Monday, April 11, 2011

What Causes Psychological Distress? Are Emotional symptoms a sign of Mental Illness?

The Truth about the "Chemical Imbalance" Theory

by Dr. Mercola
Here is a video that everyone must watch and a must read article by Dr. Mercola and the epidemic of prescribing hundreds of thousands of people medications for conditions they may not even have.  PLEASE Watch, Read and Inform yourself!

What Causes Psychological Distress?


Answering this question is the holy grail of psychiatry. Even before there were psychiatrists, such troubles were blamed on things like evil spirits, or an imbalance of "humors."

  • Is any of the diagnosing based on real medical science?
  • How valid are the psychiatric diagnoses being handed out?
  • And are the drugs safe?
The Physical Dangers of Medicalizing a Non-Physical Condition

Read the full article

Are Emotional Symptoms Really Signs of Mental Illness?

Clearly, there are "real" mental illnesses that can destroy any semblance of normalcy in a person's life. But are you mentally ill when you're sad for more than a couple of weeks?
Is losing zest for life a sign of mental illness?

  • 700,000 adverse reactions per year
  • 42,000 deaths per year
How in the world can drugs that cause over 40,000 deaths a year be permitted, let alone handed out like candy?
What Does the Science Really Say about the Effectiveness of Psychiatric Drugs?

Please inform yourself and READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE!  There is a GREAT video link to watch here as well.   
I know I have been victim over the years of being "prescribed " more than one type of medication for my imbalance...one in which I was NEVER tested for.  


QUICK TIPS FOR NATURAL WAY TO PEP YOURSELF UP!
Exercise 
Address your stress 
Eat a healthy diet 
Support optimal brain functioning with essential fats 
Get plenty of sunshine 
Inform Your self.
I believe Total Health starts from the Inside out.  And it involves our inner and outer man working together.  

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