I realize that I don't write enough about alternative therapies. That's because, as I mentioned in "My Holistic Approach to Depression" post I am overcoming some resentment issues with those Tom Cruise-ish persons in my life that preached alternative medicine to REPLACE traditional medicine. While that works well for some people, and I'm by no means against it if it works for you, it didn't work for me. HOWEVER, I do use several alternative therapies in my recovery program, in addition to my meds. I discuss some of them today.
Alternative Medicine Day!
Thursday January 31, 2008
Categories: Mental Health
Filed Under: alternative medicine, antidepressants, Beyond Blue, depression, depression blog, holistic health, medication, medicine, mind-body, Therese Borchard
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How about this as a word of advice...Thou Shalt Leave No Stone Unturned. Over the top? Maybe, but as a good friend once told me "Sometimes you have to be willing to look in the most unlikely places too." Trust me I DO understand depression. If it were'nt for my sense of humour I'd run screaming into traffic! That has been God's most valuable gift to me. Though I must admit somedays I find myself screaming " If you never put more on me than I can take...why don't you prove it!?!?"
Yes, Lynne, I hear you... I too before my surgery ( total abdominal hysterectomy with a large Tumor also) was always thriving on laughter and ppl that I either made laugh or they made me laugh,,, but since that d.... surgery that was not elective by choice.... I fell to pieces becoming a totally different person... a recluse, anti social, and couldnt look past each day... I know YOU know what I am going through and Thank God for ppl like you and the others that shed some light on this subject... Its a feeling of not being alone anymore...My partner of 3 years is quite supportive in any help thats given to me, whether it be advice, a caring comment or simple laugh that I can tell her someone made me laugh about...I was brought up Irish Catholic, although I must confess I am not a practicing Catholic, meaning I dont go to church, My partner and I are looking to go to a Unitarian Church or a UCC church where they welcome all lifestyles. Keep your Humor Lynne,, it helps me.... ALOT!!
Greeneyez (Eileen)
I am hoping that after my Docs. visit tomorrow on my depression that I will have gained a new perspective or outlook on life (at least discussing my options with her) after having been to hell and back not wanting to live as each day passes.
Holistic Rehab
Eileen
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