Dawn-Simulator
Improves morning fatigue and depression, particularly in winter. Can pair with lightbox for depression. Ideal for shift workers and night owls.
Generic
Lightbox
Very effective and well tolerated for depression regardless of season (also for bipolar, PTSD, bulimia, shift work)
Metformin
First-line for antipsychotic weight gain, works best when started early (also prevents DM, dyslipidemia, prolactinemia)
CBD
[Cannabidiol] This “healthier”strain of cannabis is #1 for cannabis use disorder, but questionable in anxiety and insomnia. Watch for drug interactions.
Magnesium
Improves sleep (with melatonin), bruxism, and essential for liver health in alcohol use disorder.
N-acetylcysteine
[NAC] For low-grade bipolar depression [3], protects kidneys on lithium, trichotillomania [1], cannabis and substance use disorders.
Imipramine
[Tofranil] Ideal tricyclic for anxiety disorders, but sedating and anticholinergic effects.