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Sylvia
Junior Member
Joined: 07 Oct 2003
Posts: 32
Location: Kelowna, B.C. Canada
Thu Oct 09, 2003 10:00 pm
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Hi, Sam,
I'm responding to this because you sound so much like one of my sons in B.C. He is 25 and constantly on the same topic! But he won't even consider the fact, which seems obvious to the rest of us, that he is depressed and needs to do something medical about it. He may be much smarter than we think!!
I, too, have had depression as a constant theme running through my life, starting in my teens (or was it younger?), and I am now well up into my 50's. Finally a few years ago, after becoming manic while on an anti-depressant, I was diagnosed as being bipolar. And put on a whole handful of meds. Not nice, but very nice NOT to have that voice in my head telling me to drop dead. Today I am drug-free, don't even take the sleeping pills I took for Fibromyalgia.
Since I first became a certified hypnotherapist a year and a half ago, I have been my own best client. The relaxation skills that my mind and body have learned just from doing self-hypnosis have had a very big impact on me, as well, I listened to tapes that helped me to visualise my mind and brain and, in fact, whole body, healing. Gave me emotional release and help, also. I worked at it (ie. listened to tapes and sought out new ones) for well over a year. I was determined it would work and it did better than I could have imagined.
My son listens to a tape now called The Wall where you visualise a wall made of all the things that are holding you back and then you overcome the wall to achieve your goals. He is very pleased with the results. He leaves in a week for a year of teaching in China "to make things happen in his life".
Mind over matter through hypnosis + learning some new skills = a change.
You're doing a wonderful job, Sam, of not giving up and you will be successful in overcoming these problems. Keep at the good work.
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Puddles
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Joined: 18 Sep 2006
Posts: 2
Mon Sep 25, 2006 9:39 am
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Hi Sam, just thought I would let you know that I am thinking of You mate.
I have had depression on and off for 4 years now and I know how bad it is so I really do understand your predicament. I am now 39 so yes developed it fairly late in life. No where near what you have had to cope with.
I first was suicidal and had to be hospitalised but hated the fact that I was in a ward with all sorts of mentally ill. I soon was released(2days) but struggled big time. Went on anti depressants for 2.5 yrs which certainly helped. I was still going in and out of depression also getting quite high or elevated when not feeling down. Was on a epilum for a short while to stabilise my moods.
Didn't feel like any of this was working so I stopped taking meds. started on St. Johns wort 30mg 3 times a day with meals. Started riding my pushy and running a little bit. Walking was also helping. Started eating better like veges but also treating myself to the odd Take away. It has been a long road. Been on St johns wort for 14 mths.
While still having experienced downers during that time, they are not to severe and not frequent. Dont get elevated either. I still am not out of the woods.
When I am feeling down I still exercise although it can be quite difficult. I just go through the motions and do it. I still struggle to get out of bed but I just do it even if its just sitting on the couch.
I think doing the little 1 % things although dont seem much, actually help.
I dont recommend you stop taking meds if you find that they help, but maybe try some exercises and live for the day. Try not to think too far ahead otherwise life can get very overwhelming.
Things will fall into place. It may not be intstant but it will be certain.
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