For Christine Demey Depression and anxiety

May 18, 2007

Hi Christine-- I'm glad you find some of us REAL as you put it------- I think

you will find that most of us " alternative types " that prefer natural therapies

are not totally against prescribed medication, as most of it will work but many

people prefer to adopt a natural appoach to healing WHERE POSSIBLE. I myself

had depression and anxiety for a couple of years and after trying many

natural remedies and still having minor symptoms I tried prescribed drugs

which gave me other problems i am still dealing with 18 mths later-i switched

back to natural remedies and found I SLOWLY BUT PROGRESSIVELY IMPROVED. I have

taken prescribed meds for many different ailments and at other times taken

natural remedies so not to put too much strain on the body. Every one is an

individual and at no time do we scoff at orthodox medicine-we would just prefer

to give the body a chance to heal naturally-if that doesn't work then we would

no dought revert to prescribed meds.

christine DeMey <cdemey wrote: Hi Janey tee,

I was amazed that someone actually saw the relevance of taking a prescribed

medication... " HURRAY! " I AM REALLY HAPPY TO HEAR THAT HTERE AREPEOPLE OUT

THERE THAT " do realize " THAT THE MEDS. PRESCRIBED DO HELP.... Thank you, but

with the different " natural " remedies...seriously ...and just my opinion

mind you... I don't find it a major issue to take prescribed meds....they

have changed my world and honestly as much as some will say see the FDA does

have you...I can afford to take My meds because I have insurance..

realistically I don't know of anyone who really can especially if you have

to go to possibly 5 different natural items for the same thing the

prescribed ones do and I " CAN " ATTEST THAT THE prescribed ones do work...

anyway my main point was to say thank you for being " real " ...thank you

chris

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Janet Tee

5/17/2007 10:29:32 AM

Re: Depression and anxiety

Hello Dear Depressed Person,

I am so sorry for you, I too suffered from depression during my

adolescent years.

I also experience extreme anxiety when I have to testify, fly, have

dental work, or blood drawn. My doctor prescribes Valium to me to be

taken only during these events. I frequently have to give testimony

in court, and it makes me so nervous that I almost faint. Valium

smooths everything over and I can do what I have to do. One

prescription refill lasts me about 5 years, but it makes all the

difference during these anxious times.

Depression and anxiety are always caused by an imbalance of the brain

chemicals: (listed in order of importance) 1-GABA, 2-Serotonin,

3-dopamine, (and of lesser importance to depression) Acetylcholine,

Ephinephrin, and Adrenaline along with several others not mentioned

herein.

These imbalances can be chronic, and of long standing, or can be

brought on in an instant, such as the fight or flight response, a

mother protecting her offspring, orgasm/ejaculation, birth, etc.

Brain chemical levels are in constant flux, never static, however, the

depressed person usually has a lower than " normal " level of GABA, and

or Serotonin.

If I were chronically depressed and anxious, I would supplement my

brain with 100-500mg of GABA several times a day, and 500-2000mg of

Tryptophan, or 5Htp a couple of hours before bedtime. Along with a

healthy diet, a good multi vit/min/amino supplement should provide the

co-factors needed for neurotransmitter and hormonal conversions. If

this does not alleviate your depression, post again, there are other

paths to explore.

good luck and good health to you, Janet Tee

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, " cathtoday " wrote:

>

> Hi ~

> I'm wondering if anyone might have advice on alternative methods for

> depression and anxiety. I have suffered on and off for some time now,

> and do not like prescrition medication. Any suggestions would be

> greatly appreciated. This is a horrible way to live.

>

> Thanks!

>

May 21, 2007

Hi Cheryl, I agree wholheartedly...in fact I did try natural for some time.

..the funny thing is I do natural now to " enhance " my meds and it does help a

lot...but the proscribed meds. Are much more affordable for me....thank you

so much for sharing your veiws and I totally agree and understand...have a

great week. chris

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cheryl bullock

5/21/2007 7:07:26 AM

For Christine Demey Re: Depression and anxiety

Hi Christine-- I'm glad you find some of us REAL as you put it------- I

think you will find that most of us " alternative types " that prefer natural

therapies are not totally against prescribed medication, as most of it will

work but many people prefer to adopt a natural appoach to healing WHERE

POSSIBLE. I myself had depression and anxiety for a couple of years and

after trying many natural remedies and still having minor symptoms I tried

prescribed drugs which gave me other problems i am still dealing with 18

mths later-i switched back to natural remedies and found I SLOWLY BUT

PROGRESSIVELY IMPROVED. I have taken prescribed meds for many different

ailments and at other times taken natural remedies so not to put too much

strain on the body. Every one is an individual and at no time do we scoff at

orthodox medicine-we would just prefer to give the body a chance to heal

naturally-if that doesn't work then we would no dought revert to prescribed

meds.