Have been terribly chewed up by our Mental Health System and ended up being stigmatized and having very little self-esteem- Now divorcing self from ALL that labelling and the mindset that a life time of taking prescription meds is the ONLY answer- Am successfully transitioning over to Alternative Medicine (practitioners in this field view whole person, not just a disease, and they look for cause(s)of distress - not throwing prescription meds at the problem which only control and cover over symptoms as Conventional Medicine does)- and I feel SO much better and much more in control of my life-At last am moving forward and each day is a bright opportunity for living positively-
Have been terribly chewed up by our Mental Health System and ended up being stigmatized and having very little self-esteem- Now divorcing self from ALL that labelling and the mindset that a life time of taking prescription meds is the ONLY answer- Am successfully transitioning over to Alternative Medicine (practitioners in this field view whole person, not just a disease, and they look for cause(s)of distress - not throwing prescription meds at the problem which only control and cover over symptoms
World Peace, Conservation, Helping Animals, Cross-cultural Communication, Supporting Health Care System w/ emphasis on wellness & prevention NOT supporting the all too prevalent Disease Care System in U.S. w/ huge emphasis on utilization of prescription drugs (artificial chemicals)for a "quick fix!"... (AND all those side effects...) (plus all those Pharmaceutical Cos making BIG bucks!!!!!!!)
World Peace, Conservation, Helping Animals, Cross-cultural Communication, Supporting Health Care System
May 20, 2008 1:30pm
I recently stumbled upon a shocker of a paperback at Borders Bookstore:
Mad in America, Bad Science, Bad Medicine, and …
May 20, 2008 12:32pm
I love finding inspirational quotes whether they come from the T.V.,newspaper, or books.
One fine little book is "Each Day a New Beginning." …
May 19, 2008 1:44pm
From May 19, 2008 issue of "Boston Globe,"
article by Dr. Michael Hochman, M.D., entitled
"Even Doctors Should Read the Fine …
May 15, 2008 5:58pm
(from pg. 12, Dr. David Williams, M.D.'s newsletter "Alternatives" of August 2007)
"Prozac, Celexa, Zoloft, Luvox, Effexor, …
Just a quick hug. Ive got 30 secs on the comp left. BYE
Surprise, it's Cindilynn! So sorry for the late reply, Just read your message today. How is everything for you? Sounds like you were having a pretty hard day last time you wrote me. I do hope things are going better for you. I know I am bad at getting on here, but it is so good for me when I do. I lost my father in early May and it has been very difficult as he was probably the best man I have ever or will ever know. Of course this has had an effect on all my doubts, fears and bad habbits, but I am not going to give up the good fight. He wouldn't want that. So here I am back on the site and ready to try and get on with my life and make it the best that it can be, I realize we only get so many days on this damned earth before we can go on to a better place and I need to start making the best of the ones I have left. Sincerely hope all is well with you and that I will hear from you again. Thatnks, Cindi.
Hey citizen glad to hear from you. I do apreciate you keeping in touch. I have made a short goal list and do check on it from time to time. Thanks for the advice. I am much better now that Im back on my meds and stopped self medicateing, if you know what I mean. Life has become much more understandable and manageable. I just need to stay on track with everything that I have learned in my short life. The dos and donts of everyday liveing and accepting the goods and the bads that life throws me. I have turned to a twelve step program which is not new for me infact this is my second time around and hopefully my last but only God can tell that. I have also gained some spirituality in my life in the form of a Higher Power which does not necesarily mean God as stated in the Religious sense. I have learned to accept life on lifes terms and to be okay with the ups and downs of life and since I have learned to do that I have gained some serenity in my life. Today I am greatful for the things I have and dont wish for m aterial things anymore. Now when I pray I ask to be okay with each day as it comes. Im glad we are able to keep in touch and would like to be able to converse more. Hope to hear from you soon and Im sending you a million HUGS. Gotta go for now!!!!!
thank you for your hug. I really apprecaite that. I'm so sorry you have had to deal with so many difficult times as well. Its never fun and can be so stressful. I appreciate all the info you have provided for me. Your such an awsome friend.
I think you are wonderful. You sent a great Hug to my good friend, jq. You must be an angel. I love him and miss him. He is a darling. God bless you, and all my best, girlieb
