other thought on depression - Dawn

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There is a book that covers alot of the various drugs and how they deplet

certain nutrients, and start the " domino effect " . It is called the Drug-Induced

Nutrient Depletion Handbook (2nd edition) by R. Pelton, PhD, I. Lavelle, R. Ph.,

E. Hawkins, R. Ph., and D. Krinsky, R. Ph..

 

In Health,

Steve

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[Guest guest]

" Rage, depression, and suicidal feelings are best regarded as spiritual

problems. These days, that's not given enough attention. And of course

there are a few folks out there who can infiltrate a church and get half the

congregation well on the way to a nervous breakdown. (this was very well

said hehe) It is very important,

especially in a situation like this, to carefully consider any spiritual

data you're given, see if it squares with what you know to be totally right,

and refuse to rely on interpretations from anyone else. "

 

This seems well said

 

Also, if the body is run down enough with all the meds that drain

nutrition anyway (ultram, for example), deficiencies in nutrients even with

being on a multi vitamin may not be enough to get the body to feel better

hence the description of 'depression " . Most people don't seem to be

experienced enough with this to determine physical depression (which when

the deficiencies are eliminated eliminates the problem) vs. the depression

you talk about (above). Though I had a doctor tell me that moms with young

children typically have this more than anyone really seems to recognize. He

recommended a two hour bath or some equivalent thing once a week where my

babies were being babysat by someone other than myself...I still remember

feeling aghast at the thought of how to make that work...hehe...I did end up

meditating (I am a Christian) so I would play Christian music and relax. (I

usually have been quite refreshed doing this.)

 

On the spiritual side of things, when my schedule gets overbooked

and things start unraveling as a result, I can stop the intense feelings

with of course setting better boundaries, etc, with the scheduling.

Concurrently, I also keep things in balance with extra Niacinamide (B

vitamin family) and a good st. john's wort (but has to be a good quality

herb). The vitamin/herbs help them settle down quite a bit..

Its just plain tiring having kids the ages you mention (My boys are

almost age 13 and almost age 10). Let me tell you; these ages are a whole

lot easier than 3 and 5. Even ages 5 and 7 are easier than 3 and 5...so it

gets easier to care for the little ones. Figuring out any boundaries that

need to be getting set (that may not be getting set) could be helpful in

addition to nutrition. I found I just overworked when my kids were young.

Now, of course, my kids clean house about as well as me and are real

contributing members of our " team " .

And getting enough water is really important.

Take care of yourself sweetie...

Linda Lane