Something has upset me

canem nigrum and I are well aquainted... the bugger even sleeps on our bed at night (so does our black retriever...)

Dunno what will work for you, but my cure has been,exercise, diet-change and heaps and spices such as tumeric and cumin seed.

All these are part of my 'natural' treatment of my Type II Diabetes(previously called 'Senile diabetes' , then 'Mature-onset', and now more correctly 'Metabolic syndrome'.)

Bonus is... the tumeric is supposed to have anti-depressive qualities, and with the amount I'm scoffing... it DOES. Better than either of the medical anti-depressents I've been on, safer, tastier (?) and cheaper.
-Did I mention that it works ?

Diet - wise , simple recipe is protein, good fats, and nuts but NO carbs/sugar or sweeteners. Lost a heap of weight/FAT, feeeel physically better, mentally sharper and emotionally better balanced. Still sometimes notice the black bugger, but lots easier to shoo away.

And the gym membership... great for setting and accomplishing 'personal bests'. Good mental/emotional satisfaction, which helps all round. Plus-side is the support from some of the folk there... great to chat to !

Bonus is... blood pressure is now near-normal (without my prescribed pills...) and the diabetes is much better "controlled". - Have'nt been tested recently since I went "organic" but...

But still no cure for the Wife's black dog that sneaks up onto our bed in the early hours...:o
Grumpy (but a bit fitter) James in Gosnells.

As someone who has spent many years working in this very debilitating illness, my only suggestion is to seek the best professional help possible. It is a non easy cure illness and truly takes a lot of guts to beat, but with the correct care and medication, changes to your outlook and enjoyment of life are within sight. Dismissing treatment or medications, although they seem pointless at this time is not the best formula to follow in such an underestimated and tragic disorder. Please seek professional help in this matter, 12 months in pharmaceutical treatment for depression is a life time these days and many people who once thought life was pointless live it to the fullest.

All the best, Allan

Hi Arthur mate.

Every person goes through times of depression, and so do our pet animals at times.
Doctors will jump in to sell you antidepressants (which do long term damage to the kidneys and liver) and it is common under these circumstances to feel alone as if it is only happening to you.

A lot of good replies and great info have been posted to you already and if I can add anything,,, please take at least 1 zinc tablet each day.
You are what you eat as the old saying goes,, and the diet coke, artificial sweeteners and processed foods is going to mess you up over time.

Also look into the water you drink because fluoride and chlorine added to our water is very toxic to the body and causes brain instabilities. Tons of scientific studies on this.....

If you are battling through things from when younger, a good book to read is from Louise Hay "you can heal your life". This book will also sort out your current day issues even dealing with family problems.

The bottom line mate, its upto you to find your individual answer.
This is something every single human being has had to or will soon deal with. Some people have no fire in there heart and just give up on life. But people like you have a fire burning deep down because of the fact you expressed your feelings, and I see you are a great person anyways from previous posts.

You will make it mate and be happy and content if you will see things in a different light.
As someone like me who has lost his mum father brothers and sister, I do have a wonderful wife and 3 beautiful daughters with a fight to see life through, and what more could a bloke ever ask for on this little planet spinning through space?


Best Regards Phil...

Hi all, I'm feeling a bit more chirpy each time there is ebb and flow.

I wanted to pass this reply to a PM I received to all of you as this subject is too important to ignore.
Living with depression without seeking support, is like driving a car without brakes and not wearing your seat belt at the same time.

So often the victim is unaware that there is a problem, the awful part is they start to think that they don't want to be a burden to the ones that they have loved, so know the warning signs and watch out for those that are close to you.

The variety of treatments is as varied as personalities, not all treatment suit everyone, but thankyou to the people that have suggested ways to treat depression as while it may not suit some, there will be others that another style of treatment fits perfectly.

Cheers Arthur

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Hi -------.

Thanks for contacting me and sharing your story with me.
Well! Didn't that grey cloud come on me quick this time, both my wife ( she's a Registered nurse ) and I missed the warning signs this time around.

Best thing I have done is to bring my problem into the open, I am doing a lot better today as now my ugly black dog is changing back into a friendly black and white Boarder Collie, a lot of this is due to the support I have received.
I will say I am surprised by the amount of AULRO members that have the same problem and other's, that have contacted me over the last couple of days.

Thanks again for your support.

Arthur

PS. I might rehash this reply for the thread.

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Aurthur
I feel your pain as I too had to retire at 58 because of it,i've tried the no Meds method and it didn't work for me,but I get a lot of exercise running back and forth for things I forget,particularly when working on the Disco.
The strange thing for me is that I get most relaxation from just taking the dogs for a long walk around the lake foreshore here at Primbee.and yes one of the dogs is black her husband is brown so it's a trade off there.
The thing I was also told Arthur is don't ever bottle it up,tell Me, tell anyone that will listen and understand and you will find 99% will leave you feeling a bit better
but most of all keep your chin up,or go drive up to Pedro the Swifts place because by the time you get there he will need help with his Disco as it's about to do something horrible to him,i can feel it.:D;)
take care and
Cheers
Paul

Arther,

This statement of yours has me concerned:

"Living with depression without seeking support, is like driving a car without brakes and not wearing your seat belt at the same time."

Driving my Series 1's is pretty much as you have described above. I thought it was normal? Take care.

Cheers Nigel

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Arther,

This statement of yours has me concerned:

"Living with depression without seeking support, is like driving a car without brakes and not wearing your seat belt at the same time."

Driving my Series 1's is pretty much as you have described above. I thought it was normal? Take care.

Cheers Nigel

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Hi Nigel

Sums it up in a way, it's all fun then you find the hurt.

Take care Arthur, the high can precede a very low low. Please seek a skilled M.H. worker, you say your wife is a R.N. listen to her advice, she will be trained in this illness.

Be well, Allan

Its all been said Arthur and some very good advise to.
so just look after yourself mate.
Ps the grey fergie is runing great thanks to your advise on adjusting the carby.
Dave

... For all the mates of a Miserable One... never be afraid to say something innocuous & nice, as you may never know just how much a simple compliment may mean...
- Friend saw that I was a bit fragile recently... and (obviously desperate for a suitable thing to say...) blurted out that 'red (jumper) suited me'.

I'm still uplifted by her kindness.

James.