Posted by Roo on September 19, 2002, at 9:30:11
In reply to Re: Alternatives » Roo, posted by BarbaraCat on September 18, 2002, at 20:24:58
For instance, estrogen is
neurotransmitter mediator. Too much
progesterone doesn't allow cellular binding
of serotonin, NE. Estrogen has a direct impact
on the thyroid gland. When estrogen declines,
(such as in the latter half of the cycle),
serotonin goes way down. Estrogen also keeps
in check the enzyme that destroys MAO, like
on on-board MAOI. Even if the underlying problem
isn't specifically reproductive hormones, it's
likely to be hormonally related and besides it's
fascinating info.
Well what do you think about the fact that I got my hormones
tested and the tests showed "normal"? Do you think the conventional
testing is accurate? I know it has something to do with low seratonin,
b/c the SSRI's work well and fast for me, and the non-seratoningenic
drugs don't do much for me. I guess the question is WHY is it low--hormones,
vitamin deficiencies, ?? Do the naturopaths do blood work and testing?
I find that comforting somehow...the testing....it seems like something concrete
you can point to and say "yes--see here...you're low in b vitamins".>
> I had my appt yesterday and some of it's looking
like a hypoglycemia problem, actually almost
prediabetic. I'll be doing The Zone diet to
bring my insulin/glucagon into balance and that
should help alot. I did hours of researching
last night on 'reactive hypoglycemia' and boy,
That's interesting. I know I definitely am hypoglycemic.
And horribly addicted to sugar! I know I use sugar and carbs
to self medicate.
So very ghastly expensive! We can't afford
, but I'll clean toilets to pay for this because
I really believe I'm on to something -
my naturopath is filling in the gaps and
providing the analysis, but I'm feeling
like new roads are appearing and my energy
is coming back to explore them.
I'm happy for you, but also a little jealous. I feel like success is
for everyone else but me in these matters--I've seen so many people
recover without drugs or be able to take them for the requisite 6 months
and be recovered. I feel screwed. I'm sure that's my depression talking,
but you kind of need a positive attitude to get through this stuff, and
I just don't have it. I'm definitely despairing. I just
don't know if I can make it and I feel so shitty about that.
I'm just feeling too bad (and have been really bad, like
suicidal thoughts and all that) for the past 5 months. I'd
like to be able to tough it out and give these things time,
but, damn. The acupuncturist actually told me if you're not
getting substantial relief after a month, it's probably not going
to work. And she's tops in her field--very, very qualified.
I'm so frustrated. I wish some fairy godmother would just appear and
help me out with all this, but that aint gonna happen.>
But if you have hormonal
dysfunction going on, then I think you need
more heavy hitting artillerary while still
keeping the whole body approach. I think it's
all worth it, Roo. I was getting so physically
emotionally and spiritually sick that time was
running out fast.
Not sure how to figure out the hormonal stuff...especially
since I've already had them tested by an endocrinologist and
they came out normal. Maybe I should just take an estrogen
heavy BC pill and see if it makes me feel better. I remember
being on the pill a LONG time ago, and it made my depression
worse. It was a low dose pill.I don't know, B. Cat. How long did it take you before you
started feeling mentally better?Those sites were interesting--thanks. I might do the
digital naturopath report. Did you get one? Was it helpful?
Might be a good thing to bring to a naturopath.Thanks, and sorry for the whining. I just feel like I'm banging
my head against a brick wall and needed to vent.
>
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