Posted by back4abit on September 21, 2007, at 9:27:48
In reply to Treatment Resistant Thoughts, posted by bleauberry on September 17, 2007, at 18:24:25
I see the frustration,and i also see many valid points as i believe well later in years look back at how we used scieance to dispense mind altering drugs,*none* this is horrid.
Tests however do reside on the doc,i have doc now who is into testing big time,if u agree he sets up any test you both agree to from hormorne,to thyroid,to adrenal exhaustion,to endocrine testing which is where i believe the actual chemicals are tested,or he assures me this is one of the tests he plans.
So im slowly setting these tests up,however ive seen the horror in the latter,ive seen tons of people able to sell a book using a title of example.."depression free naturaly" i look now and feel they use the titles to draw in the many people who feel a stigma taking drugs,who are so embarrsed by there drug they will do or believe almost anything to not have to use them,to simply be able to say IM NOT ON A DRUG,as they were breed,rightfully so to simply never use drugs.
The problem is without proper testing,attempting a natural healing is just as dangerous,expensive,prob more so there,and long term as finding a med.
There are many tests studies documented show tons of natural imbalances of a depressed vs non depressed patients,including,
Imbances of excito to inhibitory amino acids
A screwed up b vitamin count
various mineral differances etcThe problem again is the strong thought to these findings and the feeding ground for these books is that these results can simply show END RESULTS in depressed people,as its not rare to believe a person depressed would have certain diet habbits,certain cardio lifestyles,bodys sculpted from negative thinking and stress than the latter,and on and on.
So although i wouldent recomend a person use one of these horridly expensive books that recomend a downpour of various aminos,minerals etc being supplemented,and mostly DISCREDTING DRUGS PERIOD,chances are the last one,if in a health book,is a good reference to know what ur reading.
A fair book should value
Convetional on labled meds,unconventional off labl use of certain meds,should speak of diet importance and the benifits of balancing natural nutrients,and also not discredit herbs either.
Until we find a answer,we need all options on the table,one good book i know of is SMART DRUGS & NUTRIENTS,ITS A 2 set combo which speaks of ALL of the above.Sorry for the long post,but its not a easy answer as its a good statement.
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