I have tried everything to fix my depression which I have had for years and I'm taking meds for infections and then for other things later. I don't like taking too many meds at one time. I feel like crap. So I went to the store and bought about 50 pounds of fresh fruits and veggies. If I don't want to die soon I feel that this "Living and Raw Foods" is the way to go. I know doctors like to push drugs and if they could fix you natural they wouldn't because there is a lot of money in drugs, just ask the drug pushers and addicts. Anyway I know I will back slide but when I do I hope and pray I have enough brain power to come back. Wish me luck.
Richard

Hang in there, Richard. There is nothing like a healthy diet of natural raw fruits and vegetables to help us on the road to recovery. Hope you feel much better soon. Make sure you take your meds as prescribed by your doctor.

I wish you good luck and good health, Richard. These Forums are a great support network, so please visit whenever you feel helpless or hopeless; we will be here for ya.

You may experience further anxiety as your emotions and toxins work themselves out for the first few weeks, but after that, I feel happiness and a desire to be outside follows!

I DO wish you luck and wellness. I think you are doing the right thing. Be kind and accepting of yourself - as much as you can.....and KNOW that there are better ways out there to be had.

-David Z. Mason

WWW.RawFoodFarm.com

what a wonderfull thing that you have come to these conclusions ! you cant even count the amount of people that never have the AHA! moment you are having !

I wish you lots of luck and support you in your journey !

You can do it ! today is a whole new day

welcome to the site ! ask tons of questions if you have them !



...Jodi, the banana eating buddhist

A healthier diet will help because you are doing something
healthy! And consistently doing healthy things is the BIG
difference between happy people and depressed people.

The happiest, most well-adjusted person I know was once
depressed and on meds herself, but she didn't allow her
depression to become her identity. And healthier actions
inevitably leads to having healthier thoughts AND emotions
in all areas of your life!

The biggest problems people have in life is letting their
emotional resistance to healthier living stop them from
getting better and growing. Face your fears and work
through your emotional resitance to change by focusing
on what's good in your life and on what needs to be done
(and then do it) to have the life of your dreams!

You can let depression rule your life or you can take charge
of it by: being aware of your problems, being accepting (without
necessarily liking) of where you are right now, by taking
responsibility for your existence, and by your productive
actions to promote change and emotional growth.

There is no better time than right now to start! And know
that people here on this message board will support your
efforts.

Steve
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[www.rawgosia.com]

do you ask yourself questions like what your unhappy about?

I can vouch for the fact that a raw diet WILL help your moods.

Vinny

Good luck! I have also found that taking ionic minerals and seeing a chiropractor really helped me with anxiety and depression. Just remember, the mental state is often related to the health of your physical body.

heh thats funny redhead i was just telling Kwan/sharrhan yesterday that i had turned my exhusband onto a cranial/sacral specialist to help him deal with himself. He was truly manic ... jekyl for months at a time then hyde for months at a time

for the last couple of years he has been very even-keeled and even thanked me for turning him onto :"robert" he really feels that its been a life saving thing for him!

...Jodi, the banana eating buddhist

Have you seen the web-site called [www.radiantrecovery.com]?

I suffer from deperession some times and I have noticed that it is related to my problems with sugar (addiction). Apparently if you are eating too much sugary food (or refined grains, or alcohol) it affects your natural serotonin levels which is linked to depression.

According to the author of the web site - sugar addiction is a real physiological problem.

I worry that the high levels of sugars from fruit in a typical raw vegan diet would trigger the same problems (with seratonin)

Gary

Brain foods, herbs & supplements:
High doses of Omega-3s
High doses of Magnesium-the form varies for each person
St. John's Wort
Sam-E
Phenylethylamine (such as E3Live BrainOn)
Maca
Cacao
Quality green food powder such as Vitamineral Green
Ginkgo Biloba, Gotu Kola, Ginseng
Phosphotidyl Serine, Acetyl L-Carnitine, Alpha Lipoic Acid
Spinach, Garlic, Kale, blueberries, blackberries, Strawberries, raspberries, prunes, raisins, cranberries
Hemp Seeds, DHA Omega-3, Flaxseeds/Oil, Olive Oil, Walnuts, Brazil nuts, almonds
Avocados, Bananas, Romaine, brewer's yeast, broccoli, brown rice, brussel sprouts, cantaloupe, Collard Greens, legumes, oatmeal, Oranges, peas, potatoes, wheat germ
Choline (B vitamin), Folic acid, Rosemary
Vinpocetine-extract, derived from Periwinkle plant
Huperzine A

Simple Raw Recipes & Health Tips

Hi golden

i guess there is not much else to say that hasn't been said

wishing u a SPLENDID journey!!!

I like what paragon Steve had to say about accepting where you are without necessarily liking it. I think that is key. That is a good beginning. Simply accepting everything... that will paradoxically allow change to take place.

GilmoreGirl .. what are *high* doses of Omega 3's and Magnesium? and what ratio would you suggest to keep things balanced with the other essential vitamins and minerals so you dont throw things out of whack?

...Jodi, the banana eating buddhist

Golden, I suffered from depression and I didn't know it. It is usually a form of anger turned inward. You can work on your beliefs: it's true. To help the depression dissipate, Drink tea made with either St John's Wort or Valerian. Get the dried herbs and seep in hot water, strain, and then drink throughout the day.

Also, try some healing Solfeggio tones like the ones below. I play these tones continuously at work on Realplayer in the background on low and I don't feel drained at the end of the day. Good luck. Therese

Solfeggio Healing Tones:

Allowing & Creating Change-Pattern & Frequency Of 417Hz
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396 HZ - Liberation from Fear
[www.youtube.com]

The DNA Visual Healing Pattern & sound Frequency Of 528 Hz
[www.youtube.com]


The Six Solfeggio Frequencies as one
[www.youtube.com]

life101,

How long do you have to listen to these in a single session before you feel they're benefitting you? Or do you have to do it for weeks before you can tell? Thanks for the links; these are interesting.