Supplements for Mental Health?

I’m sorry you had a bad response to the prozac. The same thing happened to me a while back and I had to stop (although I think it was mostly because they started me at too high of a dose). I always take a multivitamin and try to eat healthy, but I’ve found that for me the biggest stress reliever/calmer of my OCD is getting enough exercise. If I don’t work out regularly I start to feel terrible physically/mentally

Different drugs really do affect people differently. Lexapro made me super sick when I tried it years ago. As far as supplements, I know of a few but I’m not sure how well they work. Lion’s Mane is supposed to be really good for brain function and I think that includes mood. A few years ago, my psychiatrist had me try L-theanine, which is supposed to help with anxiety levels and is also in those Recess flavored seltzer drinks that are fun (idk if they have them in stores where you live but they’re nice because they’re a non-alcoholic beverage that make you feel kind of relaxed). If you struggle with picking or body focused repetitive behaviors, I had a psychiatrist recommend N-Acetylcysteine. I had a friend who was into herbalism for a while and recommended skullcap. I’ve also heard of people taking ashwaganda. I’ve read about St. John’s Wort for depression but have never tried it. For the ones I have tried, I gotta admit I haven’t really stuck with them long enough to feel a difference! I do think I find Lion’s Mane makes me feel a bit sharper, which helps my mental health overall. With any of these, definitely ask your psychiatrist. Even though they aren’t pharmaceutical drugs, they might have interactions and side effects you should check before you start. Hope this helps!

I take True Calm made by NOW. It’s a neurotransmitter support supplement. Google it. It really helps take the edge of panic. Good luck.

What was your symptoms if you don’t mind me asking? I recently had a terrible experience with Luvox but I think it’s cuz I was started on too high of a dosage.