I also wanted to mention that getting of all flour and sugar and Gluten (Which I had withdrawals from. But after 3 days colors were even more clear) help me allot!
I had to use a 12 step program to help me achieve it! Now my foods work as meds for me.
Everone is different and the 12 step program and medication helped me.There are 2 lobbies and the anti medication brigade did not believe in any mood altering drugs at all. The others found medication worked for them.I expect an excellent counsellor should tell you where the depression and anxiety is coming from.Anti depressants work very differently to tranquilisers.They are suppsed not to be addictive and take a few weeks to work.
I am not on either side.I am of the opinion what works for you.I was too emotional which was the bane of my life.Now I take medication for depression and anxiety and am much calmer but the emotions are still there.
I know that different things work for different people, but God has definitely made my outlook on life 100% better.
Jeannie Ball said:
I sure relate to this! :0) Having God guide every step that I can take takes off the burden for me.
Kathy Walsh said:Turning to God for help made all the difference in the world for me. I was not a Christian the first few years of my diagnosis, but I am now, and God has really changed my outlook on life....just saying what worked for me!! Good luck!
People who have not suffered from clinical depression and severe anxiety have no idea! When you are in such pain that you think you should do away with yourself, and it takes all your free will not to, then seeking help (whether or not you need to try an anti-depressant drug/w cognitive therapy) is a brilliant thing to do! I'm an retired social worker (28 years) and always wondered how people could commit suicide just because they were depressed. Then, due to the side effect of the drug, Inderal, that I was taking for a heat arrythmia, caused me to fall into depression, I realized why big-time! I eventually had heart surgery, was feeling better, then found out my first husband had terminal cancer. Per my doctor, I stayed on the anti-depressant. I was my husbands patient advocate and primary care-giver. He died 18 months later (our children were 12 and 14 years old), I continued to work and raise our children and then was diagnosed with ataxia. Therefore, once again, per my doctor, I've stayed on the anti-depressant, and have never looked back. In spite of ataxia, I'm very happy and positive! Yes, I put all my faith in God (God got me through my first husbands illness and ultimate death). But because of how I felt with my depression and anxiety, I'm so thankful there was a drug (anti-depressant) that helped me, and continues to do so! I did try to go off my anti-depressant a couple times, and started to fall back into depression. According to my doctor, you can't go off an anti-depressant cold-turkey, which is what I did. I will never have withdrawal symptoms again, as I have no intention of ever going off my anti-depressant again, as it works for me (if I have to, I'll do it properly, a little at a time, with my doctors help). My best to all... ;o)
Julie,
I like yr advice. I exercise regularly and walk w/ my wife occasionally. but, I need advice on how to find other people to help. I live in Columbia, sc.
mas
There are many medications that can help. Exercise of any type can release endorphins that make us feel better. Getting 20 minutes of sunshine daily. Even on cloudy days. Listening to happy music. Avoid the news....I could go on and on regarding this one. Be intentional about relationships with safe people. Nurture those relationships by making sure to get-together on a regular basis. Having a dog is amazing for depression. They love you unconditionally. All of these are good including many of the other ideas folks here have suggested.
I take a different track on depression. For me, helping other people is always the "cure" for my depression. Works every time. We all have something to offer to help someone else. Including you "pc". Start looking around to see who needs your help. :-)
Kathy,
so true. God wants to help u!! all we need to do is trust Him. read Phillipians 4:6-9 in yr bible. I hv a spiritual counselor at church.
mas
Kathy Walsh said:
Turning to God for help made all the difference in the world for me. I was not a Christian the first few years of my diagnosis, but I am now, and God has really changed my outlook on life....just saying what worked for me!! Good luck!
God is a complicated subject. I am Jewish and I do believe and it does help to believe in something.However there are times when bad things do happen for reasons we cant understand. Or in religious terms: God says "no" . This should not be misconstrued--- though it often is. There have been many tragedies throughout history. For instance, I am sure that some/many of the people who died in 9/11 were believers-- a cousin of mine lost his life. (May all their memories be a blessing...) So if belief, per se, is helpful to you, fine but don't count on miracles, and you won't be disappointed. N
I disagree about not counting on miracles. I expect God to come through for me daily and I find he does. On being disappointed N I don't think I will be or ever am having the thought that things happen for a reason. It's a mind set. Sorry I count mine! I'm grateful for the little things that I find I can do well now that I never notice before my ataxia. For me I find such relief knowing that everything happens for a reason and yes that's where the trust comes in. Believing in something (which I call God) outside of myself. I don't know about you but I need something outside of myself, because I didn't make great choices before my ataxia. So now the rest of my life is going to count much more. I have nothing to loose! :0)
I heard that what ever a person thinks about most is their God. What ever is most important and they follow is their God. I choose to put my trust in God my creator above. Nothing else worked as well, cause trust me I tried. After getting this ataxia I had nothing else to believe in not my body or anyone else could fix this. So there has to be a reason for this. So I said UNCLE and haven't ever regretted doing that. Now I feel I have a mission something that I need to do daily to help not only my ataxia but someone else no matter how small I think it is to me.
I know lot's of Jewish people that do have a very deep belief in God and follow/able to tap into his guidance on a daily basis. I know that I do with each step, because I rely on him, he guides me to take whether it is physical or mental. So I don't think being Jewish has anything to do with it. I see it as just a choice how to carry on with life, taking the harder or easier road, that's all. I had to get passed the anger and look for a reason. I also know the thought of God leading them is not for everyone though too. He doesn't speak to everyone. I'm very thankful he talks and guides me. It's a choice and I made and am ready to choose every morning again and again.
We all tend to go in and out of depression ataxia or not I think at times. Maybe ataxian's more so because we have to deal with more challenges, that I do know from experience too. How could we not, with everything around us effecting us even subtly? I think it what we do with the information that can either help stop it or make it go on.
We all tend to go in and out of depression I think at times that I do know from experience too. How could we not with everything around us effecting us even subtly? I think it what we do with the information that can either help stop it or make it go on.
You know I have to say that there have been studies of how and believing in God what it does to the brain! It's like believing that the sun rises. I don't know why or how, but thankful that it shines light so I see things more clearly. I believe having a Christian view makes life easier too. I could go on and on but I won't. I believe if people don't believe in God, or are angry with him for some reason, that people at least need to believe in something outside of themselves. That must be their journey. I'm glad it's not mine or how I see things.
Knowing God personally and learning his ways and thoughts all the time gives me a reason to be down here. Otherwise what really is the point I think. I think we all need a reason to keep going. :0)
We all tend to go in and out of depression I think at times that I do know from experience too! How could we not with everything around us effecting us even subtly? I think it what we do with the information that can either help stop it or make it go on. Or allow into our body, or mind. Garbage in garbage out! :0)
I'd look at my Nutrition too for it's effects it has, you might be surprised about it. Believe it or not food does play a huge roll, at least it does for me and I've seen it help more ataxian's deal better with this if they become aware more of the natural vitamins and minerals they have each day along with the proper amount of sleep they have..
I have a saying that helps me. "Your problems are just a wake up call. It's your choice what you want to do with that information." And we ALL have choices that help or hinder us right? :0)
That's just my own opinion. :0)
Jeannie
neta said:
God is a complicated subject. I am Jewish and I do believe and it does help to believe in something.However there are times when bad things do happen for reasons we cant understand. Or in religious terms: God says "no" . This should not be misconstrued--- though it often is. There have been many tragedies throughout history. For instance, I am sure that some/many of the people who died in 9/11 were believers-- a cousin of mine lost his life. (May all their memories be a blessing...) So if belief, per se, is helpful to you, fine but don't count on miracles, and you won't be disappointed. N
Everyone have different opinions and beliefs! That's what's so refreshing about this site, as we have a safe place to agree and disagree! In answer to your question, PC, I've been on an antidepressant for several years, initially due to the adverse side-effect of a drug I was on for a heart problem. I suffered from clinical depression and severe anxiety. I eventually had heart surgery to fix my arrythmia, I was feeling better, and then my husband was diagnosed with terminal cancer. He died and I raised our young children, while working full-time. Then I was diagnosed with ataxia. Therefore, the drug is not a "happy pill", just helps me deal better with life and having ataxia. Talk with a professional...,My best to you..., ;o)
Try this video out for your anxiety. It will help calm you down. You should see results right away! :0)
Wherever you are, you can have a happier, calmer mind in just 10 minutes! Find a chair and space where you won't be disturbed and clear your head as Andy Puddicombe, co-founder of Headspace, guides you through this easy-to-learn exercise.
http://www.doctoroz.com/episode/connecting-mind-body-and-soul
FREE phone app or view it here. Take this 10 day challenge http://www.getsomeheadspace.com/
This one is good too. It is just a few minutes.
Thanks Jeannie for yourlong email. I hope God, in whatever guise, helps us all. You are a deep believer and that is admirable. I am also a believer, as I have stated, but I come from a heritage of loss. BTW, the Oz video seems gone. I may have done something wrong.
Jeannie Ball said:
I disagree about not counting on miracles. I expect God to come through for me daily and I find he does. On being disappointed N I don't think I will be or ever am having the thought that things happen for a reason. It's a mind set. Sorry I count mine! I'm grateful for the little things that I find I can do well now that I never notice before my ataxia. For me I find such relief knowing that everything happens for a reason and yes that's where the trust comes in. Believing in something (which I call God) outside of myself. I don't know about you but I need something outside of myself, because I didn't make great choices before my ataxia. So now the rest of my life is going to count much more. I have nothing to loose! :0)
I heard that what ever a person thinks about most is their God. What ever is most important and they follow is their God. I choose to put my trust in God my creator above. Nothing else worked as well, cause trust me I tried. After getting this ataxia I had nothing else to believe in not my body or anyone else could fix this. So there has to be a reason for this. So I said UNCLE and haven't ever regretted doing that. Now I feel I have a mission something that I need to do daily to help not only my ataxia but someone else no matter how small I think it is to me.
I know lot's of Jewish people that do have a very deep belief in God and follow/able to tap into his guidance on a daily basis. I know that I do with each step, because I rely on him, he guides me to take whether it is physical or mental. So I don't think being Jewish has anything to do with it. I see it as just a choice how to carry on with life, taking the harder or easier road, that's all. I had to get passed the anger and look for a reason. I also know the thought of God leading them is not for everyone though too. He doesn't speak to everyone. I'm very thankful he talks and guides me. It's a choice and I made and am ready to choose every morning again and again.
We all tend to go in and out of depression ataxia or not I think at times. Maybe ataxian's more so because we have to deal with more challenges, that I do know from experience too. How could we not, with everything around us effecting us even subtly? I think it what we do with the information that can either help stop it or make it go on.
We all tend to go in and out of depression I think at times that I do know from experience too. How could we not with everything around us effecting us even subtly? I think it what we do with the information that can either help stop it or make it go on.
You know I have to say that there have been studies of how and believing in God what it does to the brain! It's like believing that the sun rises. I don't know why or how, but thankful that it shines light so I see things more clearly. I believe having a Christian view makes life easier too. I could go on and on but I won't. I believe if people don't believe in God, or are angry with him for some reason, that people at least need to believe in something outside of themselves. That must be their journey. I'm glad it's not mine or how I see things.
Knowing God personally and learning his ways and thoughts all the time gives me a reason to be down here. Otherwise what really is the point I think. I think we all need a reason to keep going. :0)
We all tend to go in and out of depression I think at times that I do know from experience too! How could we not with everything around us effecting us even subtly? I think it what we do with the information that can either help stop it or make it go on. Or allow into our body, or mind. Garbage in garbage out! :0)
I'd look at my Nutrition too for it's effects it has, you might be surprised about it. Believe it or not food does play a huge roll, at least it does for me and I've seen it help more ataxian's deal better with this if they become aware more of the natural vitamins and minerals they have each day along with the proper amount of sleep they have..
I have a saying that helps me. "Your problems are just a wake up call. It's your choice what you want to do with that information." And we ALL have choices that help or hinder us right? :0)
That's just my own opinion. :0)
Jeannie
neta said:God is a complicated subject. I am Jewish and I do believe and it does help to believe in something.However there are times when bad things do happen for reasons we cant understand. Or in religious terms: God says "no" . This should not be misconstrued--- though it often is. There have been many tragedies throughout history. For instance, I am sure that some/many of the people who died in 9/11 were believers-- a cousin of mine lost his life. (May all their memories be a blessing...) So if belief, per se, is helpful to you, fine but don't count on miracles, and you won't be disappointed. N
I read this today, and it doesn’t specify what a person calls the “guidance system”, but just suggests that this frame of thinking allows more for a person:
“The moment you accept that there’s a guidance system supporting you, then you experience a new sense of freedom and peace.” -Gabrielle Bernstein