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Yes, Jim Carrey Comments on Neurotransmitters On Larry King –

Carrey is using neurotransmitter precursors [37 peer reviewed references] to help him with depression, – and what he is saying often makes office sense – we have regularly witnessed burnout from SSRIs. And yes, this observation is coming from yours truly, a traditional psychiatrist and psychopharmacologist, and precursors do sound very edgy, but the science and neurophysiology does make sense.

Heads Up:
We will be talking about neurotransmitter precursors in more detail, but not over your head, at CorePsych Radio this Thursday at 4 PM EDT.

The Larry King – Jim Carrey Video
Take a look at this video, the neurotransmitter comments start about 2.00 min into the discussion if you're in a hurry. Yes, the neurotransmitter comments are completely anecdotal, and are somewhat imprecise, – but it is interesting that this science is now entering the public discussion. See below for more references.


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Cautionary note: His view – that traditional psychiatric interventions are so emphatically insufficient – not my opinion. His suggestion that understanding the neuroscience behind neurotransmitter origins – parallels an active theme at CorePsychBlog.

If traditional psych meds are working, as they often do, no problem. The question for many: what else can we do for chronic conditions where traditional medications, over time, just don't seem to work anymore. – And a bigger what if: what if someone doesn't want to take psych meds in the first place, period? Should we throw up our hands?

Over the years I have been talking about new ways to deal with old problems, and if targeted amino acids can help encourage the sometimes challenged neurotransmitter system we should be considering them. Here's another reference page to prepare for the program discussion on Thursday.

Bottom line, at CorePsych we measure neurotransmitter precursors Neurotransmitter Testing and will talk about the details of urine biomarkers as a means of specifically measuring deficiencies and excesses.

Tune in Thursday
See you at CorePsych Radio …
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4 Comments

  1. Gina Pera says:
    May 26, 2009 at 2:35 PM

    Yes, I’m looking forward to learning more about that Neuroscience testing.

    As for Carrey, to me it’s indicative of how many people really need help and how BADLY disappointed they are in what traditional psychiatry has offered them — namely, too much careless and non-methodical prescribing and disregard for the rest of the physical body. People know that you can’t “treat one neurotransmitter.” You have to look at more than that. They know that nutrition and vitamins/minerals, etc. are important, but they don’t know how it all ties together — and how to find what works for their individual neurochemistry. There are no cookie-cutter answers!

    And your blog offers a wealth of information on integrating “mental” and “physical” health treatments.

    Thank you!

    • Dr Charles Parker says:
      May 28, 2009 at 8:12 PM

      Gina,
      You, as usual, caught the drift immediately. – It’s interesting to see this example of significant medication concerns within the public, even the public that can afford the best care. – And then Carrey taking it to that next level of ‘something more is avialable’ – then ‘this something more works for me…’

      The handouts at the CorePsych Radio page are quite interesting comments for readers to see the specificity of what neurotransmitters are affected by meds – and those that are significantly ignored. More coming –
      Thanks, G

  2. Dr Charles Parker says:
    May 26, 2009 at 6:07 AM

    Yeah Gina,
    My thought exactly, certainly enthusiastic without strong facts… but it is interesting to find that the public is responding – and discussing the intervention process. Jim will likely will have a book and product line…
    Hope they insist on measurement and using science rather than cookie cut ‘amino acids for everyone.’
    Will keep you posted, we have had some encouraging outcomes and regularly are tuned in to the Neuroscience folks who are reporting a variety of interesting possibilities.
    Chuck

  3. Gina Pera says:
    May 25, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    I’m no brain scientist, but I noticed he made several factual errors. 🙂
    I’ll still be relying on your solid advice over Jim Carrey’s, Dr. P.

    (Sounds to me like he’s getting ready to launch a informercial selling amino acids.)

    Gina