Anonymous asked this question on 5/6/2000:

I am having severe problems in dealing with my depression at the moment. i am not at the lowest I have been, and have been seeing a doctor, but am not willing to start taking anti-depressants again, as it would seem that this is going to be a lifelong depression. I have seen psychiatrists and counsellors and the general consensus is that my depression is simply a lack of serotonin. I am looking for alternative means to stop myself cutting myself, being an insomniac, and generally being apathetic. I also have a tendency to overdrink and have been taking quite a lot of ecstasy. I would greatly appreciate any help or advice you could offer.

snowbird gave this response on 5/6/2000:

Anon

I feel that you might want to consider the options of a balanced nutritional program to get your body back in tune.

I have a life long depressive state that I have been dealing with for a long, long time. I have found out that I am doing better now that I have gotten myself on balanced nutrition. I have taken medications for years and am now considering going off of them because I am doing that good.

The doctors tried supplementation before, but it was not balanced and, therefore, did not do the right things. I have now gotten on a balanced program and it makes all the difference.

If you have further questions and/or comments, please feel free to contact me at any time.

Blessings in all that you do.

Paul