Depression

[tea lady]

Every cloud has a silver lining.

Sometimes only seen in retrospect, when you see the meaning in the suffering.

Not sure I quite agree with meaning in suffering, but that might be a whole 'nother discussion.

Back on topic? As it happens im a full time carer for someone who has amongst other things depression. Four weeks after I started BP coffee I started this person on a morning cup and the difference after 2 days was immediately noticeable. Actually it was incredible.

Obviously it didn’t cure, but the main noticeable effect was to all but eliminate morning brain fog, and also injected some life, activity and enthusiasm into the first half of the day for someone who was constantly sleeping/dosing in an armchair whilst eating breakfast (then spilling it) reading the papers or watching TV, to now alert, never dozing, and wanting to be a little more active. It has basically changed how most days are lived (for both of us)

The difference is profound. Is it coincidence? Who knows, but this doesn’t appear to be an isolated case. When reading various other food/nutrition based forums it often comes up some sufferers of various forms of depression benefit greatly from being in a mild form of ketosis. Obviously 1 cup of BP coffee a day wont achieve that, but a continual daily dose of MCT in my case (the person im caring for) is having a similar but milder effect.

Some anti depressants have "adrenaline re-uptake inhibitors" which your coffee might be replicating. I would still be weary of them as the dose is a bit of a guess. At least a doc would be keeping an eye on things. Some people don't react well to the extra adrenaline. I doesn't work for me. I get really angry. And end up yelling at people. for nothing.

And perhaps could be feuling those stupid drunk violence things going on at the moment. Not the alcohol but the red bulls.

[Lignum]

Some anti depressants have "adrenaline re-uptake inhibitors" which your coffee might be replicating. I would still be weary of them as the dose is a bit of a guess. At least a doc would be keeping an eye on things. Some people don't react well to the extra adrenaline. I doesn't work for me. I get really angry. And end up yelling at people. for nothing.

And perhaps could be feuling those stupid drunk violence things going on at the moment. Not the alcohol but the red bulls.

You are correct, and for those who react to coffee, Green tea appears the ideal replacement.

[FenceFurniture]

Green tea appears the ideal replacement.

What about a Green Tea Lady?

[rsser]

Lignum, I'm glad to hear that the person you're caring for got benefit out of your brew. OTOH if s/he is on prescribed meds that have such a sedative effect then perhaps a med review by the GP or psych is warranted.

[Lignum]

Lignum, I'm glad to hear that the person you're caring for got benefit out of your brew. OTOH if s/he is on prescribed meds that have such a sedative effect then perhaps a med review by the GP or psych is warranted.

GP is perfectly fine with it, in fact was more than happy with the MCT first thing in the morning and has in the past recommended it in morning breakfast smoothies for others.