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[iliao93]

Depression myths exposed by psychiatry professor, but the real myths come
from the pharmaceutical industry
By Mike Adams


A noted professor in the field of psychiatry is publicly challenging some of
the myths about depression. Prof. Malcolm Lader, emeritus professor of
clinical psychopharmacology, Institute of Psychiatry, London, says that
fewer people are subject to depression than currently believed. For the real
story on busting myths about depression, however, let's dig deeper.

When it comes to clinical depression, the biggest myth of all is that
depression is a disease that you can't do anything about and, therefore, you
need prescription drugs to "rebalance your brain chemistry." It's one of the
greatest hoaxes of modern medicine, and it's generating hundreds of millions
of dollars in revenues for drug companies. In reality, practically all cases
of so-called clinical depression can be completely reversed with three
simple things: 1) radical shifts to a healthy diet rich in essential fatty
acids like GLA and completely absent any processed foods. 2) Regular
physical fitness activites that include both a cardiovascular and strength
training component (at least 4 days a week). 3) Regular exposure to natural
sunlight, for at least one hour a day, directly on the skin with no
sunscreen.

Show me a depressed person, and I'll show you someone who has absolutely not
done these three things. In fact, I've never met a person who does these
three things and is depressed. Not one. I don't believe there are any. That
s because depression is actually just the natural cause-and-effect outcome
that results from poor nutritional habits combined with a lack of physical
exercise and avoidance of natural sunlight. It's really that simple. You don
t need prescription drugs to fight depression, you need to get back to
nature.

Oh, I know your doctor has probably told you that depression is an "illness"
and you have no control over it. That's the old propaganda line taught to
them by the pharmaceutical companies and medical journals. That belief
system generates lots of profits for the drug companies. If you fall for it,
they've got you trapped in their little mind game. The only way you can take
control over your own mental health is to let loose of those beliefs and
realize that you were born to be healthy and happy, and all you have to do
is return to nature to find it. In nature, you eat wholesome foods, not
processed foods like white flour and high fructose corn syrup. In nature,
you move your body every day, you don't sit behind a desk for your entire
life. In nature, you get sunshine on your skin, you don't hide behind
sunscreens loaded with toxic perfumes and cancer-causing chemicals. Just get
back to nature and, in a short period of time, you'll feel a whole lot
better about life, too. Suddenly, your so-called "clinical depression" will
be nothing but a memory.

[iliao93]

Great GB, I won't cross post it then

[missmojo]

I have been off cymbalta exactly 5 weeks today, did it cold turkey; I was alternating between 120 mg one day to 60mg the next. I might as well of had a lobotomy! Went back to the Doc last week and told her that I had quit taking my meds, and she was a little short with me. She told me that i have been diagnosed with anxiety/depression and that this is an illness that I will have throughout my lifetime and that I should not have done that. BUT...even though I am still experiencing the odd brain zap, I can tell you that i am going to be my own advocate when it comes to my mental health! I truly feel ALIVE for the first time in a long time, just knowing that as was mentioned in the post ' myths exposed'; about diet, sunlight etc, I have been struggling to follow my NEW LIFESTYLE change. It's working, it is truly changing my life. Just in the last two weeks I have forced myself out of the house and have been going for a brisk walk everyday for about 45 minutes. I have changed my and my families eating habits, to eating non-processed foods. Prior to this change I was only in and out of the house to go to work, shopping, errands etc...It's progress people, its our hectic lifestyles and everyday stresses trying to make ends meet. It's too easy to swallow a pill and think the Doc knows best. Did your Doc do a brain scan, MRI to truly know if you have some kind of chemical imbalance??? NO!!! They and the psychiatrists ask you a few questions on how you are feeling, think about it...who isn't stressed about something, especially these days! I am SO angry at these medical people, pushing these drugs on us, making us addicted! Get back to nature and eating healthier and excersing, I've noticed a huge difference. Don't sweat the small stuff, take a deep breath, and think about all those less fortunate than us. We just need to learn how to cope better with everyday life and I truly believe now that changing your lifestyle WORKS!

[nursedeborah]

I do know for me that when I go to the beach it really helps me so very much.
It is so very hard for me right now to do anything, even if I tell myself I will
start tomorror.

I AM BACK AGAIN STUCK IN THE HOUSE WITH SO MUCH ANXIETY THAT i
CAN'T EVEN GET TO THE STORE, OR to take my trash out, shower. I just
do this every am, and then lay down, and watch TV nap, and take my anxiety
meds.

I do know that all that other stuff works! I was never like this until they put
me on my fisrt antidepresant! Then came the Cymbalta, and now that's a
life that I don't even know.

Deebbie

[MaureenV]

Hi Debbie,


I agree that things like thinking about those less fortunate, etc, can help, but ONLY once you've lifted off from rock bottom.

When you're at rock bottom, things like getting some fresh air, etc sometimes seem to make things worse by adding guilt to the mix.

So don't you worry about anyone else - this is your time.


Once you start feeling better, yes, that's the time to look around you and smell the roses. And I can tell you, they smell even sweeter if you haven't been appreciating them for a while.


Cheers! Maureen.

[missmojo]

I do know for me that when I go to the beach it really helps me so very much.
It is so very hard for me right now to do anything, even if I tell myself I will
start tomorror.

I AM BACK AGAIN STUCK IN THE HOUSE WITH SO MUCH ANXIETY THAT i
CAN'T EVEN GET TO THE STORE, OR to take my trash out, shower. I just
do this every am, and then lay down, and watch TV nap, and take my anxiety
meds.

I do know that all that other stuff works! I was never like this until they put
me on my fisrt antidepresant! Then came the Cymbalta, and now that's a
life that I don't even know.

Deebbie

I hear you!!! I had those days everyday while I was on cymbalta and during my withdrawls, still feel that way at times; but not as much as before. It truly does just paralyze you. Please know that what I am doing wasn't an instant cure-all; but I really am feeling better than before. It's not easy, its a struggle everyday. I am trying this route because I don't ever want to be on anything like cymbalta again. My chest feels so tight with anxiety at times its hard to take a deep breath. I still have to force myself out of the house for everything, work, errands etc...I'm the sole provider for my 4 children and I. I'm just going to keep pushing myself and keep trying with the natural way, hoping that I will continue to feel better...I still don't see that blinding light at the end of the tunnel; but there is a glimmer!

[nursedeborah]

missy,
Wow! Thanks, I feel like you know where I am right now. I don't know how you
do it with 4 kids! Your really amazing, and I too can't wait for this down to pass
as it hasn not been this bad for a very long time. This does feel just like it did
when I was taking the full dose.

The anxiety is what I am really having such a hard time with, and also my sleep,
nightmares, and diarrhea have all come back. I just can't tell if it's me stressing
me out about how I am feeling or withdrawls, probally both.

So glad that there is a glimmer at least, I too get them.

Debbie