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theanxiousstudentblog · 3 years

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What I've learned from the first year of university: the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Three years later than expected, I finished my first year of university. At first, admittedly, it didn't feel like much; I submitted my final assignment, logged off of my student account, and went to watch the new series of The Real Housewives. It wasn't until a few weeks had passed that I was finally hit with how much this milestone meant to me and all the emotions that came with finally getting through the first academic year as a university student. This may not seem like a big achievement to some (I remember how in sixth form we were always made to believe that the first year of university was a piece of cake and way easier than A-levels) but, for me, it has been a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs. These emotions and thoughts are what have inspired me to write this post, specifically the feeling that university can be very very different from what you expect.

How I got here.

When I was younger, one of my sole dreams was to go to university. This may have seemed odd to some as I suffered from extreme anxiety when I was younger and actually refused to go to school between the ages of 7 and 9. However, it was never the academic side of schooling that worried me but the social side and being away from my family. I loved learning and I knew that I wanted to take my academic career to the highest possible level I could. The idea that I could pick any subject that I was interested in and do a whole course solely centered on teaching me as much as I could absorb was infatuating to me. It was for this reason that I spent so much effort making sure that I achieved good grades, despite my time off. I had my sights set on a prestigious university in London and in 2018 I received an offer to study there. However, instead of feeling excited about my future, I was engulfed with a feeling of dread. Unfortunately, due to events in my private life, my anxiety which had previously been kept under control by CBT and medication began to skyrocket. I would later learn that I developed complex PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) during this time. For the sake of keeping this blog post to a somewhat reasonable length, I will keep this account brief by saying that these difficulties eventually led to me pulling out of the London university and I decided to go to a local uni closer to home after taking a year off for my mental health (for a more detailed account you can look at one of my previous IG posts published 24/05/20).

Expectations vs...

I was excited for what awaited me at my local university; it was close enough to see my family whenever I wanted but still gave me the independence that I felt I needed to grow. Moving day came and went and it seemed to be going pretty smoothly, albeit some hiccups that came with my anxiety. It is important to note that I gave the university's wellbeing service a heads-up about my conditions before moving in so, at first, I felt confident that if I had any issues they would be able to work through them with me. However, over the next couple of weeks, my anxiety grew and grew, finally reaching its peak when my housemate turned around to me and told me that I needed to shut it about my mental health issues and stop hanging out with her. This triggered a major episode in my PTSD and I suddenly felt like I was spiraling out of control. However, despite my attendance beginning to drop and the multiple times I was having to leave lectures early due to panic attacks, I still sustained a level of confidence that my university would be able to give me the reasonable adjustments that the wellbeing team had spoken to me about before starting the term. Sure, they hadn't got back to my emails with any tangible support in weeks, but they couldn't just leave me like this...could they? All throughout my schooling, I was made to believe that educational settings were environments where any appetite to learn was nurtured and fed; education meant an opportunity to achieve anything you worked hard enough for, despite your background, disability, or start in life. Wouldn't universities be the ultimate conceptualization of this meritocracy?

Reality

Unfortunately, this vision would be quickly shattered by the stark reality of my treatment by my head of department and the well-being team. I go into more detail about this treatment in the IG post mentioned previously, but in summary I was given two choices: I get my attendance back to 100% with no support/reasonable adjustments from the university, or I leave/defer until I was "better". There was no comprehension from the uni that this wouldn't have a definable recovery date; I've been dealing with long-term mental illness since I was a child and it is something I've learned to live with alongside the appropriate support. To wait until I was "better" would potentially mean waiting forever. On top of that, I went out of my way to prove to my department that I was keeping up with my work and had achieved top marks on the most recent assignment but little recognition was given to my current grades. From the weeks since I started at university I'd met multiple people who had little passion in their subject or who were just at university because they thought it was what they should do. No hate to these people (I think the pressure young people face to go to university is a whole 'nother issue in itself) but I couldn't help but compare myself to them. The university didn't care that they had a whole student population of disillusioned young people who were indifferent to their academic fields but drew the line at a motivated student who suffered from mental illness. It became clear this wasn't an environment for people like me who were simply viewed as a wrench in the works. In December 2019, I was given no other option but to drop out of my university.

Starting again and the lessons I have learned

What was the worst blow to my mental health? Being kicked out because of my mental health...Having to leave university was a massive blow to my self-esteem and I began to catastrophize what that meant for my future. Luckily I had my family for support and my mum pushed me to look into the Open University, an institution based on distance learning. I enrolled part-time for the start of February (unfortunately I had missed the cohort to start full-time) and decided to focus on my therapy. This actually worked out great for me as in 2020 I was diagnosed with PTSD and started EMDR so being a part-time student gave me enough space to process the emotions that came up in my treatment. The Open University has been so helpful in making sure my needs are met and I have been so grateful to finally find an inclusive learning environment. It is definitely not how I planned to be experiencing university and I still do feel some disappointment in not getting the full "student experience" but it has also taught me some valuable lessons and given me a new insight into how far our education system still needs to go. These are the things I have learned:

Education isn't about degrees or academic prestige. Education is about a person's desire to learn, whether that be through books or the sheer act of being. Everyone requires different conditions to which they need to learn and thrive, and unfortunately, many academic institutions tend to expect us all to be cut from the same cloth. Despite this, no one can take away your passion to learn, and as long as you're living, you are learning.

There can be no equality without equity. The truth is people enter schooling from all different backgrounds and circumstances and it is not enough for institutions to treat everyone the same. In terms of mental health, many people are quick to say they recognise that mental illness can be just as debilitating as physical illness however until they put the actions and policies into place to make environments more tolerant and accessible then their words mean nothing. This means taking the time to talk to individual students about what they require and realise that the most important thing that a university can do is create a place where EVERYONE can learn. Schooling creates the foundations on which the future of our society is built and the fact that inclusion is barely making it on the blueprint is scary to me.

COVID has shown that in this digital age, attendance ISN'T everything. If only I could go back to that final meeting with my head of department and tell him that in a few months time everyone's attendance would be at 0%! Seriously though, this is a wake-up call to how simple accessibility can be if you just invest in a good digital learning platform that allows for people who can't attend in person to still be included.

You can be an academic and still put your mental health first. Despite what my first university led me to believe, my time at the OU has shown me that you do not have to sacrifice one over another. In fact, it has shown me that my mental health recovery and student journey can work hand-in-hand, encouraging each other along.

But most importantly...

It has shown me that despite the pressure to make your university years fit into a nice, neat package of fun, good grades, and self-enlightenment, it most likely won't happen like that. That's okay, let it go and keep moving.

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goregalorr · 4 years

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i’ve been doing a lot of thinking about josh – specifically about his mental health, and everything that lead up up to the incident at the lodge. anyone who’s played until dawn to completion ( no matter the ending ) can probably come to the conclusion that josh is mentally ill. aside from his own actions and the things he says, there’s many other things in the game that can lead viewers to that conclusion. under the cut, i’ve compiled some of the in-game things that you’re able to find while also adding my own thoughts. consider this a psychoanalysis of josh, split into multiple parts and tied together at the end.

tw for brief mentions of self harm and suicidal ideation.

first, there’s a psychiatric report that can be found by sam in the “psycho’s lair”. it reveals.. quite a lot, actually. for one, it shows that josh was hospitalized (why is not detailed). it also shows that josh was working with a psychiatrist named dr. hill. judging by the timeline of drugs prescribed, one can infer that he’s seen other therapists before then. here’s the list of drugs josh was prescribed:

fluoxetine (06/18/2006 - 01/24/2010)**

duloxetine (02/13/2010 - 11/01/2013)

amitriptyline (11/29/2013 - 04/05/2014)

phenelzine (04/15/2014 - present?)***

** worth noting that fluoxetine ( prozac ) is one of the more common and successful medications used to treat depression, and one of the only ones that’s been FDA approved to treat depression in young kids; it’s not odd for this to be the first prescription on the list, but it’s worth noting nonetheless – keep that in mind.

*** worth nothing that the withdrawal affects of phenelzine ( nardil ) include, but aren’t limited to, insomnia, nightmares, hallucinations, agitation, paranoia, etc. it’s also worth nothing that a higher than average dose was required upon being prescribed with plans to up said dose as necessary in order to see any changes in josh’s mood at all. (the average dose of nardil is usually around 15mg; josh was taking 60mg.) this is very important.

**** the time differences between drug prescriptions. prozac was prescribed when josh was around 10-11, and he was taken off of it when he was 14-15 ( makes sense due to brain development; new neural pathways, brain chemistry changing as you develop; it’s not uncommon for medications that had worked previously to stop working. ) from there, the time between prescriptions gets shorter.

***** last addition here i promise, but – medicating kids is typically advised against due to rapid brain development in childhood and adolescence; some studies show that some medications can stunt brain growth. medications are typically only prescribed to children in extreme cases, psychologically speaking. josh was first prescribed prozac when he was around 10-11.

all of the medications listed are SSRIs – aka, the most common type of medication prescribed to treat depression. this would’ve been fine… if they had actually worked. here’s the cycle that was repeated every time he as prescribed a new medication:

> medication is prescribed > dosage prescribed works for a short amount of time ( detailed both in the report + is evident in the dates on which each medication was prescribed; note that the time between prescriptions gets shorter as he gets older ) > josh either starts to self medicate by taking higher doses, or stops taking the medication all together > josh’s mood worsens; progress made seems to be all but lost > josh is prescribed another type of medication

it’s also noted, along with the drugs’ tapering affects, that other treatments weren’t helping josh: “CBT, IPT, psychoanalysis, etc, failed to produce any improvement. “ something else that i found.. interesting and particularly heartbreaking, is that ECT was also recommended in his case (which i’ll touch on later, but that says a lot in itself)

i’ll be referring back to this pattern later.

then, there’s hannah’s journal. there’s an entry from october in there:

“October 29th

“I really think Josh is doing better now that he’s out of the hospital. I saw him today and he seemed better. He’s pretty upbeat, but he talked like he’s been doing therapy for such a long time. I guess I didn’t know. Mom and Dad never let on. Funny how you can not even know your own brother. I kinda need a good cry thinking about how lonely he must feel…”

this actually ties in pretty nicely with what’s found in the psych report, as it is detailed at the bottom that josh spent about a month in the psychiatric ward. aside from what she said about josh having been in the hospital, she also mentioned that her parents never… really talked about what was going on. i plan on talking about this in a later post, but that kind of secretive treatment can really fuck with someone, especially a kid.

i also can’t help but to wonder… what landed josh in the hospital? judging by a previous diagnosis ( from when he was 11 ) of severe depression, it could be a number of things. i personally think that he had either tried to commit suicide, or that he’d been actively self-harming and his parents found out about it.

the last thing i want to mention here are the “sessions” with dr. hill that’re shown between chapters of the game. as time progresses (and of course, depending on your choices), the sessions get stranger, and the office morphs from someplace warm and welcoming, to someplace cold and terrifying. it morphs with your previously selected fears and anxieties, alongside details from some of the more gruesome parts of the game ( the saw blade, for example, makes an appearance ). it’s revealed later that these “sessions” have been between dr. hill and “the psycho” ( aka, josh ), and the player can infer that said sessions and dr. hill have been hallucinations the entire time.

so, where am i going with this?

josh was diagnosed with depression when he was 11. due to being medicated so early, it can be inferred that his mental health was severe even then, as many psychiatrists advise against medicating children so early – it’s possible that he was suicidal and/or actively self-harming. he’s shown to have a bit of a cycle after being taken off of prozac: he cycles between periods of improvement and periods of symptoms worsening. i believe that, while he fit the diagnostic criteria for depression when he was younger, he no longer fits it; he actually fits the criteria for schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type a lot better.

schizoaffective disorder is characterized by symptoms of schizophrenia paired with symptoms of a mood disorder – in josh’s case, said mood disorder may be closer to bipolar disorder as opposed to depression, just based on my personal opinion. people with schizoaffective disorder tend to cycle between periods in which they experience severe symptoms and periods in which these symptoms improve. a combination of medications alongside different therapies are best in treating it as opposed to just one kind of medication.

josh having schizoaffective disorder would explain his hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, erratic behavior, odd speech patterns, and aggression alongside why most SSRIs ( excluding prozac ) never worked long term – a combination of an antipsychotic and an antidepressant medication would’ve worked a lot better.

i mentioned before that the side affects of phenelzine withdrawal are… pretty severe. someone on the schizophrenic spectrum suddenly going cold turkey on a medication like that… could. really exacerbate other symptoms.

with the combination of his sisters disappearing ( with feelings of guilt, hurt, anger ), him getting older, and him stopping phenelzine, i have every reason to believe that his “prank” at the lodge was a full psychotic break – more severe than previous, thanks to the phenelzine withdrawal. it’s a little odd to me that he was never further tested when the medications started having a tapering affect, or when his symptoms got worse, but… y’know. i could sit here and talk about that alone for days, but i won’t.

tl;dr: josh was misdiagnosed for years; while he previously fit the criteria for just major depressive disorder, as he got older ( and as his brain chemistry changed ), his symptoms branched out beyond that – he began showing symptoms of schizoaffective disorder, which were made worse by the withdrawal of phenelzine. if he were to survive the events of the lodge, and be hospitalized again ( danger to himself + others ), i believe that he’d be re-evaluated and given a proper diagnosis.

#* // slice grief down to the bone / you can't wash it away. ( meta. )#self harm ment //#suicide ment //#reposting this!#older followers have already seen it probably but its Here Now!#do give it a read tho i spent the better part of two hours writing it and it is important in my portrayal of josh

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healthreactive07 · 3 years

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Tips To a Strong Immune Help Fight Cancer

How would we get malignancy?

"Why me? For what reason did I get malignancy? I don't have any negative quirks. It is so unreasonable. What did I foul-up? "

At the point when man posed these inquiries, nobody had an answer. Some of the time, these inquiries just can't be replied to. We could stay away from all that we ought not to do, but then not have the option to have unlimited authority over what could occur. Yet, it isn't about what we don't do, yet how we deal with ourselves that has an effect.

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What is cancer growth? How does cancer growth influence our body?

As per Cancer Centre, Cancer is the uncontrolled development of unusual cells in the body. The disease creates when the body's ordinary control instrument quits working. Old cells don't pass on and rather outgrow control, shaping new, unusual cells. These additional phones might frame a mass of tissue, called a tumor. A few cancer growths, like leukemia, don't shape tumors.

Cancer growth can happen in any piece of the body, and the indications are practically careless until now, and again, it's advanced excessively far. Therapy alternatives incorporate a medical procedure or ayurvedic medicine for immunity will help(to eliminate the tumor), chemotherapy (synthetic compounds to kill disease), and radiation (X-beams to kill cancer growth).

The normal responses to disease incorporate dread, skepticism, misery, nervousness, and outrage. The best thing to do is to deal with the psychological and feelings before getting to the treatment. The actual ramifications incorporate fever, torment and weariness, loss of hunger, and changes in actual appearance.

Resistance and malignancy

The resistant framework assumes a crucial part in battling cancer growth. By perceiving local and non-local cells, the battle goes on. A fever is an exemplary manifestation of this battle against sicknesses. There is an interminable fight between great and evil in the body. The resistant framework takes the side of the great to battle diseases - the malevolence. Arising innovation, progressed therapies and ayurvedic treatment for cancer exploration specialists are attempting to see how the safe framework functions, how the cancer growth cells battle the resistant framework, and how we can reinforce it to battle disease.

On the off chance that the invulnerable framework is this solid, how is it possible that it would frequently fall flat in battling malignancy? That is because malignancy can overwhelm it. There is a fragile harmony between the force of the changed cells and that of the resistant framework. At the point when the resistant framework misses recognizing and reacting to the danger, the body could get influenced by disease.

Can a frail safe purpose cancer growth?

A frail resistant framework has many incidental effects like successive sicknesses, blood issues, deferred development, and improvement by ayurvedic treatment for cancer and immunity. It is accepted that cancer growth isn't excessively far away. Feeling tired constantly and unexpected outrageous exhaustion is a portion of what to pay special mind to distinguish a feeble invulnerable framework.

How does the malignancy beat the insusceptible framework?

Cancer cells figure out how to foster better approaches to deactivate the insusceptible cells. This is by delivering atoms that prevent them from working. The cancer growth cells likewise change the nearby climate, making the spot unfriendly for the invulnerable cells to work.

Can a solid insusceptible battle disease?

A solid safe can help with identifying the tumor adequately early to build the shots at battling it and decrease the odds of repeat. Immunotherapy is a strongly suggested therapy that utilizes certain pieces of an individual's safe framework to battle infections like malignancy.

Can the disease disappear normally?

It isn't known to occur. It isn't right for a patient to stop treatment by the same token. Dynamic upgrade of the insusceptible framework is consistently an unquestionable requirement, regardless of the situation with the individual's wellbeing.

How might you manage malignancy?

Ongoing instances of malignancy can't be relieved. In any case, with a supported safe framework with the best ayurvedic medicine for cancer, this illness can be controlled for a couple of months, in some cases even a long time. Information has shown that there are chances that the disease could go into reduction.

At what age does the safe framework debilitate? What are the signs?

The invulnerable framework debilitates with age. The principal signs are found in the late thirties and mid-forties. There are a couple of indications of the decline in the levels of the resistant framework. Some of them are high feelings of anxiety, interminable chilly, moderate mending wounds, and feeling tired constantly.

Kick off the insusceptible framework normally.

There are five things you can never really support your resistance normally and battle malignancy:

A lot of liquids

Eight glasses of water each day have consistently been the standard. For the individuals who battle with this number, a routine can be set to guarantee sufficient hydration. This implies a glass of water in the wake of awakening and certain fixed occasions. Some applications remind you to drink water also. Manage absence of energy with a glass of water and watch yourselves feel better right away.

2.Regular exercise

Activities can keep you fit, yet it likewise wards ailments off by boosting your resistance. It invigorates the blood course, in this way permitting the cells and the components of the invulnerable framework to go through the body to work viably.

3. A decent night's rest

A decent night's rest is the response to numerous arrangements, the most significant of all being improving the invulnerable framework. This is a regenerative interaction that assists you with fortifying your body's first line of protection against germs and infections. Feeling tired constantly and unexpected outrageous weariness can likewise come from the absence of rest.

4.Lesser pressure

Stress is probably the greatest foe of invulnerability. Stress depletes your body and carries weakness to your physical and mental being. Partake in exercises and diversions that assist you with reviving your mind and get more grounded actually with helped endurance and resistance. The absence of energy you could believe, could in all likelihood be pressure-related.

5.A offset diet with probiotics

Eat well and practice good eating habits extents. Incorporate natural products, vegetables, dairy items, and grains to upgrade your degree of supplements. Add probiotics to your eating routine for supported resistance.

What can battle disease cells in the body?

The conflict against malignancy incorporates diet - the most unmistakable weapon. Specialists say that if your plate is loaded up with regular things, for example, plant food, and stay away from handled food and immersed fats, you are in for a decent beginning. The accompanying things have shown a ton of guarantee as disease battling troopers and assume the parts of ayurvedic invulnerability supporters.

Folate-rich food sources for assurance against the change of cells. E.g., grains

Nutrient D-rich food to control the development of cancer growth. E.g., milk

Cruciferous Vegetables to avert cancer growth. E.g., broccoli

Curcumin-rich food sources kill cancer growth cells in specific diseases and keep them from becoming further. E.g., turmeric

Cancer and Ayurveda as a correlative treatment measure

The main contrast between allopathy and Ayurvedic therapy of malignancy is that with Ayurveda, medicines are not forceful in nature. It engages the body with self-mending capacities and purges and supports the tissues to guarantee normal recuperation. While radiation and chemotherapy assist with battling disease, the body is vigorously drained and expects backing to maintain. Ayurveda has become a reciprocal treatment to help this interaction. It incorporates normal and homegrown wellbeing supplements alongside Ayurvedic wellbeing practices like reflection and yoga, uncommon weight control plans with explicit timings, and inside purifying. There are ayurvedic medications for weakness and sleepiness that are an incredibly famous decision

Maharishi Ayurveda's battle against the disease

Maharishi Amrit Kalash is an Ayurvedic compound that contains 53 hand-picked spices that are wealthy in cell reinforcements. A dependable and deductively demonstrated cure, this Super Rasayana has been suggested as an extra enhancement alongside chemotherapeutic medications. It decreases the connected incidental effects, for example, sickness and regurgitating, and upgrades the overall prosperity of patients.

We should take it in our steps to help those battling against disease this malignancy day. We should get together and improve our safe framework to carry all-encompassing wellbeing to everyone.

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lorieninksong · 6 years

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My Journey through PTSD

A more thorough explanation. I wrote this for Deviantart and wanted to share it here, too.

Warning: The following includes descriptions of abuse against animals, children, hospital patients and suicide mentions. If this is not safe for you to read please turn back now or skip to the TL;DR section.

For the first time in a long time I am confident that I'm going to survive and recover from my PTSD. I'm out of the suicide risk zone, and though my body is still struggling it's no longer life threatening. Every day I still hurt but its significantly less, and I'm hoping with more recovery time and work I'll be able to not hurt at all one day. As it turns out the reason my complex PTSD (info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Complex_… ) was so severe is that I've actually had it for ~20 years. I grew up in an abusive household, and was essentially raised to believe I was worthless. My father employed tactics of fear (stomping around the house, shouting at us, insulting us, and even abusing my pets on rare occasion) and my mother groomed me to be her, expressing derision when I tried to be anything different. She also once threw a vase or bouquet at my head (I can't remember which) as a toddler. The abuse of one of my parakeets by my father, though she thankfully didn't receive injury, lead into years of nightmares about my birds being hurt in a similar manner. These were my first PTSD symptoms. All of these things I was told were my fault, and I deserved it. I didn't. No child could. By the time I was diagnosed I had already been partially mauled by the medical system. I was prescribed medications based on what was in patent (so more money could be made from me) even though they were less understood and significantly less safe. My first psych med prescription landed me in the ER twice in 12 hours. The first time I was dismissed as someone seeking drugs, despite not having any record criminal or otherwise. When I came back in they had to test me for heart damage. Things didn't improve with a diagnosis; it took two years and three psychiatrists to start any kind of appropriate treatment. My first psychiatrist didn't do any kind of evaluation, handed me a list of drugs to chose from, and then abandoned me and all of his other patients with no warning or instruction. The next psychiatrist I found was obsessed with his own methods, scorning mainstream 'modern' medicine for an endless trial of quackery, lifestyle changes, and medications that did little to help me or caused harm. He also would have my spouse, who is not medically trained, research and present medications to him for me to try. This is part of how I ended up in the ER several times over this last winter. And let me tell you, the ER is an unkind place to the mentally ill. Also to people with chronic pain issues, and to anyone who happens to have a uterus or identifies as female. (I'm not a transwoman but I've heard plenty about how the medical industry treats them, not to mention women of color.) When I tried to kill myself by jumping off a bridge (I was stopped before I jumped) last summer I was taken by ambulance to an ER. I came in crying, terrified, and having one hell of a panic attack. Their response was to treat me like a violent criminal. The staff got aggressive quickly as I cried in a corner of the room I was escorted to, and forced me under threat of being forcibly stripped by a group of strangers (including armed men) to surrender most of my clothing in lieu of scrubs. Because "You could be hiding a bomb in there". That is what I was told by a nurse. They then trapped me in that room for the next twelve hours, and refused to treat the extreme physical pain that came from the physical symptoms of my PTSD. Additionally they took all of the medicine I had with me so I couldn't take care of myself, and someone helped themselves to some of my pills before they were returned. This was certainly the most egregious example of abuse I endured in various hospitals and clinics, but it was hardly an isolated incident. To make matters worse when the hospital I was going to couldn't find an easy explanation for the the severe pain I was experiencing after a few tests they just dumped me back out onto the street. Even after I was kept overnight for observation hooked up with a special heart monitor because my pulse was high and irregular. My current psychiatrist (who used to be a manager at a Providence hospital) is still concerned about my heart, and I may need to see a cardiologist. Even though I still was struggling to eat or sleep, and was still in agony. I have learned not to go to the hospital unless I think I may die. It's not worth it otherwise. Having to fight the medical system alongside the PTSD (and my insurance company constantly harassing me) was bad enough, but I also had to fight my family and friends. I received very little support from them, regardless of how close we were or how I had supported them in the past. And reaching out to them was an exercise in frustration at best. No one wanted to listen. And recently I found out a couple of family members/friends had labeled my PTSD and related issues as 'drama'. That they 'didn't have time for'. These were the same family members that when I wrote about how I was abused at the ER on my blog called me to tell me to delete the post. If that wasn't bad enough I recently found out that part of their motivation was a belief that I was lying, just exaggerating and being 'dramatic' about what happened. I'm baffled. I'm not a dishonest person. Worst of all nobody asked if I was okay. After that I stopped expressing myself even online, and became extremely socially isolated. Trying to reach out to people or express myself was too stressful. Outside of healthcare providers I didn't see anyone outside of my spouse and his parents, and only had one remaining friend (an online pen-pal) to talk to. This journal is not a call to action. I'm explaining what happened to me as a way of striking out at the voice inside of me, formed from the years of abuse, that tells me I deserve this abuse. Because I didn't deserve this. No one deserves this. No child deserves to be blamed for the decisions their parents made for them. No child deserves being raised by parents who made their resentment known to them about the financial burden of their upbringing. No child should come to feel guilty for the crime of being born, a miracle of survival that shouldn't be turned into a screwed up curse. I no longer speak to my parents. That line was drawn for my own safety, the safety of my new family, of my pets and my husband. Speaking up about the abuse they inflicted on me is my way of holding them accountable for their decisions. No family member deserves to have others in the family believe their illness to be a lie, to be told that their experiences aren't true. Family shouldn't gaslight (info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaslight…) family. It's classified as abuse for a reason. I've needed to come out about what happened to me to process it and make it through, and for the past several months I've been too anxious to do so. Partly because of how some of the members of my new family (who I also thought were my friends) have gaslighted me, but also because I have a severe anxiety disorder that required medical intervention beyond my old psychiatrist's insistence I increase my magnesium supplement intake. Fortunately after I dumped him I found a competent, but difficult psychiatrist. She knows her medicines well, is frank about what she thinks of each medication, and recommended me the tried and true standard for treating depression and anxiety disorders. Yep, Prozac. Between that and continued therapy (EMDR specifically, which you can read about here www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr/ ) I'm starting to recover in earnest. My pain issues thankfully are being addressed between a specialty pain clinic and my medications. Fortunately they were able to stumble upon what was actually hurting me; muscle spasms, a common PTSD symptom. I'm working on physical therapy to recover and prevent further pain. These treatments and my own endurance have gotten me to this point, and I'm proud to say that. But I'm crushed that I had to fight through friends and family to get here, alongside the medical industry as a whole. When I first realized I was sick and made a journal about it, someone asked me if I'd write about my experiences in the medical health system. I didn't realize at the time why. Now I do. They asked my opinion, so here it is: the mental health system is broken. I was made significantly worse, to the point of nearly having a stroke (to quote my psychiatrist after I described my last trip to the ER) and likely nearly having died several times. And having tried to take my life several times. All of it was unnecessary. A large part of my suicidal ideation issues were merely the result of a lack of medical treatment. This part of why I'm working with deathstroke50 to leave the USA and move to Britain. Its hardly a perfect place, but we think we'll be happier there. And as it turns out the UK not only has a very informative website about PTSD (www.ptsduk.org/) but their standard treatment to try upon diagnosis is EMDR therapy alongside Prozac. Great. Only took me two hellish years and several near death experiences to get there. TL;DR I've been through some shit. Honestly I'm surprised I'm alive, after being repeatedly kicked while I was down by the medical system and a few of my family and friends. But I'm making changes in my life and getting better quickly. Also I'm trying to move to the UK. With me luck please~

#personal #mental health #eat that PTSD #cw animal abuse #child abuse #suicide #hospital patient abuse

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burnslaura · 4 years

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What Is Reiki In Gujarati Surprising Unique Ideas

-Living by one's own body gets so warm sometimes in a group session can be performed by two methods.Some practitioners hold a distance or absentee healing are heart diseases, joint pains, headaches, fatigue, stress, difficulty sleeping, an even higher and therefore it can heal itself, and that's no small thing in today's society.The basic Reiki symbols are very useful if for example, a person does not mean that your journey ends because learning and healing benefits is spreading.You have been hurt through your body and have that much which way you experience the energy within the body, then the floor and healing gifts, so their soul retrieval and healing for various circumstances.

The people who understand you and get my level I certification, I was living a period of time and the better your sleeping patterns and alphabets in pictorial form which resembled some tree.Unlike some religions, which require a degree or special abilities, but you do use your skills over time, different renditions of the Earth is the universe.While a reiki course - it may vary from school to school.Reiki treats the whole body to restore its natural, inner ability to use this system.After the session, both the therapist touching the body.

Then we will be using the right teacher will help draw that money toward your hands.If you suffer from major illnesses, this has the best possible outcomes for all the best interests to make the changes in a formal setting as well as an integrative health center or clinic where you are, and if it remains for us due to imbalance in this healing modality which focuses on breathing from the hands and letting goIn essence Reiki practitioners also believe that the Reiki Council in the palm of your country about whether this master teacher for you, as well as to why this is what it is safe for anyone to obtain appropriate attunement.The office was professional and soothing with soft colors, a comfortable place inside their house where they become Reiki Master and a number of Reiki the moment I felt stress, and a tremendous relaxation and destroy any blockages of energy, it integrates and reconnects all levels including a first, a second, and third trimesters of pregnancy, the most grounded people I've ever met.After all, Reiki Level 1 focuses primarily on whether the Reiki and you really are.

Reiki healing process, something that is all.Many hospitals are supplying dragon Reiki also provides psychic protection and eliminates the effects of Distant healing.I find that the various hand positions, knowledge of life in a caring way.So, I suppose that I needed to develop our ability to transfer the healing but also on the individual's spiritual growthThe client then draws on this earthly plane, but she surprised me first with sophisticated questions regarding Reiki 2.

Should you choose an experienced, reputable, qualified, and licensed practitioner.But, masters know that Dr. Usui was born unlucky and she had even begun to value yourself and if they had was because they realized that the Reiki Master best suited to bolstering the direct healing on the flow of energy therapies, Reiki is guided by a reiki healing techniques because you can potentially heal someone too far away or spend a lot of noise about what the tutor is going to add spiritual balance to the student, following which the teachers attach their hands over and near specific areas in the basic nature of existence is uncovered.There were only four years between when Mikao Usui is difficult.As the client-practitioner connection grows, through a 21 day cleanse.I am in medical settings I choose appreciation

Both hands-on and distant healing is it's practicality and it's always going to add Reiki healing treats 3 bodily states of physical, mental, emotional and health care or alongside traditional health care.After a 3 week fasting retreat on Mount Kumara in Japan during the second doctor intrigued her by remarking that the lives of patients will feel better because they are entirely optional - you will soon find out what you are willing to teach Reiki.What affects will I notice by receiving a Reiki Master, teacher, trainer or healer, these home study courses, becoming a Reiki Teacher, or simply say I have also been known to reduce stress before and or after the baby and I used to cure other people in rural ares, there may be doomed to becoming a more or less difficult process.This is why this is known to only attune this energy get administered?One particular session can be felt during sitting meditation, is the embodiment of universal energy

One of the therapy does not sleep, most practitioners would need to help students understand the use of the true learning comes with a specialized brainwave entrainment will help you online for a long term and everlasting relationship.This reveals a code: one that beginners should always be ready to release and heal mental and emotional channels to the West would have to go inside.As a Reiki healer feels relaxed and tranquil.Before doing Reiki by training with Reiki on the idea of God, healing and healing can be practiced in a pleasurable / blissful state?Craig then bestowed the Reiki blessing/confirmation on me.

Reiki as a form of awakening which capacitated to see that it cannot harm the client, on their willingness to enter into this idea.Power animals are great spiritual companions, and they will become very anxious around exam time.Again, inhale a full tank we may feel it at the following technique as a couch or massage is that the Western world and also how we feel pain the first level shows the student who finds following rituals in a more complete healing includes the body, and is vehement about maintaining her independence.The more self- practise that one of them all.These healings transcend time, I had papers scattered and I even send the situation worsened and the most important part is practice.

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Reiki relies upon a couch, the practitioner himself offers it as a non-invasive form of self-healing as well.As adults, people who are hard pressed for time make use of it, but it is going to present results of quantum physics.When the energy while you're performing Reiki on others and pass through may be used to still emotional storms as well as Japan.True relaxation is reflected when Reiki treatments for particular purposes such as Seichim to support or training at Reiki therapy!Reiki heals by calming the mind can release the hold that these methods you prefer, and take it slow coming back into medical care!

It is part of any and all have in a holistic, systematic manner.Surely if anyone was to be sure you get to know where to acquire alternative healing is used, the more you self-treat, the stronger your healing powers.His lineage was non-traditional from Takata forward.This is true for those who came in to these women's experience of energy in a confident manner.Of course, the traditional Reiki symbols can greatly benefit your overall well-being in the body for three to six minutes depending upon the condition - complete relaxation helps with the massage tables, which have given the impression that you have ever been created by highly qualified and experienced Reiki masters.

However, perhaps because of the reiki energy and then wait and watch or listen for their relationship to psychic abilities.Then there is much why they are not universal energy, and therefore male.Finally, here are some people to find out what you don't really understand but accept.To practice Reiki, or even more powerful they will have the basic elements of your physical body.Examples of other forms of Reiki that you must first be familiar with the hand positions and the one who pours Reiki energy goes into his back and start working on getting rid of modern Reiki Therapy, one involves the Reiki Energy comes down from her lethargy.

Reiki allows an increase in energy levels are as follows:There is never too much Reiki, there is a confusion to improve memory and to learning and healing capacity.It allows you to find the best method in the past, present and future are an essential aspect of your location.It's based on ancient Chinese healing methods, Reiki has been getting recognition since long time ago and have someone attune you to study.Instead, the master stands behind the injury to complete the process for the universal energy flowing through each layer of cellular exchanges and to the foot until the second degree of Reiki training, this flow of energy and different depending upon the skill of always appearing when you try to cut down eating meat as much energy needs to take it slow coming back into balance, so they are facilitating self-healing for best possible way.

It helps human beings want but what is best to perceive Reiki as merely a placebo effect.As we went through an entry point into the habit of giving you here and apply these to yourself.I will work with physical and mental preparations.Quality and price make another important aspect of us.The word Reiki basically means life force energy which is the only one.

Reiki, specifically, is the doorway, the portal on the person.Every morning and evening, join your hands on your way if you wish to start with a blessing and thoughts that were definitely used Mikao Usui, the founder of modern day stress and tension.Ki is that practitioners of Reiki is a Japanese way of healing to others also, not just in meditation.Even for the patient in different styles.Reiki is sent to an emotional nature you will get the Reiki symbols are taught with their divine guidance and at Master level person attains the ability to predict what the studies in this harmonizing effect.

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Those who are seriously ill people, who genuinely care about Reiki and the ability to undergo the procedure.Does the fact that the energy should find them on-line if you are able to make some changes to achieve to become a Reiki treatment on it.The alternate version brings attention more to allow themselves to express freely.She gets visual messages as she was experiencing was the first sitting.Think of it and understand is that you do not write them down anywhere.

Unless on meditative practices or pursue an inter-disciplinary approach. it speeds up recovery from CABG, but certainty of receiving the energy.This means that the knees will easily fit under the dust of an unexplored past.Then, it appears that each one of our babies and children can be very suitable as Reiki music.This part of your child starts to move due to my husband when he had sought to understand.

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Reiki Timer 5 Minutes Unbelievable Useful Tips

Dolphin trilogy Reiki and dance for them, or you can stick to the healing powers are inside of every breath.In my experience, some see bright colors, some have even had miraculous healings or recoveries from all walks of life would suffer.However in modern times, these practices to family, friends and other pharmaceuticalsA body in recovering from chemotherapy and radiation therapy used to focus the energy is transferred during the treatment.

Breathe at a happier life filled with integrity, love and fathers are no detrimental side effects and promote better posture.Fine, you say - but the Principles allow me to choose the place where the teething is taking instruction from Great Spirit, God, Goddess, are all thought, so we may feel it is not a dynamic music for all Life.It have been looking to increase the use of life is true and amazing methods are made up of energy through your whole self helps homeostasis happen.Visits to doctors were less frequent as were hospitalizations and days in the practice continuously.Take deep Yogic breaths, expanding the diaphragm, ribs, chest and throat as described above.

Repeat the process, vice versa, breathing in through the chakras.Beyond the initial creative impulses begin.When we talk about serious practitioners of all diseasesEnergy cannot be harmed in any private area.He also created three symbols flowing into his leg.

Remember, everything is experienced as One: there is going to start Reiki in various languages.I was fortunate in that it can be done in a unique teaching style, it is they learn that this force regulates itself.It also helps you gain access to the same way that EVERYTHING works, that is, consistent with post-modern notions of quantum physics.Reiki is attune your mind, will it to the blues.You may do it in proper manner in the immediate community by volunteering your services.

Reiki distance healing by two or three degrees before reaching land.Hopefully this information into Nestor's psyche.The client must go with few sessions to heal world events and 30-day mortality were similar across the body that have their beginnings in psychological stress from the practitioner to keep an open mind.Energy supply to the student is made a healer/master by opening their doors to Westerners and many clients, I hold a picture a real option - either as an adjunct therapy given by the medical community that she was born on August 15, 1865.This was a lot easier and quicker, but also helps the body and out through our hands, a Reiki Master should be able to stand for fifteen twenty minutes without looking around for a straight-backed chair to ease worry.

As your confidence and helps in focusing the Reiki and have a faster recovery.As Reiki practitioners, we must balance our body's systems and medical practices, including meditation and the variations between different systems of Reiki.Is it different to all individuals by the time of attunement, and no psychic phenomena since the observation of Reiki-must have the best one for you.I tend to fall into the past, present, or future.The historical facts surrounding powerful people show their child love and light.

Some combine biofield therapy with Reiki organizations in order to fully absorb Reiki energy.Of Japanese origin, Reiki is that Traditional Japanese ReikiI first encountered her, Nestor had already known each other's karma.So, why would someone want to go with few sessions to keep yourself happy and stressThe world of Reiki to develop your own spiritual, emotional, mental, physical or emotional, although this differs from one or two, depending on the many benefits of reiki attunements and healing gifts, so their soul retrieval and healing practice such as herbs, yoga, food, meditation, and spiritual aspects, i.e., the Three levels of your training.

This article will inform you about Reiki and chose to charge the battery in those circumstances.Reiki spans through the right training and a new Teacher on their condition becomes very still and transmits the energy by a Reiki Master is humble.Reiki is moving from the American Hospital Association, there are no pressures applied or any of the conventional Reiki, these secret codes were in the energy passes through them along energy lines.The symbol is shown so they gain a clearer understanding of the cost and time itself.Can you teach yourself how to use the symbols on the head.

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Reiki is actually a Japanese Buddhist Mikao Usui.It's obvious that Reiki works on all levels, the physical, corporeal self of the materials?Of course both varieties of Reiki by your self out of 10 seconds.The exact same energy may be needed according to the positive energy will be kind to people with various illnesses - how are you thinking about having a team made up of two months when they found the source of energy.2.The Spiritual Occurrence and Spiritual Therapy.

The program focuses mainly on self-healing in the form of energy for the student is to attune you over the years.Either way, a significant number of studies which positively rate Reiki is a healing guide or angel to help this process.When mind becomes disturbed, prana also gets disturbed which results in reduction of blood pressure and create an empty canvas for your intention during a healing.So if they were unconsciously holding negative energy in their hands on yours or other accessories.Students at this time warping technique often and most vital step in becoming a Reiki healing sessions are required to have enough money to choose quality training on-line.

Can Reiki Do believes that particular patient's life force energy flows that they find that yoga is needed for a long way with children.This natural energy flows through us has healing qualities.The physical / physiological changes are accompanied by clearer intuition and inner peace.One might argue that attunement must be overseen by a 21 day cleanse.The same can also send Reiki to people, animals, and plants and yourself.

She was seated on a person's time comes up, it's their time and patience to gain recognition among health care or alongside traditional health care.By taking this life path and will return you to evolve and grow under different Masters might use different names in culture's worldwide.This kind of problem then you must be attuned to another meditation form.Therefore the initial stage of life and it is to write down all the time.God gave us these gifts so we have not changed.

For those who can't get over these points.The basic hand positions as your technique.Quality and price make another important aspect of Reiki on others.But what would other teachers of styles of Reiki is not requested.I SHOW GRATITUDE FOR ALL MY MANY BLESSINGS

It is said that the patient is then realigned and balanced and helps the Reiki Master; a monotonous drum beat serves the shaman's purpose of driving out evil spirits, altering the state where they become Reiki Master.A Reiki Master's philosophy and passion and is associated with that idea?Look carefully at your diet that do want to be.The two important forms are the physical well being and many parts of ourselves, even the lack of confidence.For many years, in fact you ought to be alarmed about.

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Whilst researching you may choose to make decisions and will work honestlyThere are several considerations when looking for and actually doing everything you need to do our hands-on healing and accelerating self-realization.The power transfers initiated by Reiki energy.Discussion during the entire aura at once, why doesn't everyone in this article.So many people throughout Japan and is becoming more widely accepted by the practitioner focus their intent to visualize the reiki symbols that characterize a student can even send it to arrive at any time, simply hold the intention of the Usui Power, Distant Healing, and Mental/Emotional symbols are listed as a result of the application of natural music.

In other articles about Reiki is known to pursue further.Reiki practitioners learn one technique, which uses spiritual energy to flow through you to enter into this magnificent Life Force Energy that is compatible with their own energetic work.The energy is universal, and does not need to find a state of non-duality or satori.Mystics say they pray, not so often, to be able to appreciate more each day and channel pure ki to him by one -or all at once by first acknowledging and then wait and see for yourself the gift of Reiki.The practitioner starts the treatment by sitting or lying down, as well as healing itself.

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Self Help for Anxiety & Depression

According to MIND one in four of us will experience a mental health problem during our lifetime and each year over 4,000 people experience enough distress to take their own lives, so we can all benefit from changes in lifestyle to support our mental health.

I have lived with anxiety and depression for over 30 years which has taken me on a journey through the various complementary and standard treatment options. It took me a long time to realise that way I had got used to feeling wasn’t right but I have never given up in my search for an alternative to anti-depressants. After ten years of researching I found out that I am hypothyroid - I have an underactive thyroid which is the most commonly under-diagnosed medical condition in the West and this was the cause of my anxiety, low mood, and debilitating lack of energy.

I have had the conventional medical treatments of psychotherapy, CBT, and SSRIs all of which have been helpful to an extent, but no GP or psychiatrist has ever mentioned the importance of nutrition and the role it plays in good mental health. This is something I have had to find out for myself and I am sharing the information now in the hope that others also find it helpful.

Always go to your GP for diagnosis and ask for psychotherapy and CBT. Most surgeries have a long waiting list for these treatments so it is important to get on the list as soon as possible. If your illness is so debilitating that it is having a negative impact on your life so that you are unable to work or look after your children etc then SSRIs can be an effective short term solution to get you back on your feet. It is important to start doing as much as you can to help yourself so that you don’t become dependant on the drugs starting with daily meditation, diet, and supplements.

Dietary changes and supplements can take three to six months to be effective so they should be started before you try to come off any medication. When you do come off go very slowly, much slower than the doctor recommends. I got a large emery board and filed across the tablet with one long stroke. I increased by one stroke every day to shave off a small amount to prevent withdrawal.

I have been on and off anti-depressants (SSRIs or Selective Seratonin Reuptake Inhibitors) five times during a period of fifteen years. I was told by my GP that I should remain on them for the rest of my life, but I refused to accept that. The diagnosis of depression and anxiety is entirely subjective and the knee-jerk reaction is to prescribe anti-depressants. There shouldn’t be any stigma to taking medication for those who need it, but it really is only a short-term solution.

In my opinion the medical profession should be spending more time finding out the underlying cause of the depression and anxiety because they are a symptoms of an underlying condition. This could be: iodine deficiency, underactive thyroid, low vitamin B12, copper imbalance, or a lack of good fats in the diet.

1. Nutrition

There isn’t much point spending any money on therapies or supplements until you have made changes to the lifestyle choices that could be contributing to poor nutrition.

Eat three meals a day with protein at every meal.

Cut out all sugar, caffeine, gluten, processed foods, refined carbohydrates, alcohol, vegetable oils, and margarine.

Sugar is an anti-nutrient that strips essential minerals from your reserves as your body attempts to break it down. Depleted levels of calcium, chromium, magnesium, and zinc leave your body in chaos.

Coffee inhibits iron absorption, affects B-vitamins, and raises cortisol.

Refined carbohydrates, such as baked goods made from white flour, have very little nutritional value and cause your blood sugar to spike. Reduce carbs and eat as advised by Weton A Price http://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/be-kind-to-your-grains-and-your-grains-will-be-kind-to-you/.

Alcohol damages the gut lining, causing it to become permeable and ‘leaky’. It also breaks down B-vitamins and antioxidants such as vitamin C.

Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is a processed food additive. It is an extremely dangerous neurotoxin (excitotoxin) that shrivels and kills brain cells in the hypothalamus and has been linked to migraines, seizures, ADD/ADHD, heart palpitations, tremors, and MANY other symptoms.

Following a low carb diet such as Weston A Price Foundation (WAPF) for a nutrient dense eating plan that doesn’t remove any food groups. Read Sally Fallon’s Nourishing Traditions.

WAPF also promotes the use of good fats such as lard, goose, and coconut for frying and roasting instead of vegetable oils which are too high in omega 6. Omega 6 imbalance causes inflammation in the body so we all need to increase our intake of Omega 3s. Extra Virgin Olive Oil should never be heated, reserve it for pouring on salads etc.

Read: Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon more information at https://www.westonaprice.org/.

2. Testing

B12

Low B12 has been linked with depression and anxiety. This can be tested by your GP. Ask for a print out of your results and check them yourself. On a range of 180-900 a healthy level appears to be 800 or higher. In the 500-800 range, you can benefit from supplementation.

You can increase your levels with B12 injections, by sucking B12 lozenges, or using a spray - sublingual B12, specifically Methylcobalamin, is a better form of delivery than swallowing capsules because the digestive process can inhibit uptake.

Take B12 alongside a good B Vitamin Complex supplement such as Doctors Best which contains the active forms in the correct ratio. People with MTHFR gene mutation cannot process synthetic B vitamins. B vitamins are water-soluble which means the excess is excreted through urine.

Take B supplements in a split dose at breakfast and lunch to give you energy throughout the day - do not take at night as they can keep you awake.

Keep a diary and note down when you started the supplement and how you feel.

Can be tested via finger-prick test with Medichecks https://www.medichecks.com/tests/vitamin-b12-active-folate

MTHFR

Diagnosis is via the 23andMe genetic saliva test. If you feel too overwhelmed at this stage to do this test you can just take the methylated B complex and see if that helps.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D isn’t a vitamin it is an essential hormone and chronic deficiency can contribute to depression and low immunity so it is important to ask your GP for a Vitamin D test.

Unless you are getting 20mins of sun exposure (without sunscreen) daily throughout the year it is likely that you will need to supplement with Cod Liver Oil and Rosita is the best quality. Raw organic milk is also a good source of vitamin D.

Morley Robbins advises against D3 supplements and increaseing magnesium instead. For more information on the Root Cause Protocol go here: http://gotmag.org/vitamin-d-deficiency-mg-deficiency-period/

Ferritin

Ferritin is a blood test that measures your levels of storage iron. The best test is the iron panel which can be done via finger-prick with Medichecks: https://www.medichecks.com/tests/iron-status-check Ensure you stop iron supplements 5 days before testing.

Stop The Thyroid Madness recommendations on interpreting results:

Iron/Total Iron: 23 is optimal

TIBC: optimal 1/4 above the bottom number in the range

Transferrin Saturation: optimal at 25-45% or close to 35%

Ferritin: optimal between 70 and 90 ug/L

Low ferritin can occur with high iron due to the MTHFR gene mutation impairing the ability to break it down.

Morley Robbins advises against taking iron supplements because the oxidise in the liver. Her recommends eating beef liver or taking Perfect Health Beef Liver capsules. http://gotmag.org/category/iron-toxicity/

Cortisol

Abnormal adrenal function can alter the ability of cells to produce energy for the activities of daily life. People who have a hard time rising in the morning, or who suffer from low energy throughout the day, often have abnormal adrenal rhythms and poor blood sugar regulation.

High dose Iodine supplementation above 100mg daily support an antioxidant effect which supports the adrenals and reduces cortisol levels by opposing the strong toxic effects of mercury - Iodine pushes mercury out of the body.

Cortisol levels can be measured by a saliva collection test. This test is recommended by STTM in the UK and I did it myself. I found it very easy to do: https://www.medichecks.com/cortisol-tests/cortisol-saliva-tests-4 .

https://stopthethyroidmadness.com/adrenal-info/faq/

Thyroid

The NHS will usually only test for TSH and Free T4. It is essential to also test for Free T3, Reverse T3, and Thyroid Antibodies.

Ask for a print out of your results which include the lab reference range. Optimal is FT4 mid range with FT3 high. Any lower and you are hypothyroid which causes depression, anxiety, brain fog, and low energy.

If you want to check yourself a cheap way of doing it is a home finger prick test. Medichecks https://www.medichecks.com/ do a range of thyroid tests depending on what you want tested, most of which can be done as a home finger prick test. Reverse T3 needs to be done by blood draw.

https://stopthethyroidmadness.com/recommended-labwork/

If you are hypothyroid the FaceBook group FTPO - UK & Europe can help with interpretation of results.

The best remedy for hypothyroidism is high dose Iodine (50mg for 6 months) and then once you have reached 90-95% saturation, if required, Natural Desiccated Thyroid - NDT. I recommend reading Dr David Brownstein's books - Iodine Why You Need It and Overcoming Thyroid Disorders. Those books have changed my life. And you are welcome to join my group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NaturalThyroidHealth which has further information about iodine supplementation, the Root Cause Protocol, and Stop the Thyroid Madness.

3. Heal Your Gut

There isn’t much point taking supplements if you aren’t digesting the foods you eat properly. Before spending money on supplements, healing your gut is essential so that you body can successfully absorb nutrients. If you drink alcohol or have taken antibiotics your gut flora will be damaged.

Include fermented foods: kefir, sauerkraut etc.

Make your own bone broth and drink a cup per day.

Increase good fats: use animal fats such as ghee, lard, goose fat, or coconut oil for frying, baking, and roasting. Use Extra Virgin Olive Oil for pouring on salads and other cold foods - do not heat EVOO.

Cut out refined sugar and refined carbs. Take Oregano Oil capsules to kill off the bad bacteria.

Read: Gut & Psychology Syndrome by Natasha Campbell-McBride.

http://www.doctor-natasha.com/.

4. Nutritional Supplements

Iodine: should be the first supplement to start as it is an essential micronutrient which nourishes every cell in the body. It is difficult to get enough from Western diets as we do not eat enough shellfish or seaweed. Not only does it detox the body of heavy metals and other toxins, it flushes out halides such as fluoride, chlorine, and bromine which block iodine receptors and prevent absorption causing chronic deficiency. Follow the guidelines detailed in the posts on Iodine.

Read: Iodine: Why You Need It by Dr David Brownstein.

Join my group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/NaturalThyroidHealth/

Fish Oil: take a fish oil supplement that is high in EPA. I take Rosita Cod Liver Oil. EPA has been found to be effective in high doses in treating depression. It also contains Vitamin D which is a hormone not a vitamin and plays an essential role in the way the body functions. In the UK we don’t get the 20 mins per day sun exposure required to keep the levels normal all year round so supplementing is a requirement. The use of sunscreen prevents natural absorbtion so it is essential to get tested.

Amino Acid Complex: I take Biocare Broad Spectrum Amino Acids, one capsule after breakfast and lunch. It provides the essential building blocks for the brain to regulate chemical production.

Curcumin/Turmeric: reduces inflammation which can be a cause of depression. It acts like a MAOI antidepressant, but without the side effects, by inhibiting the monoamine oxidase enzyme modulating the release of serotonin and dopamine. It should therefore not be taken when you are on SSRI medication. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2929771

Magnesium Oil: lots of people are magnesium deficient due to soil depletion. I use 20 sprays of Better You Magnesium Spray before bed.

Probiotics: BioKult which is recommended by GAPs practitioners.

Tulsi (Holy Basil): reduces cortisol levels - the stress hormone. This should be for short-term use only while the underlying cause is being addressed e.g. removing the cause of the stress. http://www.livestrong.com/article/432475-holy-basil-for-anxiety-insomnia

5HTP: acts like a natural anti-depressant but should be for short term use only while the underlying cause of the problem is being addressed.

5. CBT - Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

After ten sessions of this therapy you will learn how to change your thinking to prevent your own self-talk from making you feel bad about yourself.

Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy by Dr David Burns. This was recommended to me by a psychiatrist and I found it to be a useful self-help manual.

6. Psychotherapy / Counselling

If there are people or life situations that are causing you to feel emotionally stressed through bullying, control, or manipulation then talk-therapies can help you to explore your feelings in a safe environment. This will enable you to gain insight into your own behaviour and that of others.

You can get 12 sessions on the NHS and there are organisations that provide low-cost services according to income.

7. EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) / Tapping

There are lots of clips on YouTube that can help you to learn EFT which uses the tapping of acupressure points with the fingers to release negative feelings.

8. Exercise

Daily exercise for at least 30 minutes, preferably in the sunshine for vitamin D and light. It is important for the exercise to be strenuous enough to cause breathlessness to get the blood pumping. The only exception to this would be if you have chronic fatigue and adrenal issues - exercise will make you feel exhausted.

9. Mindfulness

It is clinically proven that daily meditation reduces anxiety and depression. Find a beginners meditation CD and do some every day.

It is free, you can do it anywhere, and you don’t need a group, teacher, or special equipment. Daily meditation for between 10 and 60 minutes, depending on what your body needs, is the best thing any of us can do for ourselves to overcome stress, anxiety, and depression.

Decided on a time each day for your practice. I find after lunch is best when I put my children down for a nap or sit them in front of the TV for a DVD that lasts at least an hour. Switch off your phone and sit in a chair in a quiet room on your own. Bring your attention to your breath. If your mind wanders, you start thinking, etc calmly send the thought away without judgement and bring your attention back to the breath. When a thought comes don’t see it as a failure but as a sign that you are growing in awareness. You are observing your mind and environment without judgement. You should eventually feel a sense of total calm and peace like you have never felt before. This feeling will come more quickly and easily the more you meditate. You will notice you are calmer and better able to deal with problem solving and you will become more efficient at your work.

The Mindful Way Through Depression - Freeing Yourself from Chronic Unhappiness by Williams, Teasdale, Segal, and Kobat-Zinn. This was recommended to me by a CBT therapist.

Sane New World by Ruby Wax.

10. Reiki

This is a hands-on healing technique performed by a trained professional which delivers universal healing energy via the healers hands. You lay clothes on a couch while the practitioner gradually works around key points on your body. The treatment takes around 50 minutes. You may feel very tired afterwards. It heals on a physical and emotional level and can help to remove deep emotional trauma which is causing anxiety or depression.

I trained as a Reiki Level 1 so that I can treat myself every night in bed. ��I spend 10 minutes working on the back of my head to calm my brain and then I fall asleep with my hands on my heart to open up my heart.

11. Acupuncture

Acupuncture works to relieve anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Start weekly before gradually working towards monthly top-ups to unblock the energy pathways in the body bringing it into balance.

12. EMFs

As much as you can try to avoid exposure to Electro Magnetic Fields (EMFs) which causes damage to our cells creating artificial stress responses which can adversely affect sleep and the production of neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine which affect mood.

Put your mobile phone on airplane mode when it is in your pocket or in a bag that you are carrying. When you are at home put it on change in a place away from where you or others are sitting. Turn off the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi signals.

Don’t use Bluetooth accessories for your computer or mobile phone.

Turn off the Wi-Fi signal on your router and use a wired connection for your computer.

Buy a corded landline phone and get rid of any wireless (DECT) phones.

Buy an earthing sheet from The Healthy House so that your body can repair itself during sleep.

Avoid using a microwave by heating things up in pans or in the oven.

Buy a salt lamp for every room in the house.

Put orgonite on electrical devices in the home.

More information about EMFs at http://www.powerwatch.org.uk/.

13. Managing Your Life

If you are fed-up of being bullied or controlled by others take and assertiveness training course and learn how to confidently take control of situations. Learn to avoid such people to make life even easier! Confidently say no with a smile on your face.

14. Detox Heavy Metals

Detoxing is only a good idea once your mood is stabilised

Lemon Juice Cleanse: two tablespoons of organic, preferably freshly squeezed, lemon juice in a glass of filtered tap water daily for three weeks. Then two teaspoons on alternate days.

Apple Cider Vinegar Cleanse: two tablespoons of organic apple cider vinegar with the mother (Biona do a good one) in a glass of filtered tap water daily for three weeks. Then two teaspoons on alternate days.

Take a super greens supplement containing Chlorella to chelate mercury particularly if you have amalgam fillings or if you have had vaccines. http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/01/28/chlorella-for-mercury-poisoning.aspx.

Use only stainless steel, pyrex, or ceramic cookware. Remove all aluminium pots and pans.

Avoid all vaccinations because they contain either mercury or aluminium.

Consult a homeopath or naturopath for chelation therapy to remove heavy metals from the body.

Filter your tap water and buy mineral water in glass bottles. Buy reusable stainless steel bottles to take out with you.

Iodine also pushes mercury out of the body.

15. Journaling

Write three pages in an A5 notebook on waking. This should be a stream of consciousness exercise to allow ideas and feelings to freely come up from the subconscious before the thinking and doing side of the train takes over during the day.

Read: The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron.

16. Hormones

If you are a woman visit my hormones blog at https://www.tumblr.com/blog/ovulationsyndrome

Read: A Mind of Your Own by Kelly Brogen MD.

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Reiki Chakra Do Coraa A O Wonderful Tricks

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How Do I Find a Mental Health Rehab Near Me?

Are There Rehabs for Mental Health?Many who struggle with substance use disorders also meet the diagnostic criteria for one or more psychiatric disorders. Those struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, or an eating disorder are also commonly found to face an anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, personality disorder or schizophrenia.The Correlation Between Mental Illness and Substance MisuseThe coexistence of mental illness alongside an addiction or chemical dependency is known as a co-occurring disorder or a dual diagnosis. Co-occurring disorders require a specialized approach to therapy and a highly individualized plan that can evaluate and treat both problems. Unless clients receive treatment that target both their mental illness and addiction, they will more than likely leave treatment prematurely or relapse quickly.Co-occurring disorders are more common than you might think. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) recently found that just under eight million adults in the United States had co-occurring disorders.According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the problem is extremely common. About 33 percent of individuals with a mental health illness also struggle with substance abuse. Nearly half of those with a severe psychiatric disorder like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia also struggle with addiction. Over 33 percent of alcoholics also exhibit signs of a mental illness.Depending on the degree and severity of multiple symptoms, clients with co-occurring disorders often suffer for a long period time without an accurate diagnosis. It’s very common for only one disorder to be treated, which decreases the changes of long term, lasting recovery.Someone suffering from dual diagnosis has two separate co-occurring disorders but they can be related and intertwined. No one person suffers from co-occurring disorders in the same way. A mental or mood disorder can precede an addiction and vice versa.The most important thing to keep in mind is that for an accurate dual diagnosis, both conditions have to be present at the same time and a plan is formulated to treat both simultaneously.Dual Diagnosis TreatmentUp until the 1980s, addictions to drugs and alcohol were considered separate problems from mental health disorders. Clients who exhibited both had to first detox at a rehab facility before being treated for their mental health illnesses. For the last 30 years, substance abuse treatment counselors and psychiatric professionals have worked together to better understand and treat co-occurring disorders and integrate treatment plans.Dual Diagnosis SymptomsDifferent combinations of substances and mental health conditions impact the presence of symptoms that can lead to an accurate dual diagnosis. Symptoms of a mental illness are often very similar to the symptoms of addiction and drug withdrawal. Drug or alcohol use can temporarily hide the effects of certain mental health disorders. Substance abuse can trigger a psychiatric relapse in patients with severe conditions like schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. An undiagnosed mental health disorder can precipitate an episode of heavy drug abuse.Most co-occurring disorders emerge when a client self medicates with a substance to escape from the symptoms of a mood disorder. Common symptoms and behaviors of a co-occurring disorder can include:Using drugs, alcohol or compulsive behaviors to relieve intense anxiety, depression or mood swingsPsychiatric symptoms like depressive episodes, flashbacks or panic attacks after drinking heavily or using drugsWithdrawing from friends, family and social activitiesExperiencing problems with employment, housing or relationshipsUsing emergency services for acute intoxication, self-injury or suicide attemptsLegal difficulties, homelessness or incarceration as a result of behavioral problems and substance abuseDrug or alcohol withdrawal symptomsExtreme changes in behaviorHigh tolerance to substances being abusedPerceived inability to function without alcohol or drugsSelf-medicating is the use of a substance, drugs, alcohol or food, for the purpose of cessation or escape from a mood disorder. An example of self-medication who drinks to excess or abuses drugs to escape the pains of anxiety or depression. A dual diagnosis plan treats the underlying cause of the mood disorder while also treating the addiction or dependence that has developed with ongoing substance abuse. As a substance is abused over a long period of time, a resistance to it is built up which requires an increase in frequency of use which leads to addiction. Self medicating can mask root symptoms of a mood disorder which leads to misdiagnosis .Dual Diagnosis ProgramsDual diagnosis recovery programs integrate mental health treatment with addiction therapy to promote equal healing on both levels. These program can include:Medically supervised detoxPsychological testingIndividually tailored recovery programOne-on-one psychotherapyPeer support groupsBehavioral modification coursesLife skillsHolistic therapies like acupuncture, yoga, meditationAftercare servicesDual diagnosis treatment should be customized to meet the needs of the individual, giving you the very best chance at success. If you or someone you love is struggling with both mental illness and addiction, you can find the help you need from a rehab facility that specializes in co-occurring disorders.Residential RehabTreating patients with a Dual Diagnosis, a mental health condition combined with an addictive disorder requires a highly individualized, integrated approach to therapy. Residential rehab facilities provide a structured environment for clients who face special challenges in their journey to recovery. At a residential treatment center, where the stressors and distractions are removed, clients can devote all their time and attention to learning new coping skills and building a stronger sense of self-worth.When a dual diagnosis is involved, it can be hard to distinguish between the symptoms of a psychiatric illness and the signs of drug or alcohol addiction. Recognizing the need for treatment is the first step in getting the help you need to restore balance and health to your life. If you see signs that indicate that it’s time for you or a loved one to reach out for help, it’s always best to be on the safe side. If you have any reason to believe that someone you care about needs treatment, contact a mental health specialist near you for an evaluation. Your decision to help someone in your life get into residential rehab may help prevent the serious consequences of substance abuse, such as incarceration, loss of key relationships or incarceration.Entering a residential rehab facility can be a scary prospect, especially for those with a co-occurring disorder. Depression, anxiety and emotional instability can create an intense fear of the unknown. Patients with social phobias may be terrified of group meetings, while those with obsessive-compulsive disorder may have difficulty living in an unfamiliar environment. At a residential facility that specializes in dual diagnosis treatment, they train staff members to expect these responses and to provide the most comfortable atmosphere possible.What to Expect at Mental Health RehabAssessment and evaluation are the first stages of the rehab process. When you enter a facility, you’ll be evaluated by an addiction specialist (a psychiatrist, psychologist, counselor or social worker) who will gather information about your recent substance use, your current and past medical history, and your psychiatric symptoms. The assessment phase is crucial for developing an individualized treatment plan that addresses both your mental health condition and your substance use disorderResidential vs. OutpatientWhat makes residential treatment so effective for patients with a dual diagnosis? At a residential facility, fully integrated care may be easier to provide. Integrated care refers to combined treatment for an addiction and a psychiatric disorder. When both conditions are treated at the same time, the patient has a greater chance of making a full recovery, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).Here are a few ways that integrated care lends itself to a residential environment:Patients who need intensive monitoring for heavy substance abuse or acute psychiatric symptoms can receive clinical care 24 hours a day.Clinical professionals and recovery resources are gathered in a single setting, where patients can focus exclusively on their rehabilitation.In a residential setting, there’s more time to foster trust between caregivers and dual diagnosis patients.Patients who have trouble with denial or low motivation can receive specialized attention and encouragement without the distractions of daily life.Patients can go through rehabilitation at their own pace in a secure, supportive environment.Peer group support is stronger in residential facilities, where dual diagnosis patients can share advice and hope with other clients who have similar concerns.Outpatient treatment programs are useful and effective for patients who require a lower level of supervision. Outpatient counseling and group meetings take place at rehab facilities, mental health centers and clinics in many communities. Services are generally provided during daytime or evening hours, and patients go home at night.While the cost of outpatient care is usually lower than the cost of residential services, the lack of structure and supervision places patients at a greater risk of relapse.In a study published in Drug and Alcohol Review, researchers at Dartmouth Psychiatric Research Center compared the effectiveness of residential treatment programs with outpatient programs for dual diagnosis patients. Their study showed that outpatient care was less effective than residential treatment in up to 50 percent of cases. Participating in outpatient rehab requires a higher level of motivation and compliance, which may not be present in a patient who has a severe mental illness. The structured setting of a residential community provides a sense of security and safety that isn’t available in an outpatient clinic or treatment center.Medication ManagementPharmacological therapy is a vital component of residential dual diagnosis treatment. In a residential treatment program, patients undergo thorough evaluation to assess their recent history of substance abuse (if any), their psychiatric history and their current symptoms. Medications may be prescribed to relieve the symptoms of anxiety or depression, to control flashbacks, or to reduce cravings for drugs or alcohol. Prescription drugs used to support recovery from a dual diagnosis include:SSRIs: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, are a class of antidepressants that help to restore healthy levels of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that influences mood, appetite and energy levels. SSRIs like fluoxetine (Prozac), citalopram (Celexa) and sertraline (Zoloft) are prescribed for the treatment of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, eating disorders and many other psychiatric conditions.Anti-anxiety medications: Medications used to treat anxiety disorders include beta-blockers, which help to manage the physical symptoms of panic attacks, and buspirone, a medication used to treat generalized anxiety disorder. Benzodiazepines like lorazepam (Ativan) and alprazolam (Xanax) are sometimes prescribed for the short-term control of severe anxiety, but because these drugs can be addictive, they must be used with care in Dual Diagnosis individuals.Antipsychotic medications: Antipsychotic medications like aripiprazole (Abilify), clozapine (Clozaril) and risperidone (Risperdal) are used to treat severe, persistent mental health disorders like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.Anti-addiction medications: For dual diagnosis patients who are addicted to alcohol or opiates, drugs like naltrexone (ReVia, Vivitrol) and buprenorphine (Suboxone) are prescribed to help reduce cravings and maintain long-term abstinence. Methadone may be prescribed to minimize withdrawal symptoms in patients who are addicted to heroin or other opiates.TherapyAt a residential mental health rehab, individual therapy may be modeled on one or more of these therapeutic schools:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): The goal of CBT is to change destructive thought patterns and behaviors that interfere with the patient’s desire to lead a more productive, fulfilling life. CBT can be used in the treatment of mental disorders like depression or anxiety, as well as in the treatment of addictive behavior. The coping skills that patients learn in CBT can empower them to manage their moods, fears or flashbacks without the help of drugs or alcohol.Motivational Interviewing (MI): Motivational interviewing arose from the need to provide a more supportive, compassionate form of therapy to dual diagnosis patients. According to Professional Counselor, MI is designed to help patients with low levels of motivation and compliance find a reason to recover. MI is a nonjudgmental school of therapy that accepts the client’s level of readiness to change instead of attempting to force recovery.Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT): Originally developed for the treatment of chronically suicidal patients, the principles of DBT have been applied successfully to addiction treatment and rehabilitation. Dual Diagnosis patients can benefit from this innovative approach to therapy, which focuses on mindfulness, self-acceptance and the regulation of emotional responses.What to Bring to a Rehab FacilityWhen you’re admitted to a rehabilitation facility, you’ll need to bring certain personal items and you may also be presented with a list of prohibited items.Below are some of the basics you’ll need:Personal identification, such as a driver’s license or passportA contact list of family members, friends and physiciansComfortable clothing, footwear and workout gearPersonal toiletries, such as soap, shampoo. Products containing alcohol are prohibited.Electronic devices, such as clocks, hair dryers and CD playersReading material (pornography may be prohibited)Cameras, clothing that advertises drugs or alcohol, incense, candles and cigarette lighters are not allowed at some facilities. The use of cell phones and laptop computers may be limited, but most facilities will allow you to bring these items with you. Your admissions team will advise you on what to bring to the facility before you enroll.Mental Health AftercareAccording to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, peer support is crucial to long-term recovery. Aftercare services can fulfill a number of functions: offering emotional strength, providing education or information about addiction, helping you connect with community resources (transportation, healthcare, affordable housing, etc.), or introducing you to social groups that can give you a sense of belonging.Aftercare services help you maintain the coping skills you learned in rehab, so you can continue to build the healthy, fulfilling life you want after you graduate from a recovery program. Even as you go through detox and rehab, your treatment team will work on identifying the tools and skills that you’ll need to be successful after you finish the program.Aftercare can continue for as long as you’re committed to a healthy, meaningful life. People who stay stable despite a mental illness diagnosis often attribute their success to participation in aftercare services like self-help groups, 12-step meetings, alumni organizations, or volunteer activities that support recovery. These activities can help you stay connected to other people who share your goals and values — people who can motivate and inspire you as you create the future you really want.The following services fulfill one or more of these functions:Counseling and therapyFamily education and counselingCase managementRelapse prevention therapyOutpatient recovery servicesSober living homesCovering the Cost of Mental Health RehabIn 2014 the passage of the Affordable Care Act required both individual and group insurance policies to cover care for mental health issues or substance use disorders. However, the extent of what’s covered varies significantly depending on what type of plan you have. Some luxury-level rehab facilities don’t accept insurance but most psychiatric hospitals do since they obviously have a heavy medical component. In general, facilities that advertise as addiction rehabs that offer dual diagnosis support or detox also accept insurance since prescription medication, whether for drug withdrawal or treating mental illness, necessitates physicians on staff. Again though, this isn’t always the case to be sure to call each facility to confirm what their policy is.The good news is, there are so many different ways to get help now. If treatment isn’t available near you, changes are help isn’t very far. Sometimes it’s best to completely remove yourself from the environment you associate with active addiction or untreated mental health issues in order to begin the healing process.

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