On the same day that Robin Williams was found dead, I had already been thinking about Depression. It is a terrible disease. I was sad that day because my last baby had left to go off to college and I had just waved to him in the driveway. What kind of parent does that?
Have you ever just felt sad?
What do you do to get better?
Who do you talk to?
Is there a place deep within you that you can go to feel normal?
Why can't some people get past depression?
I don't know the answers to these questions. I do know it gets better if you can hang on. I do know there is someone you can talk to and that talking dispels the worst of it, at least for me.
Some people need medication. Please talk to your health care professional if you are having thoughts of hurting yourself or someone else. Tell someone.
I know I talk a lot about sugar. Sugar can really make depression worse. It keeps your mood in such a turmoil. Simple carbohydrates turn to sugar. Simple carbohydrates are grains like rice and wheat. Potatoes are simple carbs. White processed foods like white bread and white rice are especially prone to sugar surges. Watching your sugar intake or completely eliminating it from your diet can help with your mood.
Talking to a friend or family member may help. Connecting with your church family and getting active with a group may help. Reaching out to others may help.
Increasing your vitamin D3 may help. You can have your level drawn by your health care professional. This is an important lab value to know. Your level should be above 50 and optimally above 70.
As fall approaches, some people may be affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD. It is caused by a decrease in sunlight. Many people find that walking out side daily helps this or having an ultra-violet light in their home.
I guess the bottom line is DON'T Suffer alone. There is hope and there is help.
You can contact me at www.joy-riddle.healthcoach.integrativenutrition.com
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Oh and I did make it to Auburn to see my child. He is so responsible. He got all his stuff taken care of and got his room set up like he wanted it. He has made it to class this week. I am so proud of him and his maturity. I guess it is ok to let him go. But know, I am here if you need me.
