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Mental Health
Last year I was diagnosed in one session with a psychiatrist with major depresssion, anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive, and bipolar II (mild). I took antidepressants for a year, then stopped because the anxiety worsened. Recently I began taking Zoloft again because my anxiety got out of control. I eat a lot of sugar, even though I know it is contributing to my problem. I have uncontrollable cravings at times. I am also 25 lbs overweight.
I have been reading about macrobiotics for some time and enjoyed David Briscoes book, A Personal Peace. Most of the time I eat pretty healthy and have decided to transition to a macrobiotic diet. A naturopath told me I was protein deprived and encouraged me to start eating chicken and eggs last spring, which I have been, to help stabilize my blood sugar. I was vegan for 2 years prior to that. She also prescribed lots of expensive supplements (fish tabs, royal jelly, b vitamins). I stopped going to her because I couldn't afford it anymore. I have also spent lots of money in therapy for the past four years.
I need some encouragement. I know deep down macrobiotics is the answer to a personal peace, but it's so hard with all the temptations. I want to be off this roller coaster ride once and for all! How do I start my journey?
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