weak shen question

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Thanks so much again to everyone on the list who so kindly gave me

advise last month. I'd been receiving acupuncture and herbs for

life long depression and anxiety, for about 7 months with no

noticeable improvement when I wrote in. You gave me so much helpful

information that I was able to at least understand a bit more of

what the doctor was trying to do.

 

I spoke with another doctor who reviewed the herbs and stated they

were not strong enough. This was devastating as I'd been taking

them religiously three times a day for months and not feeling any

better. Maybe all I needed was a stronger powder and I got one last

night, so I'll see what it does. I also had acupuncture, and

asked

for a list of the herbs included in the new powder, if that would

help anyone to know. The doctor mentioned " weak shen " as a

diagnosis, and I'd also been told " kidney/spleen qi

deficiency with

phlegm " in the past.

 

My question today is to see if anyone knows a good source of

internet info on shen and shen disturbances. I know they can run

the gamut to psychosis and scary people walking around shouting at

buildings, but this " weak " shen which seems more specific to

hopelessness and depression. I'd love to learn more about those

kinds of diagnosis if anyone has any info to share on the list, or a

resource I could check out myself.

 

Thank you again. I continue to marvel at the very thoughtful

responses given to total strangers, and am so appreciative of the

kindness and information shown and shared here.

 

Linda