Id like to hear from people who have recovered from Candida - if you had depression as a symptom could you tell me how significant the change was with your depression level when you recovered?\n\nI have had candida for a number of years and suffer almost constant depression and anxiety along with the other symptoms. I know the methods to get over candida but as I often feel quite down, I struggle to stay disciplined enough to conquer the problem and hope that maybe hearing stories of recovery and particularly getting over the depression side will help to motivate me.
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Best remedy for candida as I know is a capsule called "Fluconazole", it's quite effective for severe infection by candida. It should be used twice, the second one 3 days after the first. Also disinfecting with Povidone Iodine and baking soda solution seperately.\n\nThe depression may be is not related to candida itself, but for the hard situation it brings for the person.
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I'm a Christian and I have been on antidepressants three times in the past.  For others who read this I will clarify that I was not actually following my faith at the time when I was depressed.  It was God who freed me from depression. \n\nMy advice is this:  don't take antidepressants.  They are horrible, dangerous drugs.  Trust in God, and learn how you can deal with your depression.  He will help you, and there are things you can do to help yourself. \n\nEmail me if you want to know more about my experiences.  The Lord really has freed me.  But that doesn't mean it's not possible to be depressed.  I have to be on guard against wrong attitudes and actions that will allow it to come back.  The human brain really is fascinating, and I believe that the Lord created us with the ability to change many things without the use of dangerous substances.  \n\nAbout weaning off the drugs, I didn't find it too bad.  The withdrawal doesn't last long, and you'll feel like yourself again when it's out of your system.  I felt so much clearer.  I was not myself when I was on antidepressants (especially Paxil), and it was scary.  \n\nGod bless you.  I hope it goes well for you.  Please email me, and I'd be happy to share more with you!  I'm just out of time right now.  Gotta get to work. \n\nPeace
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Hang in there!! I felt quite similar when I began taking meds three years ago. I felt like there was NO end in sight for the helpless, hopeless feeling. It was unbearable! \n\nBut after awhile on meds, I began to be able to eat again... Then I was able to sleep again... Then, after 2 weeks, I realized I could go about my day again without the crippling anxiety. I could hold my head up high again. I regained PERSPECTIVE. \n\nAnd since then, I've had a handful of 'depressive episodes' a year, but all have been short-lived and manageable, thanks to two things: the meds, and talking informally with therapists or counselors, or even other sufferers of depression.\n\nSo my advice to you, while you wait through the horrible period for your meds to kick in, is to talk more to your psychologist, or a counsellor or therapist, or even just an online forum of people who have depression. It's all about perspective, and when you're depressed, you lack that. So please, talk it over with people (posting this question was a smart move)! \n\nGood luck, and know that It Will Get Better. Please take care (and feel free to email me if you like).
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If you have been feeling blue for weeks on end then yes talking to a therapist will help you out a lot.  He/She may even send you to a phyciatrist for anti-depressent medication.  But, try and do with out the meds, unless you absolutely need them.  The have all kinds of side effects and it may take you months to figure out the best meds for you.  The side effects run from low libido, unable to have an erection, it may cause suicidal thoughts, it may make you drowsy, it may make you wired etc..Try the therapy first.  Also, if you don't exercise, get into a good exercise routine.  Exercising releases endorphins in your body and it make you feel less depressed.  Also, force youself to smile. I know is sounds ridiculous but it works.  If you actually try and smile it sends a message to the rest of your body that everything is good. It also releases endorphins.  Another thing that is good is try picking up meditation or yoga.  This will help clear your mind and relax you.  Try drinking more water also and cut back on alcohol if you drink.  Alcohol just makes things worse because it is a depressent.  Another thing powerful thing is connect with your sprituality.  Get involved in church or your temple or wherever you go to practice your religion.  I hope all this helps. Just hang in there and talk to your therapist.  I also suffer from depression and these things seem to help me a lot.  I don't take meds any more.  Just hang in there.  There are a lot of things you can do.  Take care and God Bless.
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I have a very very mild form, it used to be worse.  I did feel like a burden to my husband when it was bad, now it's a lot better and it's to the point where I can force myself to leave the house when I don't really feel like it.  I am not in any kind of treatment anymore, but when I was, my therapist recommended starting very very slowly, thinking of the things that made me nervous at first, and then trying something that would make me only a tiny bit nervous, and working my way up from there.
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As a therapist (in training) I would offer this bit of advice.  Examine why you might have been depressed? Think wholistically.  What are issues going on in your life? Family, friends, relationships, school, career, etc.  Perhaps if you can help identify and work through the underlying issue of depression, the subsequent addiction may subside.  \n\nJust from your post I can see many strengths! You are willing, and have the drive (motivation) to change.  That's amazingly powerful and you can make greater achievements simply because you have the self motivation.  You also do not want to self-medicate or rx-medicate.  That's also a great strength.  This will help allow you to process why you may be experiencing depression, with a clear head (how can you self-examine when you are high or drunk?).  \nHowever, sometimes medication (perscribed.... not self-medicated such as alcohol, drugs, etc.) can really help, and help some people get to a more rational-mind-frame to better aid their self-exploration.  Hope that helped in some small way!\n\nGood luck! And know you are not the only one.
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I am a licensed mental health professional and while I certainly would never diagnose you online, I do think other writers are on the right track.  What you are describing really does correspond with symptoms of depression. The good news is that this is a common and very treatable illness.  While you don't want to go to the doctor, you need to remember that depression (or any type of mental illness) is nothing to be ashamed of.  If you were diabetic would you hesitate or be embarassed to seek treatment?  Heck I'm a professional and have experienced depression. I got the help I needed and moved on with my life.  There are so many new medications and other options you can speak with a professional about.  This is all about taking care of yourself and getting the most you can out of life.  I would recommend getting a referral for a practitioner who has some experience in treating depression.  If money is an issue, almost all communities have free or low cost resources. In the mean time, try to share what is going on with your boyfriend and other people you trust.  Let them be there for you.  If you want to talk please feel free to contact me.  My email is jazzy_59602@yahoo.com.
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Why do you have depression? I mean, was it an onset from a truamatic event or chemical? That migth effect it. As for whether it is the meds or the job, let me just say this. It doesn't really matter how great your job is when you are depressed, because when you are depressed you can get the greatest things in the world and still be neutral and upset about it. While keeping your mind off depression is a good thing, i'm thinking that you are feeling better because of your medication. Also, please don't stop it now because you are starting to feel better. Some people stop when they feel better, then they just crash afterwards. If you aren't really happy right now then something is wrong in that anti depressants are supposed to help make you feel better, not just take away the edge. I would suggest talking to your doctor, he might increase the dosage or he might even switch you to a different drug so that you will get even better side effects (i've personally been switched from medication before for depression, it's just so they can find the best one for you). So yeah, give your doc a visit and see what he says.
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I've gone through spells of depression that have lasted months.  The only thing that got me through was prayer and friendship.  I'm not one who goes to church every week nor do I talk continuously about my spirituality but I can say that when I have been struggling with dark thoughts I pray and talk to friends and somehow I get past it.  In your new city, make yourself get up early each morning and get fixed up.  When you get out of the house you will immediately feel a little bit better.  Look your best and that will help you to feel more confident.  Call on a friend from home, maybe a sibling or close family member when you feel your lowest.  One of my closest friends lives miles away and her friendship still gives me a great deal of support.  Just talk to someone and tell them the truth about what is going on inside.  It will be a great release and you will not be going through it alone.  Remember to pray for yourself, ask for courage and strength of heart..I promise that you will be better before you know it.
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Take the Homeopathic Remedy IGNATIA AMARA in 30 potency thrice a day half hour before meals whenever you feel depressed take it for three days at least or uptil you start feeling that your depression has disappeared and stop taking it then again take it whenever you feel your depression coming on with time it will disappear completely without any side effects or complications.\nTake Care and God Bless you !
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Hello honey! Reading this makes me sad. I am 28 years old and I am a recovering pill addict. I totally feel you and what you are going through. I know it's so hard! First of all, you've admitted you have a problem. Believe it or not, that's a huge step. It's step one on the 12 steps of recovery. So you're already there! You have to change your "PPT's" [People, Places, Things]. You cannot expect to stay clean if you are always around it. This has never worked. I have been clean for 2 years now and I never thought I could be this happy without a substance in my body. Finally, I have peace and happiness in my life and am no longer running that freakin "rat race" to hell. I used to be full of depression and misery and sucidial thoughts! Please don't stop trying. What saved me was Narcotics Anonymous and God. If you keep doing what you've always done, you'll keep getting what you've always got. So you've got to do something different. Go to the link below to find a meeting in your area. You need to reach out for help. This disease of addiction is like cancer, it will eventually kill you if you don't get help. People die everyday from overdosing. It's like you're playing russian roulette with your life. God wants you to be happy. You can do this!! I have faith in you! People get clean everyday and you can too. Go here...\n\nhttp://www.na.org/\n\nGod bless you my friend and my prayers are with you every step of the way!
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I would consider going back to your old job.  I worked in the same exact kind of environment you have at your new job and it was HORRIBLE!!  I literally was taking antidepressants and saw my doctor on a regular basis.  I finally decided to take a "buy out" from the company.  After about a month I started to feel alot better.  I was able to stop taking the meds and I now only go to my doctor once a year or if I am sick with the flu.  I am now making 2/3 of what I use to make but I am a whole lot happier!   I hope this helps!
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I used to be depressed - the docs wanted to medicate me, but I wanted to live healthy and med free!  I had alot of weight to lose so I got down and worked hard.  I lost 54 lbs (you can see my before and after pic here http://www.healthandstrength.net ) and I actually came out of my depression!!!\n\nHere is what I did...remember to talk to your doctor before you change anything:\n\n\n1. NEVER EVER ate sugar. It's a poison that makes us older, sicker, fatter and tired...all things we dont want. Seriously, sugar is the one who does the dirty work in weight gain. Stop eating it all together. You can see my list of ingredients to avoid when shopping here http://www.healthandstrength.net/qofweeka.htm...\n2. Drink ALOT of water. 2-3 liters a day. The more the merrier!  We need about half our body weight in ounces JUST for regular body functions!  When you feel thirsty, that means you are already dehydrated and lose brain function.  Water flushes toxins from your fat cells and keeps you younger.\n3. Exercise!!! So very important. Here http://www.healthandstrength.net/abexe.htm... are my favorite ab exercises.  I also do cardio 4-5 days a week for about 30 minutes a time.\n4. Eat less. How many calories do you think is in that burger or that plate of fries or in that handful of chips. What about overfilling our plates? If you go here http://www.healthandstrength.net/qofweek.htm... I wrote something about saving on calories and losing weight.\n5. Go to sleep before 10pm. Your body starts repairing and rebuilding and speeding up weight loss while you sleep only if you sleep at about 10pm. If you are awake and go to bed at 12, you miss out on that very important time. I have a good article on my site here http://www.healthandstrength.net/qofweekb.htm that talks about the importance of sleep and how STRESS can make actually make you fatter.\n6. BE POSITIVE. Be thankful every day and love yourself\n7. BE CONSISTANT! That I think is the KEY to losing weight. So what if you went a week and only lost a pound...or didnt lose any...KEEP going. DON'T stop. This is a lifelong commitment, so stick to it and one day you will open your eyes and need a new wardrobe!\n8. Eat more veggies and skinny friendly foods. I have my list of my top ten foods that I ate to lost weight here http://www.healthandstrength.net/tenfoods.htm...\n80% veggies at every meal including breakfast will keep you young and help you lose weight. \n9. Do the little things that count!  Check out 10 cool ideas that you can do to help boost your calorie burn throught the day here: http://www.healthandstrength.net/tips.htm\nGood luck and don't forget that YOU are the only one who decides what foods enter your body and how long you sit around.  Make the change, take the chance and give yourself time!  You can do it.  I know you can!
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I understand how you feel and I think it's great that you're open to medication management and psychotherapy to improve your mental health.  However, in the beginnning with all medication management plans, it's imperative that you get the right combinations of meds, dosage and be monitored regularly in the begining.\n\nTreating depression is much more complex then treating an infection, like a cold or flu.  You're going to need to be an active participant in giving the Dr. information on your moods, thoughts, side effects and overall state of well being. \n\nThe mood disorder that your diagnosed with, will ultimately determine the type of medication your prescribed.  Each medication comes with a theraputic schedule for dosage and some require close supervision, as improper dosage changes can have detremental results with nasty side effects.\n\nThe point is, in the beginning, you'll have to be held on a short leash and be monitored until your Dr. figures out how you will react to certain meds/dosages and ultimately what blend will provide the best results.  Once you are at a theraputic dose where your brain has soaked in enough of the drug and you experience positive results, you'll only have to see your psychiatrist for maintenance purposes, for as little as once a month.\n\nI understand the money issue, I've been through it myself.  However, if you were diagnosed with cancer and you had to choose a more expensive and effective treatment vs. no treatment, what would you do?  It doesn't matter how, but you would certainly find a way to pay for it.  Mental health is equally important to your psychical health and you should prioritize it as if you would a terminal illness.\n\nGranted, I've spent tons of cash on therapy and it stressed me out plenty.  Right now, I've come from what I felt was a bottomless hole of depression, to the point where I look forward to every day!  I would have spent triple the amount I payed if I had to.  You really can't put a price on your health.\n\nI hope this helps and good luck in getting better!
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IF it's yeast, which even doctors misdiagnose sometimes, it should respond to treatment UNLESS it is a resistant species.  Most yeast infections are caused by Candida Albicans, but I personally have Candida glabrata.  Other species may or may not respond to treatment.  \n\nAlso, since the yeast went away, it's logical to assume that it was the albicans strain.  As such, it's return means that either a) you didn't take enough, or quit the treatment too soon b) you have a precipitating factor causing yeast overgrowth.  In which case, a is easily remedied and b) needs evaluation for HIV, diabetes, or allergens.  \n\nHIV compromises the immune system creating chronic yeast in some women, and diabetes and lack of control of insulin in addition to compromising the immune system, also can cause yeast to grow out of control.  For me, allergens can cause excess vaginal discharge which provides a hospitable environment facilitating their growth.  I've even changed everything to unscented (soap, detergent) and still have problems.  Allergens can cause a problem in that steroids used to treat them often cause yeast overgrowth too, so I was up the creek without a pattle.\n\nI use boric acid suppositories, they are safe, inexpensive (about $30 for a 3-month supply), and they WORK.  I'm possibly having issues with them right now inflaming my urethra due to over-use, so I would recommend you use them every 3-4 days, not every other day like me.  Boric acid alters the ph literally making it impossible for yeast to live.  It takes longer than 3 days for yeast to return again (usually four to five days).  You can get a prescription for this, generally gynecologists know about this trick, or you can go to the drug store and get boric acid poweder and put 600 mg in a gelatin capsule.\n\nDiet is an iffy thing, with huge debate.  If it worked, then I'd say go with it.  But generally, in otherwise healthy women without diabetes, diet shouldn't be an issue.
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You have to take the next step, which is the hardest, that is accept it, in it's entirety...unfortunately that means allowing yourself to feel that emotional pain and self-control is key. The process isn't an easy one, but a doable one, and sometimes all we have the strength for are moments at a time, and courage strengthens them into hours, and then days...but we heal.  Friends are a great support system to help you cope, and keep busy, and sometimes just getting away for awhile is also helpful.  I found what helped me the most through a similar situation, was getting back into what I enjoyed doing that I had forgotten all about, which was pertaining to the arts, and I got involved with helping the less fortunate people in my community.  It took time, but as each day passed I regained hope, and strength with the help and kindness of what were once strangers, but now good friends.  A healthy diet, and rest is also very important because sometimes we forget to take good care of ourselves in stressful circumstances, which rob us from being able to focus properly, therefore make sure your daily routine starts with a healthy meal and ends with a good night rest.  Beleive it or not it does make a difference rejuvenating us almost, such a simple task to make an impact on our mind and body who figure?  A check up, with your doctor is very helpful, let him/or her know what you're going through.  Hope this is helpful, wishing you strength towards your steps to moving on forward.  Good Luck!
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Hello again there!  Sorry to hear about how you feel.  I also have CFS or abstein bar.  I'm a bit of a pro at it, the difference with me is that I am a new person after my treatment. CFS starts out as Mononucleosis (MONO) the virus which if untreated turns to CFS, so that's why my doctor treats it with Valtrex.  Depression and anxiety come with CFS which also causes joint and muscle soreness, that's where the antidepressants come in.  As far as the fybromyalgia the only thing I know for it is pain management and that is something I don't dare explain because I have no personal experience but from my mother having it I know it's not easy to treat. Listen, if your doctor disagrees with the treatment that I just described to you as far as the CFS then you need to find someone who is more open to your health solutions. I love my doctor, he's so wonderful that my trust in him is unmentionable. I know it's scary to try someone new, but you need to feel better.  Wouldn't you like to feel normal again?  Be able to get up when you wake up and go.  Not fall asleep at the wheel.  You get my point.  I'm a new person and I have a new baby.  Believe me it feels good to be awake and the weight of the world is now a lot more manageable.  By the way drinking makes it worse, a lot worse!  So if you do, you need to take a break until you're all better.  Believe me it didn't help me any, I thank GOD for today. Chat with you later   I hope this info helps u a little bit. By the way if you're having trouble with a day at a time, try an hour at a  time.  Sounds like you're under a lot of stress and that makes the CFS worse all of the time.  Help is on the way,  you'll be alright. My doctor always reassured me that I'd be o.k., he is very involved with his patients and that's why everyone loves and trusts him so much