But it's still annoying that I still have to bring food to her house because she's poor and i don't want her to attack my weak mom.. 😢😢😢 I don't think i can sympathize with her conditions any more
Severly off topic, but you look exactly like my friend from high school
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well i have high and lows so will see
That's beyond incredible ❤
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I have a big crush on her ❤
Wow keto Ftw
Ya good luck with that. You are a difficult patient. You remind me of a very close relative.
I'm a big dummy. I claimed the same
I'm confused do you have schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder? The only reason I'm asking is because I saw another video of yours that says that you live with schizophrenia so just want to clarify thank you.
What is that?
You are giving advice which will make others try to stop their meds and it’s extremely dangerous. Shame on you
It's amazing what works for people who aren't sick
There is plenty of evidence that keto calms the brain. She is sharing it responsibly. People unfortunately will stop taking their meds for all sorts of reasons not in others control.
You mean just keto right.
Well sure the side effects are gone of course but it's a little early to be celebrating. See how you're doing in 6 months.