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depression due to loss 
I met with an accident last year and broke three of my front teeth although doctors say they can be crowned I feel constantly depressed coz I have lost ...

I am actually bipolar is there a cure? 
I am not merely depressed, I'm bipolar! Is there a cure?

ANSWER:

Most people would tell you no. However, there are currently thousands of people ...

For a friend .. 
Hellooo Mrs.Ellen...

I just want you thank you ahead for taking your time to help us through difficult/confusing times and sorry for asking you questions ...

natural 5 htp dosage for depression? 
how much milligram of 5-htp did you take during the three month period?

ANSWER:

Thanks for your question.

I started with 50 mg because I was on ...

I don't want my parents to know I am depressed... (I'm 17) 
Is it possible not to go to a doctor because my older brother had been depressed for a whole school year and did not go to school. I'm sure they'd get ...

Do sun lamps produce Vitamin D? 
I live in the Pacific Northwest where it rains all winter. I have severe depression and the summer months helps alot. I know book lites help but do they ...

How do I approach my doctor about discontinuing medication? 
Hi Merri Ellen,

I'd like to discontinue my daily dose of fluoxetine, especially after reading so far in your e-course. Truth be told, I am afraid to ...

Help for Depression  Not rated yet
I have so many problems in my life I feel like just ending it all. I have no one to talk to.

ANSWER:

There is hope! Choose one of these options...

Speak ...

lexapro depression medicine  Not rated yet
how do i get off lexpero i want to stop taking it

ANSWER: Please talk with your doctor about weaning off antidepressants. Do not try this without their ...

I don't have a question right now.....  Not rated yet
.....but I do have a thank you for keeping on sending me these e-mails and for keeping on reminding me that I am worth it! Thanks for the encouragement....

STILL CONFUSED ABOUT OMEGA 3'S.. PLEASE HELP  Not rated yet
I have been taking salmon oil capsules for the past few days. On the label it states "1000mg" however on the back when I read the EPA and DHA levels... it ...

Depression is a sane response to our world..?  Not rated yet
I have been diagnosed as chronically depressed for most of my adult life. I have tried many things to "cure" myself but nothing works for long, if at all....

Why am I different?  Not rated yet
So far I'm on step 2 for you cure fore depression, Diet exercise and vitamins. I hang around a bunch of guys who don't exercise, eat pizza and drink beer,...

SAM-e dosage for depression?  Not rated yet
I started taking Sam-e several weeks ago. Began with 200 mg and am now up to 800 mg (800 mg, I read somewhere is the minimal amount for therapeutic value)...

is depression social anxiety and sad too?  Not rated yet
Is Depression part of social anxiety disorder and sad (Seasonal affective Disorder) ?

ANSWER:

Anxiety and depression are closely linked in so many ...

How can i fight Anxiety, Deep Pain and Death Bed Malady caused from deep depression?  Not rated yet
Hello Mrs Ellen,

I have been through deep depression periods during some periods in my life and i have been trying to do my best alone not to give up ...

what type of therapist for going through depression?  Not rated yet
I am currently on a waiting list to see some form of therapist. (I have been diagnosed with depression for a very long time, I am only 21 years old.) Also,...

how do I talk to others about my feelings during depression?  Not rated yet
HOW DO I CORRECTLY VENT TO OTHERS ABOUT HOW I AM FEELING?

ANSWER:

When you speak with a counselor, just talk and let them walk you through questions ...

can I be cured after 20 years of depression?  Not rated yet
Can someone who has been diagnosed with major depression and on antidepressants for 20 years get off of them and just use natural supplements?

ANSWER:...

formation of depression types  Not rated yet
I think it would be beneficial for the scientific community and mental health professionals to formally create types of depressions, and then create ...

natural remedy of depression?  Not rated yet
what is a natural cure for depression?

ANSWER: Take our cure depression e-course to go through all of our research to learn more.

Plus, be sure ...

Purpose in life & depression  Not rated yet
Hi Merri Ellen,

I have been suffering from depression for several years doctors have prescribed it as a social phobia, I have recently started to use ...

your sources of research?  Not rated yet
Hi there. I've just started your e- course and am interested in whether there are references to the research articles that inform each step?

Many ...

I over sleep  Not rated yet
Hi Merri Ellen,

I am glad i have stumbled on your website. I have read your first ingredient which is to improve sleep and get enough of sleep. However,...

Too much serotonin for depression?  Not rated yet
Can you have to much serotonin? or produce to much?

ANSWER:

This is called serotonin syndrome and it happens when when you’ve taken one or more medications ...

Primrose oil for depression?  Not rated yet
Hi Merri Ellen,

I found a site helpguide.org teaches you how to eat healthy. They suggest primrose oil for depression and moodswings. Have you heard ...

There are so many green teas what one should I drink? Is there caffeine in green tea?  Not rated yet
There are so many green teas -what one should I drink? Is there caffeine in green tea?

ANSWER:

Good question. I'm afraid there doesn't seem to be ...

could you tell me what brand of fish oil you take and where to get it?   Not rated yet
could you tell me what brand of fish oil you take and where to get it?

ANSWER:

I personally take Ascenta Fish Oil as it is listed in the IFOS (International ...

What kind of Vitamin D do I take for depression and how much?  Not rated yet
Can I take fish oil with vitamin D and what kind of D do I take and how much?

ANSWER:


Fish oil contains an excellent source of Vitamin D!

Selected ...

How can I help my friend who has postpartum depression?  Not rated yet
How can I help my friend? She just had a baby-the doctor put her on medication today--no more nursing.

ANSWER:

I'm sure she may be beating herself ...

Why am I a depressed mom?  Not rated yet
“The mood changes with my kids, husband and me. One day I feel ok next day or minute I’m down hill. I have 2 boys a 4 yr old and a 2 month old and I feel ...

I am just enquiring about the ebook i purchased...  Not rated yet
I am just enquiring about the "Simple Truth on Curing Depression" ebook i purchased from you - i haven't yet received the link

ANSWER:

Thanks for ...

What kind of fish oil to take and how much?  Not rated yet
What kind of fish oil supplement do I take and how much?

ANSWER:

Look for a brand that will give you 1000 mg of EPA and 500 mg of DHA per day. This ...

Why can't I get out of feeling of not wanting to get up, not even wanting to do anything at all?   Not rated yet
I have no appetite but only crave junk food. What can I take that is a natural cure? I get even more depressed on antidepressants. I take omega 3, 5-htp,...

Why are so many Doctors so uneducated on depression, meds etc.?   Not rated yet
Why are so many Doctors so uneducated on depression, meds etc.?

The following answer is from Allan Cassels, drug policy researcher, University of Victoria ...

Will I ever be able to get off of my Lexapro?  Not rated yet
“Will I ever be able to get off of my Lexapro. Why does the Lexapro make me sick, dizzy, and spacy feeling? Why is it that if I stop taking my Lexapro ...

How do I help my husband with his depression?  Not rated yet
What can I do for my husband when he is so low and feels useless?

ANSWER:

When a person is suffering the torment of a stressful, depressive or anxious ...

How do I get better without medication?  Not rated yet
How do I get better without medication?ANSWER:

"There’s much we can do without drugs to treat depression and anxiety, especially of the moderate sort,...

Will my depression ever go away?  Not rated yet
I'm so tired of fighting this depression. Can there be something that I'm not doing that I need to do?

ANSWER:

Don't give up! Take my depression ...

My daughter suffers from depression for 10 years. How do I get her help?   Not rated yet
My daughter suffers from depression for 10 years. How do I get her help? She won't take anti-depressants.

ANSWER:

Hmm, perhaps you could begin by ...

Can I achieve happiness and clear thinking?  Not rated yet
Can I achieve happiness and clear thinking?

ANSWER:

Yes. You can learn optimism!

“Optimists live a life that is driven by trust, not fear and ...

Why can I not beat depression on my own?  Not rated yet
Why can I not beat it on my own?

ANSWER:

A question I’d like to ask is, “Why do you think you HAVE to beat depression on your own?”

For some reason,...

How do I deal with depression and is there any cure? How can I get rid of it for good?   Not rated yet
How do I deal with depression and is there any cure? How can I get rid of it for good?

ANSWER:

Yes! There is a cure – not just a cure that worked ...

Why don’t my antidepressants work??  Not rated yet
Why don’t my antidepressants work??

ANSWER:

Former depression sufferer Chris Green has a great answer to this question. He's written an article entitled:...

What kind of depression do I have???  Not rated yet
What kind of depression do I have???

ANSWER:

Depression is caused by a lack of health in a few different areas of our lives.

The following articles ...