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Help with Depression, Guilt, Obsessive Thinking, Etc.
Asked by K.A. from Los Angeles
on April 29, 2011
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Hello all! I wondered if anyone has experience treating problems related to depression in a natural way. Basically, I get depressed frequently, usually related to so...
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- For me personally, a Maca, Goji Berry, and Acai smoothie really helped me through some "rough patches". I have all 3 in powder form and mix with either yogurt or juice...
- My sister has struggled with depression for years. She is now on medication, but she staved off medicine for many, many years. She started yoga and swears by it. S...
- See... a Natruropath or Holistic Doctor. If not, you will just be guessing and trying things without knowledge. If you see a professional Naturopath or Holistic D...
Holiday Craft Fairs? Where?
Asked by L.B. from Dallas
on November 9, 2008
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I cannot seem to find a complete listing of Holiday Craft Fairs. Are there any today (11/9)? Is there a list or any that you all know of for the next few weekends? ...
Fall and Holiday Craft Shows
Asked by N. from Dallas
on September 4, 2008
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As we plunge into fall, I am trying to plan out the best holiday craft shows to attend. If you have a show/date you enjoy, please let me know!
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- Call Keller High school - they have a huge one before Xmas ###-###-####
- My church...Grace Avenue United Methodist Church in Frisco has a Holiday Bazaar along with Pumpkins on the Prairie on OCtober 18th...it is great!
- Ok, these are my favorite, there are 3 in November. Chi Omega Christmas Market, at the Dallas Convention Center. Been around for 30 yrs, supports charity. VERY big ...
Any Suggesions for Post Partum Depression? Hypnosis or Accupuncture??
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on October 14, 2007
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The question before the long story:
Has anyone tried alternative means for controlling depression? I am wondering if someone has tried hypnosis or acupuncture or an...
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- I have never tried Hypnosis or Accupunture but I would suggest going to the ER if you are feeling especially depressed. If anything, they will be able to direct you ...
- So sorry it's been so rough! Does your Dr. think "pumping and dumping" would be an option for times when meds would be in breastmilk? Especially when your little one...
- Hi M., I'm so sorry you are going through this tough time. I myself am seeing a therapist for depression. It seems like every few years or so I experience depressio...
Fall and Christmas Fun in DFW
Asked by A.W. from Dallas
on August 24, 2008
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What are some fun family activities that we can do for fall and Christmas in the DFW area? Please recommend some great pumpkin patches...and fun holiday activites. I d...
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- Homestead Farms in Keller is doing a patch. This is a local farm who sells organic and some of their own foods. Look at your local parks and recreation/city for free...
- For shopping, I have to agree that the LD Bell Highschool craft fair is by far the best! They have over 300 vendors. It is always the first Saturday in Dec. & opens ...
- Pumpkin Patch in Flower Mound is fun. Here is a site to check in when October comes around you can find things to do in the area. http://www.metroplexbaby.com/Th...
Mood and Emotional Stabilizer =O/
Asked by R.G. from Los Angeles
on May 27, 2009
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Do any of you moms have any suggestions for mood stabilizers? I am on a very low dose of bith control pills and really have a great life but still find myself extremel...
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- Hi R., Funny that I have been going through something similar, but mostly due to just being tired and therefore moody. I recently went to a local Henry's market and...
- The mini pill makes alot of women feel that way. Look into other options.
- On the days I run or crosstrain, my mood is much more stable. When I take a day off of exercise, I tend to feel much more stressed and moody. For me, regular vigorou...
Constipation!!!!! AAAAHHHHHHHHH
Asked by K.P. from Lima
on August 25, 2009
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I'm 16 weeks pregnant and have sever constipation. I have always had this problem so I take amitiza for it, but since I'm pregnant it's not safe for the baby. I have t...
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- First, call your OB/GYN to see what they recommend. Second, go get a huge bunch of grapes (grapes make you go) and maybe even some pears. Stay away from bananas an...
- I was told to take metamucil (powder form in a glass of orange juice or something). It worked for me.
- If your doctor gives you the OK, try Milk of Magnesia - it's old school, but it works. It's also great for that first post-partum poo, too.
Fatigue?
Asked by L.R. from Boston
on March 13, 2009
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Hi All:
I'm wondering if anyone else experiences this. Lately, I've been feeling old before my time. We only have the one son, who's two and a real challenge at t...
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- Hi L., You've gotten a lot of good advice. As you can tell from the range - your symptoms could be caused by a multitude of things. For this reason, I would push th...
- I went through a similar spell a few years ago. My doctor could find no reasons for it, and was starting to hint at depression! I was sure it wasn't that- so I start...
- Did you have your vitamin D levels tested? I am exhausted in the wintertime. It is like I need to hybernate. I think it is the lack of sun (vitamin D).
Natural Mood Stabilizer
Asked by S.H. from Denver
on October 8, 2008
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I am just wondering if anyone has any suggestions or recommendations for natural mood stabilizers. After my second child I elected to have an IUD rather than take the...
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- It looks like you have a bunch of ideas here, but I wanted to add my experiences as well. I think bio-identical hormone therapy/replacement would be an excellent thin...
- S., I'm not sure if it would work for hormone spikes, but I've recently tried Kava. You can get it in liquid or capsule form and it's supposed to calm anxiety and jus...
- I would recommend getting on a high quality vitamin. I love the brand New Chapter Organics--they are a whole food/probiotic vitamin you can get at health food stores....
I Can't Sleep
Asked by C.T. from San Francisco
on March 19, 2008
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Help! I am suffering from severe insomnia. I am up an average of 2-4 hours/night regardless of my son waking or not. I have never suffered insomnia before. Any ideas o...
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- Oh boy, can I relate! I've had problems with insomnia since puberty, and it's just horrible when pregnant and yes, nursing. I'm currently pregnant with my second...s...
- I usually take 2 Benadryl when I am having trouble, it's not adictive. But I do't know how it would affect breast feeding. C.
- Hi C., Congrats on your new one! I, too, was not sleeping well in the beginning. The one thing I would do, was read when I couldn't sleep. Sometimes it made me dr...
