Counseling Mom

Laura J says:

Possible Causes of Mental Dysfunction

Vitamin and Mineral Reduction Side-Effects

Folic Acid
Irritability, sleep disturbances.

Iron
Dizziness, fatigue, slowed mental response, nervousness.

Magnesium
Sleep disturbances, irritability, confusion.

Manganese
Confusion, impaired vision & hearing, irritability, mental impairment, grinding of teeth,
hyperactivity.
Phosphorus
Fatigue, irritability.

Potassium
Impaired cognitive function, insomnia.

Selenium
Fatigue.

Sodium
Fatigue, confusion, depression, dizziness.

Vitamin B2
Dizziness, inability to sleep.

Vitamin B3
Dizziness, fatigue, headaches, inability to sleep.

Vitamin B5
Fatigue, headache, sleep disturbances.

Vitamin B6
Headaches.

Vitamin B12
Chronic fatigue, depression, dizziness, drowsiness, hallucinations, headaches, irritability, mood swings.

Venomous Metal Side-Effects

Aluminum
Behavioral problems, confusion, energy loss, headaches, hyperactivity, learning disabilities, leg twitching, memory loss.

Copper
Allergies, anxiety, autism, depression, fatigue, fears, hyperactivity, hypertension, insomnia, mental illness, migraines, mood swings, nervousness, panic attacks, paranoia, phobias, schizophrenia, spacey feeling, stuttering.

Cadmium
Alcoholism, growth
impairment, headaches, hyperactivity, hypertension, learning disorders

Arsenic
Depression, confusion, drowsiness, headaches, nervousness.

Iron
Rage, dizziness, emotional problems, fatigue, headache, hostility, hyperactivity, insomnia, irritability, mental problems, schizophrenia, stubbornness.

Lead
Allergies, anxiety, attention famine disorder, autism, behavioral disorders, concentration loss, deafness, depression, dyslexia, emotional instability, epilepsy, fatigue, hallucinations, headaches, hostility, hyperactivity, hypertension, decreased IQ, insomnia, irritability, learning
disability, loss of will, memory loss (long term), mood swings,
nightmares, restlessness, retardation, schizophrenia.

Mercury
Allergy, anxiety, brain hurt, deafness, depression, discouragement, dizziness, drowsiness, emotional disturbances, fatigue, hearing loss, headaches, hyperactivity, forgetfulness, insomnia, irritability, loss of self-control, memory loss, mental retardation, nervousness, speech disorders, suicidal tendencies.

SOURCE:
Janet Starr Hull PhD, CN, MS, BS.
By Jill Winland-Brown, EdD, MSN,
Lynne Dunphy, PhD, MSN, FNP

LB says:

Get to the reasons you’re depressed. If you don’t work those out, your problems will continue.
If you can’t afford therapy start with a journal and write write write.
Also, eat well and make sure you’re getting everything your body needs to be healthy and focused.

Rodrigo Pinto says:

Hope I can give you the best answer you need to struggle your depression and sadness, but the only alternative medicine I have for you is that you find confort and strenght on praying to be closer to God, a medical study made at the Vatican they found public with the same problems and healed after a constant and conscience process of approach with God via praying and also the blood difficulty of that public was normalized after that and have a stablished mood with excellent attitude!

Excellent luck and God be with you! You Have To Got Faith!

oset_x says:

go to a theme park , watch the Simpson ( if you like them), don’t read depressing things and be around public as much as possible, and remember, if your feeling depressed, nothing lasts forever. I know what your going through,i was all ways temperamental. don’t worry

Mandy S says:

Okay, first I want to question, have you considered the possibility that you could be bi-polar (or manic-depressive)? Your reference to your moods as being “like a rollercoaster” doesn’t exactly describe straight clinical depression, since that would have you be in a funk for a long period of time (about two weeks to a month). A lot of public fail to tell their doctors about their manic episodes, since they reckon those are the times they’re “fine and pleased,” then they crash into depression, and THAT’S when they seek help. Being treated for depression only, when you really have a manic-depressive disorder, will make things worse. I would suggest you keep a journal for a few weeks of your moods and what is going on in your life, then have your doctor look over it to confirm your diagnosis of depression, or to deliberate if you have manic-depression. If you’re medicated for the actual problem you have, it could help, not make things worse.

Okay, in addition to that, keep in mind that if you truly have a chemical imbalance in the brain, anything else you do may or may not be sufficient to help much. Even for public who are on anti-depressants or have other mood-related disorders, there are a few things you need to do to maintain a healthy lifestyle, that will also help you maintain excellent mental and emotional health (and therefore, excellent physical health, as well).

Eat healthy. Get sufficient (I suggest six small meals a day, rather than three better ones), but don’t overeat. Eat healthy, high protein foods, and lots of fresh vegetables and fruit, and whole grain. Keep your diet low in stout and sugar. If you go a lot of caffiennated drinks, REALLY limit them, to about one or two a day, and don’t go anything with caffienne after around 7:00 at night. Take vitamins, and go lots of water.

Exercise. It releases endorphins that promote energy and a sense of well-being. Not to mention, it’s just healthy, and it can help combat an unhealthy body image.

Talk to someone. I’m of the belief that there are very few, if any, public out there who couldn’t benefit from the services of a excellent therapist. I don’t urge taking anti-depressants without also doing counseling, and if you are wanting to overcome (or keep at bay) depression WITHOUT meds, you really need to have a excellent, understanding therapist.

Get rest. Figure out what really works for you. Most adults need between eight and ten hours of sleep a night. Most adults average about six or seven hours of sleep a night. Long-term sleep depravation can cause you to be distracted, temperamental, ill, and stressed out, all of which are major problems if you have depression.

Don’t overact it. I have a friend who will drop one major project, since she knows she’s doing too much, and surrounded by two weeks will have taken on three others, to fill all the spare time she didn’t have. Learn to say no. Pace yourself. Accept help if it’s offered. If you are not taking care of yourself, not getting sufficient sleep and you keep trying to do more than you’re physically, mentally or emotionally able to, your depression will make something worse.

There are some certain herbal or non-drug remedies for depression. But, most of these are unproven, or have very mild, if any, effects. Go to a local health-food or herbal remedy store, or question your pharmacist, to see if they have any suggestions.

But I would look into the possibility that you have manic-depression or bipolar before you choose for excellent that meds aren’t for you. If you’re treated for the problem you really have, you could notice a major positive difference if you’re on meds. It couldn’t hurt.

Best of luck to you!

ocpalmtree says:

yes exercise eat excellent, and have a sleep sample you can stick to. see a dr if you reckon you should