Your phylosophy is very much that of what we apply at our clinic, Vicki Marie. The patient is treated on their terms and we walk side by side on their indiviual pathwat to optimal health. VEEERY Good point(s). Many thanks.

To Samuri... I am deeply sorry for your loss and pray that you will experience His peace, which can only be achieved through our ultimate source the "Prince of Peace."  You will be in my/our prayers as we uplift you and pray for genuine restoration on your behalf. May you fondly recall precious memories of your brother as you find true closure by leaning on God to full measure, for He shall NOT leave you comfortless.

Love and Blessings to you both

Dr. Trudy

There is a new highly effective therapy in Great Britain called "Human Givens" that appears to be highly effective, quick, and doesn't use drugs.  I have found it to be very, very helpful -- I think they have actually figured out how depression works and have effective, practical ways to address it.  Simply put, excessive worry or stress results in excessive dreaming (its long been known that REM, or dream, sleep is different in depressed people) which is very exhausting to the brain.  A high priority is put on helping the preson relax, stop black-and-white thinking, and understand how depression works.  In addition, resolving underlying emotional trauma can be important (they use a guided imagery technique, but EFT can be used as well).  The ultimate cause of depression has to do with not getting basic human emotional needs met, such as needs for intimacy, security, stretching ourselves, being part of something bigger than ourselves.  There is an excellent CD and book that can be ordered from www.humangivens.com, and more information on their approach toward depression at www.humangivens.org.  I have used this approach successfully for myself as well as with clients.  

There is a new highly effective therapy in Great Britain called "Human Givens" that appears to be highly effective, quick, and doesn't use drugs.  I have found it to be very, very helpful -- I think they have actually figured out how depression works and have effective, practical ways to address it.  Simply put, excessive worry or stress results in excessive dreaming (its long been known that REM, or dream, sleep is different in depressed people) which is very exhausting to the brain.  A high priority is put on helping the preson relax, stop black-and-white thinking, and understand how depression works.  In addition, resolving underlying emotional trauma can be important (they use a guided imagery technique, but EFT can be used as well).  The ultimate cause of depression has to do with not getting basic human emotional needs met, such as needs for intimacy, security, stretching ourselves, being part of something bigger than ourselves.  There is an excellent CD and book that can be ordered from www.humangivens.com, and more information on their approach toward depression at www.humangivens.org.  I have used this approach successfully for myself as well as with clients.  

Nice to see the support and edifying in an uplifting and caring manner. That appears to be why this forum is a cut above the rest. It ranks at the top with sincerity, genuine support, caring, warmth, edified comments, knowledge, research, humility discernment, kindness.....! I could go on for another hour.

Thanks so much to Dr. Mercola and to so many of you. What a pleasure to meet so many dear and caring people.  

Blessings to all of you...you know who you are.

Dr. Trudy

Did you ever see a chiropractor during your young adult life? Sometimes that as well can help 'equal' everything out, you know in addition to fresh veggies and fruits. If not that, at least help with the headaches since that is real proactive/preventative cure.

I should do something to help my mood as well. I think I may have candida since I am often grouchy/short with people for no reason and sometimes extremely tired when i shouldn't be. I need to learn how to control my temper and get over things better we well.

I know most of this is stuff I need to talk with someone about but do you think by increasing omega 3s it would help? I seriously need to cut back/out on processed foods (mostly just chips, candies, high sugar things, alcohol, boxed dinners, etc) and the fast food, which isn't all that bad.

I don't think a parent should ever stop telling their children those three simple words, "I love you". My mother is not like this by any means but my girl friends mom and her hardly ever say it (in fact in over two years since I've known her, I don't recall the two of them ever saying it to each other). My girl friend is someone who also cuts and has been called emotionally detached. I've never held the cutting against her but I think there is things in her life she could change to end the cutting. Is anyone familiar with these cutters?

Has anyone tried the candida diet and had a good success with it?

Thanks for listening.

LibertianHippie,

I agree with you that parents need to tell their kids they love them.   This is very important.  My parents never told me they loved me or hugged me.  As an adult in my 20's it was very hard for me to hug somebody back when they hugged me.  It was natural for them and it was difficult for me.  I am now in my early 40's and I have 2 kids.  I tell them every single day that I love them and I hug them all the time.  

I read an interesting article some time ago that what may help kids when they think about sucide is that it is those that are left behind that will suffer the most when you commit suicide.  

David....

Your recommended link www.ted.com/.../93   is excellent.  I thank you. I love it.