Depression
Depression
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SAM-e…for me, it was a miracle…
SAM-e…is it that good? Yes, yes it is! I forgot SAM-e is great for your joints! It helps with transulfuration which is the process that produces healthy connective tissue. It supports critical components of that connective tissue by aiding in the production of L-cysteine, an amino acid and other components which are needed to make cartilage, ligaments, tendons and bone. It’s so important to maintain our joint strength and flexibility as we get older, and this helps immensely. I was so focused before on taking SAM-e to help my depression I completely forgot this benefit. Another benefit is improved liver function. SAM-e aids in the production of glutathione which helps…
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Are Antidepressants Deadly?
Are Antidepressants Deadly? I have to share this with you because it really resonated with me. I’m not the only one who will identify with this I am sure. The question is…are antidepressants deadly? When I was depressed, I never seriously thought about ending my life, but I did sometimes think those who were gone were lucky not to be dealing with the pain of being here and dealing with life. This is raw for me to admit, but because my mission is to share how I healed myself and cured my depression with food, not with drugs, I have to put this out there for you to read and…
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The Deadly Truth Behind Antidepressants
I took these. In fact, I took 3 different versions of them. I can only remember Zoloft and Paxil. The first prescription I took for depression is lost to my memory. I think it’s really important to understand the deadly truth behind antidepressants. I’m linking here to a very informative article by Dr. Micozzi on anti-depressants. I want you to have the opportunity to read it for yourself. What I can contribute to his post is my own personal experience. I began taking some anti-depressant, the name of which I don’t remember…it didn’t work. Three weeks of hoping to feel better with no relief. Next they put me on Zoloft, which…
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Admitting Depression…it’s not that easy to do…
Admitting Depression One of the things I’m learning to do is to open up about my struggle with depression and let go of attempts to hide it or feel embarrassed or ashamed because it. I’ve always been a very private person, so admitting depression has been a learning curve and a challenge; for me, it’s been a test of personal courage. There are 3 reasons I am moving in this direction, and they affect you; so today I want to share them. Did you know that in this country, over 20% of women over the age of 40 are taking some sort of anti-depressant medication? It’s a fact…over 20%! I was…
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ANTIDEPRESSANTS ‘LIKELY INCREASE SUICIDES IN ALL AGES’
ANTIDEPRESSANTS AND SUICIDES… THEY ‘LIKELY INCREASE SUICIDES IN ALL AGES’ Today I want to share with you a really good article found in the National Post. The subject is antidepressants and suicides. The article goes into how deceptive the drug companies have been and continue to be in reporting the suicide rate of people who take these drugs. It said: “The review was carried out by the Nordic Cochrane Centre and analyzed by University College London (UCL), who today endorse the findings in a British Medical Journal editorial. After comparing clinical trial information to actual patient reports, the scientists concluded pharmaceutical companies had regularly misclassified deaths and suicidal actions or…
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Eat to Relieve Depression…changing your diet can work wonders!
Can you eat to relieve depression? If you think you can add a few specific supplements to your diet to handle your depression, think again. Instead, begin to eat to relieve depression! You are what you eat, and that’s true for your mental health as well as the health of the rest of your body. The drugs used to treat depression have had limited success out in the world; the field of psychiatry is finally turning its attention to diet and how what we eat affects depression! Dr. Drew Ramsey, an integrative psychiatrist at Columbia University says, “We’re now facing this huge epidemic of mental health disorders. Depression is the…
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Probiotics and Depression…can taking probiotics help?
Probiotics and Depression…can taking them help? This post contains some important information on probiotics and depression, but first, did you know you actually have two nervous systems? One, the central nervous system consists of your brain and your spinal cord; the other is the intrinsic nervous system which exists in your gastrointestinal tract. While we have always believed our brain to be running the show, it turns out that our gut is actually sending more data to our brain than the other way around. The information is sent via the vagus nerve which runs from the brain stem down into the abdomen. Toxic stomach bacteria, linked to depression can…
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Can You Get off Antidepressants Safely?
Can You Get off Antidepressants Safely? What do you do if you want to get off anti-depressants? Do you wonder…can you get off antidepressants safely? Because I’m not a doctor, I can’t give you medical advice, but I can share my own experience. I have been on and off antidepressants several times. Getting off them is tricky, and you really have to be careful. Consult with your doctor before you begin the withdrawal process. Whatever you do, don’t stop them quickly. When you try to get off them, some of the side effects you may experience include anxiety, fatigue, nightmares, trouble sleeping, depression and mood swings, loss of coordination, muscle spasms and…
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Fat Intake and Depression…is there a link?
Fat Intake and Depression Is there a connection between fat intake and depression? I often tell people I cured myself of decades of depression and lost 20 pounds by changing how I eat. One woman’s response was, “if I lost 20 pounds, I wouldn’t be depressed either!” I thought that was pretty funny, but had to tell her it went beyond just being psyched I lost unwanted weight. It felt so good to no longer live with depression; to struggle on a daily basis with the debilitating dark mood and sadness. The low fat/fat free craze of years ago has produced a lot of brain issues that we’re dealing with…
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Sadness or Depression
Sadness or Depression Many of us who struggle with depression wonder if we are truly dealing with sadness or depression. There is a difference. With depression, many aspects of our lives can be affected. They included sleep patterns, inability to sleep, changes in eating patterns and habits, disinterest in things that you used to enjoy and so on. Sadness can be a normal part of life, and people who are not depressed are sad from time to time. We are not all happy every day. Sadness can be triggered by a life event or tragedy such as death, divorce, job loss and so on. Depression can also be event driven. …
