Ask Lewis: Medication To Cure Depression?
The ups and downs of the practice
From The Course and Mentoring Program
Healing Depression Naturally
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For many individuals, the opposite of happiness is depression.
Because of a misdiagnosis, drugs often come into play where cognitive therapy would have been more appropriate.
Some of the drug side effects may create new conditions or mask other problems without ever getting to the depression itself. My mother, in addition to having heart problems, had a buildup of water in her system. Medication for this problem was effective, but it caused her to itch constantly. This went on for a year. She seemed tortured, and her depression was exacerbated by the fact that she was constantly scratching with seemingly no relief. After a year and much conversation, her physician reduced some of the medication. The itching stopped within a day or so.
Diagnosing and treating clinical depression needs to be more than the process shown on television or anti-depressant medication. “Gee, Bob really hasn’t been himself for a month or so.” Says the voiceover on the television commercial. “Maybe he should see his physician and get this great new antidepressant medication. Of course it may have some side effects including, difficulty in breathing, hypersensitivity, dizziness, insomnia, hallucinations, confusion, convulsions, headaches resulting from a sudden fall in blood pressure, blurred vision, gross liver damage, and urine retention. Of course it shouldn’t be taken by someone taking hormones like corticosteroids, medications used to treat gastro-intestinal disorders, heart medications like beta-blockers and calcium-channel blockers and.antibiotics.”
Knowing about these side effects is essential for a person taking antidepressant medications. Should a person even be taking these medications because they haven’t been themselves or because they’ve been sad for two weeks? I think not!
Drug Interactions
Since some types of depression do not respond to one drug, doctors may prescribe four or five different drugs…..
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About the creator of this series: Lewis Harrison, is a public intellectual and has been mentoring and coaching visionaries, spiritual seekers, world-class athletes, thought leaders, billionaires, and individuals seeking to become more effective, efficient, productive, and self-aware for over half a century. He has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Metastatic cancer. He is healing and presently intends to survive and prosper.
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About the creator of this series: Lewis Harrison, is a public intellectual and has been mentoring and coaching visionaries, spiritual seekers, world-class athletes, thought leaders, billionaires, and individuals seeking to become more effective, efficient, productive, and self-aware for over half a century. He has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Metastatic cancer. He is healing and presently intends to survive and prosper.
Testimonials
Here is what Jack Canfield, who wrote the introduction to Lewis’ book “Healing Depression Naturally” and who is the co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul Series, has to say about Lewis and his work.
“Lewis is amazing…. I recommend him to anyone who wants less stress and more energy.”
Jack Canfield, Co-author of the “Chicken Soup for the Soul “ books and star of the movie “The Secret”
“Lewis, your program was one of the first steps I took in the process of defining my interest in alternative medicine and for that I thank you. It has been over 45 years and I am continually amazed when I look back upon how easily and quickly one step has led to the next. Thank you for being there to assist in laying the foundations for all my future studies.”
Robee Fian L.Ac Former President American Association of Oriental Medicine (AAOM)
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I’ve Been Diagnosed With Stage 4 Metastatic Cancer
A friend started a fundraiser on GoFundMe and it would mean so much if you could take a look at it.
She wrote “Any help, like donating or sharing, gets Lewis closer to his goal. Thank you in advance for your kindness and support.”
Donate to Support Lewis Harrison’s Cancer Battle, organized by Phyllis Haynes
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Donate to Support Lewis Harrison's Cancer Battle, organized by Phyllis Haynes
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