My mother in law is suffering from a chemical imbalance. She has been treated for it for many years and now all of a sudden she is in depression again because of it. They have been trying many medications to find the right mix and she has had several shock treatments. This has been going on since February. I was just wondering if anyone had any other suggestions. Right about now anything would help. Thanks, we want her back to normal... it has been to long.
I'm sure the docs are doing everything they know how to do - some cases are treatment-resistant.
has she seen a certified nutritionist? The only other thing I'd suggest is lots of EPA/DHA (Omega 3's)and more protein/fiber, less carbs, especially simple carbs.
Best wishes!
www.shaklee.net/K.
____@____.com
I've heard great things about cranioscral (sp?) therapy. It's a newer therapy but I've heard it's intense. Good luck and God bless!
As someone with bi-polar disorder, I am shocked to hear that the practice of shock therapy is still going on! I would highly recommend that you seek out a second opinion from another psychiatrist, especially if the current treatment is not working. I do know that with medication, every person needs time to adjust and it frequently takes a month or so before you can really see if the medication is working properly. Although difficult to admit, it may be necessary for her to be admitted to an inpatient treatment program at a local hospital so her progress can be monitored properly. Many times, if a person is unstable, doses may be missed or not properly taken. Please speak with your husband and any other family members about the possibilities. This is not something that should be taken lightly and I would be very careful about the administration of any further shock treatments. Best of luck to you and your family!
I don't want to sound like I'm minimizing the problem, but something to really consider is a good exercise routine. I've been reading a lot of articles about how a good exercise routine has been shown to be as effective as some medicines for depression.
Maybe she's already doing it, or maybe she would still need some meds; but it's worth a try. Good luck -- I hope you find something that works for her and your family!
Take a hair sample and see what's going on in her system with what she has too much of or not enough of. Get rid of any disruptors in her environment. NO candles, air freshners, limited cleaning supplies, no heavy perfumed body sprays or lotions, no carpet fresh, NO dryer sheets that make your clothes so soft and then you absorb the chemicals into your body when you wear the clothes. You need to cut these all out til she gets regulated, then can have exposure again in moderation. There is a great and cheap guy (Jeff something)that does the hair samples in Denver & California if you can;t find one ain your area for $150 or so msg me and I will look for his information. Good Luck!
A. - I have a dear friend who experienced some of the same things including shock treatments. It's very difficult to think that we even do this stuff today.
My friend Andrea today is totally prescription drug free. She decided to go a different route and started using the same nutritional product that I take. She also started working with a chiropractor in Eagan who is a neurologist/chiropractor. He has many different techniques than just cracking your back! People fly in from all over the world to see him.
If you're interested in hearing more about my friend, the chiropractor, and/or the nutritional line that we take, please contact me. I would even give you my friend's phone number so you can hear her story first hand.
Good luck,
D.
Has she ever had her thyroid tested? I've been on medicine for hypothyroidism for almost ten years, but I do remember what it was like before I was diagnosed. I was sad a lot of the time, and cried at the drop of a hat. (I'd actually always been like that, so maybe it had been that way for a long time.) I gained weight and was very listless. I went to the walk in clinic for something unrelated, and the Dr. was examining my neck as part of the process. He advised that my thyroid was "lumpy and bumpy," and to see my PCP and get my thyroid tested. I did, and was put on thyroid meds. After a couple of months on meds, I noticed that I hadn't cried in a while, and was generally pretty happy, so maybe your MIL has more than a chemical imbalance.
My own mother deals with the same type of depression - nothing seems to work for long for her. She started using the nutritional product I use and has made a huge difference. The key is to get the BEST COMPLETE nutrition if you decide to check out this route.
Blessings,
L.
Have they checked her thyroid? A really good friend of mine was dealing with the same kind of issues and was just given meds for her thyroid and is now feeling like herself again. Just something else to check into! Hope things settle down and get figured out quickly!
