TeeCee
Bluelighter
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- Jul 3, 2009
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Hi, 5 months ago I detoxed off bupe, and about 6 weeks ago I stopped taking Mirtazapine after a taper. When I quit the bupe I started taking tyrosine, and a theanine tablet that also contains GABA, magnesium, Holy Basil Leaf and Taurine (when I bought it I didn't realise it contained these other ingredients). Anyhow, I stopped taking the theanine combo tablet about 3 days ago (I was running out of them), and since yesterday I've been all over the place emotionally, crying a lot, anxious, generally depressed.
The thing that sticks out to me is the GABA. I know it's not supposed to cross the Blood Brain Barrier, but neurotransmitters can play a role in other parts of the body. I'm wondering if anyone knows any more about this, or has had a similar experience? Maybe the GABA has been masking the withdrawal from the other meds? Coming off bupe and mirtazapine was generally pretty easy for me. Maybe these supplements have helped? I'm not sure. Maybe I should have considered a taper for this.
The thing that sticks out to me is the GABA. I know it's not supposed to cross the Blood Brain Barrier, but neurotransmitters can play a role in other parts of the body. I'm wondering if anyone knows any more about this, or has had a similar experience? Maybe the GABA has been masking the withdrawal from the other meds? Coming off bupe and mirtazapine was generally pretty easy for me. Maybe these supplements have helped? I'm not sure. Maybe I should have considered a taper for this.
