please be aware that SSRI antidepressants (like prozac, zoloft, wellbutrin, effexor, etc) can exacerbate one's depression and make a person suicidal. They also are thought to cause permanent brain damage. Please read this book and others by this author first. http://www.amazon.com/Toxic-Psychiatry-Electroshock-Biochemical-Theories/dp/0312113668
I took 14 different antidepressants over a 15 year period of severe clinical depression and I battled suicide ideation nearly EVERY day and am here by the grace of God.
I decided after winding up in the hosital due to Nardil, a dangerous rarely used mao inhibitor, to never take them again.
I have never been suicdal since stopping these antidepressants (5 years or so) despite undergoing several serious situations and problems that normally would have added to my depression.
Then it came out that SSRI were causing some teens to kill themselves or become suicidal. Then it came out that it did the same in some adults, Now the drugs have FDA black box warnings on them.
I now think that the drugs were causing me to feel suicidal since I was suicidal the whole time on them and never since quitting and then what I have since read. It is too odd to me that I was feeling this way the entire time when on them and never since stopping and then finding out about these studies confirms to me the drugs that were supposed to help me where actually making me worse and more depressed.
I also now believe these drugs are far more dangerous than I previously thought and wonder if they permantly caused the neuro transmitter receptor sites in my brain to vanish, etc.
I also am angry that I went through all those many years of constant h-ll and nearly killed myself three times due to these drugs and shudder to think of the effect on my family if I had....the urge was nearly overwhelming.
Please instead consider recommendations of the book I mention and natural treatment such as listed by alt healer above.
2007-02-06 20:42:25
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answered by Anonymous
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Hi Candace
You're in the Alternative health section, so here is the best answer period to heal oneself with drugs.
Natural Cures
Aromatherapy: The following essential oils can promote calm and soothe stress: chamomile, clary sage, lavender, sandalwood, and ylang ylang.
For depression: bergamot, geranium, jasmine, melissa, neroli, and rose can be helpful, since they act as natural antidepressants.
Bach Flower Remedies:
Back flower remedies, discovered by British homeopathic physician Edward Bach in the early 20th century, are a safe and often highly effective self-care approach for dealing with a wide variety of mental health disorders. According to Dr. Bach, all illnesses are due, at least in part, to underlying mental and emotional issues that interfere with our connection with Spirit or divine energy. His research showed that energetic frequencies of the various 38 flower remedies he identified are able to resolve and heal mental and emotional imbalances to create overall health. The remedies are very easy to work with and in most cases patients can determine which remedies are most suited for their needs simply by referencing the following chart:
Agrimony—Suffering covered by a cheerful or brave facade. Distressed by argument or confrontation, may seek escape from pain or worry with addictive behavior through the use of food, drugs, cigarettes, or alcohol.
Aspen —Vague fears or anxiety of unknown origin. Apprehension, foreboding.
Beech—Critical, intolerant, or easily finding fault. May overreact with annoyance or irritability to the shortcomings of others.
Centaury—Willing servant, overly anxious to please, weak willed, or easily exploited/dominated by others. May neglect own needs to serve others. Avoids confrontation, difficulty saying “no.”
Cerato—Lacks confidence in own judgment. Little trust in inner guidance. Constantly seeks advice of others; therefore vulnerable to being misguided.
Cherry Plum—Fear of losing mental or physical control, of doing something desperate or violent. Tantrums, suicidal thoughts, impulse to do something thoughtless or known to be wrong. Fear of letting go. May be near nervous breakdown.
Chestnut Bud—Failure to learn from experience, repeats inappropriate patterns. Difficulty correcting mistakes.
Chicory—Loving, but with expectation of being loved in return. Possessive, emotionally needy, easily hurt or rejected.
Clematis—Lacks concentration, daydreams. Drowsy or “spacey” with a halfhearted interest in present circumstances. Inactive, ungrounded. Trouble materializing dreams.
Crab Apple—Cleansing remedy when feeling toxic, contaminated, or unclean. Ashamed of self-image. Fear of being contaminated. Need for cleanliness. Can be used to assist detoxification, if needed.
Elm—Overwhelmed by responsibilities. Normally capable, now doubts ability to perform tasks. Temporary feelings of inadequacy due to overload. Difficulty prioritizing.
Gentian—Mild despondency or discouragement due to setback, difficulty, or failed expectation. Negativity reverses easily with positive events or successes.
Gorse—Helplessness, hopelessness, sense of futility. Convinced situation will not improve; may not be willing to try remedies.
Heather—Self-centered, self-obsessed, or self-absorbed. Seeks the companionship of anyone who will listen to them. Constant chatterer, poor listener, unhappy if left alone.
Holly—Strongly felt negative feelings: hatred, envy, jealousy, suspicion, revenge, or wrath.
Honeysuckle—Dwelling in the past: old traumas, nostalgia, homesickness, regrets for happier times. Little expectation of future happiness.
Hornbeam—Mental fatigue and tiredness; procrastination. Weary before day or task begins, the “Monday morning” feeling. Difficulty starting.
Impatiens—Impatience, irritability, restlessness, or frustration with slow moving people and events. Quick in thought and action, requires all things to be done without delay. May prefer to work alone.
Larch—Lacks self-confidence despite being capable. Feels inferior. Anticipates failure; may refuse to make effort to succeed.
Best of health to you
2007-02-06 00:40:43
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answer #8
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answered by Natural Healer 6
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