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Any herbal remedies for sociopath

Posted By Marss1 (Bristol, Uk) on 08/02/2011

I was wondering if there are any recommendations for herbal remedies fro Sociopath that may relieve symptoms while having psychotherapy treatment. I am pulling my hair over my son. I have read on the net there are no cures, but there are herbal remedies that may help to suppress his Sociopath tendancies, any help would be wonderful.

Replied by Courtney ( Granite Bay, Ca) on 08/02/2011

There really isn't any treatment for sociopathic behavior other than therapy, as sociopathy is a personality disorder, not a mental illness. There isn't a medication (natural or pharmaceutical) that can give someone a conscience, or make someone feel remorse. Therapy is typically the course of treatment.

Replied by Sue Ellen (Los Angeles, Ca) on 08/02/2011

You have my deepest sympathies. Sociopathy is a terrible disease for a mother to have to cope with. While there is no cure yet for sociopathy, there may be some things you can do to make his and your life a little better.

First try not to blame yourself. Sociopaths have different brain function from "normal" people. A sociopath's amygdale (the region for emotion in the brain) is shrunken and doesn't communicate with the orbitalfrontal cortex ( the region fro logic, reason and daily function.

For you, taking l-theanine twice a day will ease anxiety without any side effects and I would strongly urge you to join a support group for those with troubled children

Though sociopaths lack empathy, they can be taught to behave towards others kindly. Sociopaths are strongly motivated by greed and an overriding need to win. Help them see that treating others well will get them what they want and encourage them to go into fields where their tendencies can be of great benefit to society like science and engineering. I personally have have a few brilliant scientists who I believe have this disorder.

Currently the only known substance to positively effect the amygdale is oxytocin. This hormone when present helps people create emotional attachments to others. This hormone is also responsible for labor and lactation so must be used with caution. A common side effect in males is enlarged breast tissue or what we used to call in high school "stoner boobs"

Oxytocin is not digestible so must be used sublingually or nasally.

The following is a list of herbs that encourage oxytocin production each has side effects so use with caution.

In order of oxytocic strength:

Blue Cohosh

Cannabis

Cotton seed/root

Angelica

Start with small doses.

Replied by Debbie (Melbourne, Australia ) on 08/02/2011

Marrs1... Never listen to anyone who says nothing can help your son.

Here is an article from Dr. Hoffer.

The United States Patent Office delayed issuing a patent on the Wright brothers' airplane for five years because it broke accepted scientific principles. This is actually true. And so is this: Vitamin B-3, niacin, is scientifically proven to be effective against psychosis, and yet the medical profession has delayed endorsing it. Not for five years, but for fifty.

http://www.doctoryourself.com/review_hoffer_B3.html

http://www.doctoryourself.com/hoffer_anecdote.html

http://www.doctoryourself.com/hoffer_niacin.html

Google Dr. Hoffer.. Or. Orthomolecular medicine for more information.

Replied by Maria (Gippsland, Australia) on 08/02/2011

I agree with Sue that you can teach your son to act kindly, I am assuming your son is still a child. Consequences to actions and use rewards to good actions. Sue is so right in that you also need to look after yourself as this is stressfull and can be exhausting.

You could look into metal toxicity by having a hair analysis done. There is a theory that metal toxicity can be part of the cause. Then do a detox if neccessary. Here is a link but unfortunately not a quick read and not easy going. http://www.flcv.com/violence.html

Personally I also believe B-3 may be of benefit taken alongside a complete B supplement.

If it is at all possible try to have a healthy diet as things such as pesticides and lack of nutrients can affect our brain function.

Brahmi (also know as Bacopa or Indian Pennywort) is a good herb for brain health.

All the best with your journey, it only takes one step at a time to get somewhere.

Replied by Debbie (Melbourne, Australia ) on 08/03/2011

Here is a wonderful youtube video taken of Dr. Hoffer who successfully treated many thousands of patients with vitamins and minerals and cured them.

There are many youtube videos that are by Dr. Hoffer. Well worthwhile spending a few hours and listening to them.

Maria, I agree it is important to try to teach children to act kindly, but with a developmentally delayed chlid myself, it is hard to teach a child who is lacking reasoning ability right from wrong. I have had amazing results with nutrition that I could never achieve with just reasoning with him. It's like the brain just clicks into place. Mind you I have a way to go still.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9cg4454mYA&feature=related

Replied by Carrie (Los Angeles, Ca, California) on 11/18/2012

I would consider melatonin. The theory is that the Pineal isn't producing enough.

Teaching doesn't help with anti-social; such children are characterized by no fear of consequences. Punishment doesn't work and they don't much care about reards, either.

However, he is no doubt a perfectly bright boy. I would consider educating him about his differentness. It is not that he is bad or evil, it's that he is not guided by consequences, which he can't foresee or "feel. " But surely he is logicial, and can be taught how to cope in society. This is an interesting topic...

Replied by Sunny (Ca) on 01/31/2014

I agree with Debbie from Melbourne, Australia. Do not give up! Try and try and search and search!

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