Natural solutions for bipolar disorder?

[Guest guest]

Hi all you lovely folks....

I'm Sandy, a massage therapist in Wisconsin. Recently, after a very severe

bout of depression, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder (aka manic

depressive illness). I've read extensively about treatment options (such as

they are), and they aren't options for me at all. 25 years ago, I was given

lithium, the treatment of choice for this disorder, and it felt like it

stole my soul from me, so I stopped taking it after a year. As a

bodyworker, I feel that it's important for me to continue to be able to

recieve guidance in my work, and fear that I will find that intuitive side

of myself medicated out of me (the medical community brings out the big guns

for this particular disorder, and I've been under much pressure from them to

take mood stabilizers). So....I thought this might be a place to ask for

suggestions.....for I feel this is very much a body/mind/spirit issue.

 

I've begun making dietary changes, and have started taking omega-3 fatty

acids (fish oil....blech!) Rescue Remedy seems to help with sleep. Stress

remains a factor for me, but the more I am able to be fully in the present,

the better I do there (not always easy!).

 

Any other suggestions? Any of you out there with this disorder that have

had success with something out of the ordinary? Any help would be most

welcome....

 

Smiles and blessings....

Sandy

[Guest guest]

Hello Sandy,

 

I too had been diagnoised as Bi-Polar manic depressed but have found a

totally natural way to get rid of the depression.

 

I have been using 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide now since 1994 and am

symptom free. My mom, dad and brothers can't believe the change. My kids now

enjoy a mom that doesn't have the extreme ups and downs, espeically during

holidays. Yes, I too was on Lithum. 425 ml 3 times a day....even the

pharmathis

said I was two different people....Hahahahah what he didn't know was he was SO

RIGHT ON.

 

You can read my firsthand experience with using H202 and how wonderful it is

to flood your body with oxygen. Also there is a book on there by Ed McCabe

and it's such a wonderful book. It even gives doctors that do the H202 IV's or

the Ozone infusions in your area.

 

I know it was the thing that changed my life around. And I now am so

positive and can deal so much better with life and life's changes.....

 

As I have always believed, SEEK AND YE SHALL FIND, ASK AND IT SHALL BE

GIVEN....

 

Have a wonderful week-end now.

 

Lovingly,

 

Gale ^i^

 

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[Guest guest]

Hi, Im Mary Anne in Tennessee. I dont have bi polar myself but close. Ive

been reading up on it, aI take a product from Garden of Life by Jordan Rubin

.. Its called Perfect Food, he has other products all great, expensive but

well worth the price. Also magnets are supposed to help. Use only those made

for such use . Check out magnetic therapy on internet. I like an arizona

company. Anothe thing is...let go and let God. take it easy releazse the

guilt

drone and try the unknown.

 

 

best,

 

Mary Anne

[Guest guest]

Sandy wrote:

> << I've begun making dietary changes, and have started taking omega-3 fatty

> acids (fish oil....blech!) Rescue Remedy seems to help with sleep. Stress

> remains a factor for me, but the more I am able to be fully in the present,

> the better I do there (not always easy!). >>

 

Sandy, I think you've got a good start. I hope the fish oil is in capsule

form rather than something a person takes with a teaspoon. <G> The capsules

would

sure help the " blech " factor.

 

Have you tried the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) yet? The idea behind

that approach is to re-align the body's circuitry. EFT LOOKS weird, but I figure

RESULTS are what's important -- not how it looks. <A

HREF= " http://www.emofree.com/ " >EFT - Gary Craig</A>

 

A couple of decades ago I remember hearing advice from Dr. Forrest Shaklee,

Senior. I can paraphrase it; he said our bodies have INCREDIBLE healing

abilities _when given a chance_. Given a chance means giving our bodies the raw

materials they need to do their job. I think of it sort of like this ...

 

What if your car needed fixing. Jeff and Bob are two different mechanics who

each have the KNOWLEDGE to fix your car. Jeff has 9 tools in his repair shop.

Bob has 99 tools in his repair shop. Everything else being equal, who would be

more likely to be able to fix your car?

 

When it comes to our bodies, the corollary is making sure we " cover the

bases " with a basic foundation of nutritional supplements. That would include a

multivitamin, a calcium product, and a basic antioxidant product. My preference

in this area is Melaleuca supplements; one reason why is because they feature

fructose compounding which assures that the body ASSIMILATES what goes into the

mouth. I help people set up their own factory direct Melaleuca accounts.

 

Above I talked about desired stuff going into our bodies. It's also important

to keep UNdesired stuff from going into our bodies. There are lots and lots

of toxins in common everyday household products that are sold in retail stores.

 

<A HREF= " http://rputman.toxicfreehomes.com " >toxins you didn't realize are in

your home</A>

Such toxins can have all kinds of undesirable effects on bodies, especially

our neurological system. Fortunately, there are alternatives -- nontoxic

household consumable products. Once again, I find Melaleuca a convenient,

affordable

answer for my family.

 

Rich Putman in Minnesota

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Sandy,

 

I'm admittedly biased to the technique I practice, but have you

considered CranioSacral Therapy? In the case of Bipolar disease, it

chould be considered as an adjuct therapy, possibly decreasing your

need for medication. You can find a local therapist at

www.iahp.com. Two things to consider when searching. First, the

search engine is not the best. If you search on your town, you will

not find a therapist in the next town. Use the first three digits

of your ZIP code. Also, each therapist has thier training listed.

Look for one who is techniques certified, a diplomate or a teaching

assistant. While not a guarentee of quality, it is a good general

indicator. More advanced therapists also have more 'tools' in thier

toolbox.

 

For more information, pick up a copy of John Upledger's " Your Inner

Physician and You. " and/or " SomatoEmotional Release and Beyond. "

 

Good luck in your quest.

 

Jeff / NJ

 

, " S.J. Horner " <sjhorner@w...> wrote:

> Hi all you lovely folks....

> I'm Sandy, a massage therapist in Wisconsin. Recently, after a

very severe

> bout of depression, I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder (aka

manic

> depressive illness). I've read extensively about treatment

options (such as

> they are), and they aren't options for me at all. 25 years ago, I

was given

> lithium, the treatment of choice for this disorder, and it felt

like it

> stole my soul from me, so I stopped taking it after a year. As a

> bodyworker, I feel that it's important for me to continue to be

able to

> recieve guidance in my work, and fear that I will find that

intuitive side

> of myself medicated out of me (the medical community brings out

the big guns

> for this particular disorder, and I've been under much pressure

from them to

> take mood stabilizers). So....I thought this might be a place to

ask for

> suggestions.....for I feel this is very much a body/mind/spirit

issue.

>

> I've begun making dietary changes, and have started taking omega-3

fatty

> acids (fish oil....blech!) Rescue Remedy seems to help with

sleep. Stress

> remains a factor for me, but the more I am able to be fully in the

present,

> the better I do there (not always easy!).

>

> Any other suggestions? Any of you out there with this disorder

that have

> had success with something out of the ordinary? Any help would be

most

> welcome....

>

> Smiles and blessings....

> Sandy

[Guest guest]

Hi Sandy. I'm Andrea (Chiropractor) in New Mexico. Have you

considered therapy? Specifically Cognitive/Behavioral/Emotional

therapy? It has essentially the same outcome as meds do, except it

takes longer and you know why. Personally I was on effexor for

depression and social anxiety for about a year (got off because my

only side effect was constant weight gain) but I never noticed any of

the dulling/soul taking effects that you mentioned. I felt great, and

now that I've weaned myself off, the effects have lasted..and,

knowing what I do about Cog/B/Emot therapy I'm able to walk MYSELF

through little personal therapy sessions logically instead of still

needing a therapist to get through my issues. Occasionally I feel the

start of some bout of depression taking me, and I'm able to look at

it, objectify it, stick my tongue out at it, go eat some chocolate

and move on ) I never asked what my Dx was, but I assume it's

approximately the same as yours. Also I sympathize, doing bodywork

had got to be hard on you.. before I broke down and took the

medications I was EXtremely susceptible to other peoples issues. If I

worked on a sick person, say after a funeral or something, I'd be

Very ill for weeks after, or even working on emotionally distraught

people would have the same effect. Now..nada. I know you don't want

to hear about another med, and meds react differently with diff

people..my only point is to find some WAY or Time when you DO feel

good and start immediately on therapy THEN while you're level headed

enough to absorb it. xoAndrea

[Guest guest]

Sandy.. I forgot the most important.. EVERY bodyworker deserves to

have body work done. Find a chiro who does low force deep work, NET,

Network, something like that, or a rolfer. Someone to love on you

while YOU relax. And take a good HARD look at your diet and

environment. Those things alone will do wonders for you. xoAndrea

[Guest guest]

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HI Sandy,

 

I have had a problem with anxiety attacks, depression, and

there is manic-depression as well as borderline personality disorder

in my family. I discovered two books, called Biobalance, and

Biobalance2.......can't remember the author, but he discovered during

30 years of research that he could considerably reduce if not

eliminate bi-polar symptoms by certain dietary changes. The diet is

easy, I started it 2 months ago, and not only have I not had an

anxiety attack since, but I've managed to stave off depression even

tho I'm under heavy stress right now, and I " ve lost 10 pounds without

even trying. I'm also sleeping thru the night again, which hasn't

happend for almost 20 years. It might be worthwhile for you to check

out. Renee

 

 

In , " S.J. Horner " <sjhorner@w...> wrote: