Guest guest Posted November 24, 2002 Report Share Posted November 24, 2002 For depression, L-Tyrosine and/or DLPA work well taken in the mornings on an empty stomach. Recently I have found that 5-HTP is also good for mood and sleep. jp - Marian and Cricket For depression, some very good helps are agrimony and also Borage Oil. Both can be purchased at the health food store and aren't expensive. The rest of the post and Sheila's advice seemed just right to me also. I would also suggest that your Aunt go out and do as much as possible to keep herself busy. Preferably around other folks, and even to do some 'helps' to others who need some assistance or errands done for them. That always makes you feel better about yourself if you can be of help to another. Even visiting hospitals or such to cheer patients can be good. Hoping your Aunt finds some help from the above. It's good that she makes herself go out and do. Would she countenance the comfort of a dog or cat? Sometimes that makes all the difference. Especially, if she can get out and about. Dogs are very good comforters, especially if you check out their temperments first. My mom's " Silkie " , a smallish mixed breed dog, got her through some very tough times and mom was better for it. Best, Marian (newish to the list, but old to the problem of depression) > > > ______________________ > ______________________ > > Message: 2 > Thu, 21 Nov 2002 21:11:58 -0600 > " Sheila Ealey " <sheilaealey > Re: HELP, an 85 year old Widow of a WWII Veteran. She is asing for > ADVICE! > > Lorenzo, > > Why should she stop reading? Those letters were written to her during a very > difficult time in the world and her life I suppose and they brought her such > comfort then. I probably would suggest to her to read them, all of them, > over and over until she can stop crying and relish in her memories of her > husband and a sweet era gone by. She cannot have him back but at least she > has a special part of him he left behind. I think those letters are better > than pictures or possessions. To conjure up his voice reading those letters > to her and remembering where she was and what she was doing as each was > written may bring comfort once she gets beyond grieving, which is a process > I feel she must go through before she can find acceptance. Please share with > her how fortunate she was to experience true love for so many years. Her > memories and those letters are worth more than jewels. > > Sheila >> " Lorenzo " <lorenzo1 >> >> Here is an Email I received today from my Aunt an 85 year old >>Widow of a WWII Veteran. >> Her Husband " Fred " died about two years ago. >> I replied promptly, but I feel so inadequate to respond helpfully. >> What would you tell her? >> >> Lorenzo >> ---- >> " Dear L-----, >> >> Since you are a health person please tell me what is good for >> depression and crying spells. Getting well is done one step at a time, day by day, building health and well being. list or archives: Gettingwell ........ Gettingwell- post............. Gettingwell digest form...... Gettingwell-digest individual emails Gettingwell-normal no email......... Gettingwell-nomail moderator ....... Gettingwell-owner ...... Gettingwell- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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