sorry you feel that way. I wish you luck in your endeavor. PeaceOriginally Posted by freespirit
I'm finding this site counterproductive. If you read my posts, you would see I was on a Mediterranean diet, except in vegetarian form. This diet is known to reduce inflammation. I take flax oil for the same reason. I meditate, do qi gong and spend time in nature every day...all to promote healing and deep relaxation. I've been seeing a naturopath for 2 years working on all the causes and conditions that have created inflammation. My cholesterol is only mildly elevated for a normal person, but higher than recommended for diabetics. Yes, I know all about the theories that cholesterol has no influence on heart disease, etc. I do A LOT of reading and research and don't take the western model as correct for most things. The naturopath (doctor of chinese medicine) and I both consider that the degree of stress and loss in my life through the past number of years have been a major factor in the inflammation. I couldn't do anything about those things, but have done my best to continue with as many self care practices as possible through this time.
It seems like when I write, everyone assumes I'm a person who has never gone beyond the superficial with health and healing. On the contrary, I've been on a healing path for over 30 years and have explored everything from holotropic breathwork to meditation to supplements to many other alternatives. I didn't just wake up yesterday and discover I had health problems..or decide to go off my antidepressants. As I said in my journal post, I've been working with the naturopath and my own healing practices for 2 years to get me to the point of getting off the drugs.
Unlike everyone else on here, I've had only very mild symptoms from wd..which primarily occurred in the first few days of coming down each time. And yes, I know I'm not doing it all in the way you guys think is the "Right" and "Only" way. Instead of imposing all your ideas on me, you might be interested in what I'm doing and have done which is allowing me to reduce with little impact on my life.
I don't think I'll continue on here...as it's primarily proving to be a source of aggravation, where I'm otherwise feeling quite calm and content in the rest of my life.
