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[Sappho]

I can't really help feeling that way. It's kind of part of the problem. Some days I get overwhelmed a bit. So thank you for your kind words. I'll probably feel better tomorrow, these things always pass. I'm not in this alone, I have help. It just sucks that I seem to have taken a few steps backwards in recent weeks.

Also, thanks for the pic, it made me smile. It's cute and silly and so him.

[chickadee]

I can't really help feeling that way. It's kind of part of the problem. Some days I get overwhelmed a bit. So thank you for your kind words. I'll probably feel better tomorrow, these things always pass. I'm not in this alone, I have help. It just sucks that I seem to have taken a few steps backwards in recent weeks.

Also, thanks for the pic, it made me smile. It's cute and silly and so him.

My heart really goes out to you.
My doctor changed my life. I come from a family where depression is so sever that almost every female has committed suicide. It's hard for me to reveal this because of the judgement I'm sure people are feeling, but not me any more!!! My doctor's son is autistic and she has done tremendous research into this subject. I've followed her advice about eating avocados, coconut oil, fish oil tablets and minimizing gluten, (she wants me to cut it out completely.) I feel terrific now!!!!
I've put it together from what I've heard Al say in interviews and avocados seem to be a big part of his diet. He's one energetic happy guy. These healthy fats are so good for your brain, which is how you feel emotionally.
And, of course, Al. His light hearted sense of humor and his positive vibes have changed the darkness into light for me.
Hang in there, change self judgement into self acceptance!! Al's not perfect, but he just shrugs it off.

[IFoundMyYankochicks]

its really hard to share this, but I know how difficult it is to deal with depression. I've been dealing with it for a while now, but luckily I'm going to therapy. If you feel like you have it you should tell someone. I thought I had anxiety, and I told my mom who took me to the doctor, and my doctor said I have Depression and Anxiety. I also know the exact feeling you get when you wish you were as nice as Al. I'm sometimes scared that if I meet him that he will hate me. I know that isn't like him, but I feel that way a lot, especially with first impressions. I've actually been trying to be like him for a while. I sometimes wish I was him, or I knew him. Sometimes I get really emotional thinking about him because I want to meet him and hug him so badly, and I can just imagine him wrapping his arms around me, and feeling the warmth and comfort in his arms, but... it hasn't happened so I get sad thinking about it. I know that wasn't that inspiring, but It helps me to know that i'm not the only one who has these feelings, so maybe it'll help you to know that there are other people just like you, trying to get through everyday. I really hope you get through whatever you are dealing with

Wow, that got a bit deeper than I intended!

that's a big reason to why I love Yankochick Central. We aren't afraid to get emotional with each other and share our stories. I try to talk about this stuff to my other friends to get their help, but they call me a spoiled brat because sometimes I miss school 'cause its hard for me to get up in the morning. I want to go to school, but my mind is like "nope! you are staying in bed cause you wont get stressed while you are sleeping!" You guys are so much more understanding than my friends. I love you guys

[mellow weasel]

minimizing gluten, (she wants me to cut it out completely.)

That bit sounds like nonsense, gluten-free diet is for treating coeliac disease, not depression . Anyways, have a gluten-free christmassy pic of Al:

[chickadee]

minimizing gluten, (she wants me to cut it out completely.)

That bit sounds like nonsense, gluten-free diet is for treating coeliac disease, not depression . Anyways, have a gluten-free christmassy pic of Al:

I love this picture. He's such a kid at heart.
Gluten raises blood sugar more than a candy bar. Stabilizing blood sugar stabilizes my mood.

[mellow weasel]

Gluten raises blood sugar more than a candy bar. Stabilizing blood sugar stabilizes my mood.

Gluten is proteins, proteins don't raise blood sugar . You're probably thinking so because wheat is also rich in starch, which indeed raises blood sugar, but gluten itself has nothing to do with that. If you eat gluten-free cookies and breads or whatever and think that your blood sugar is not affected, you'll be disapointed

[Sappho]

My heart really goes out to you.
My doctor changed my life. I come from a family where depression is so sever that almost every female has committed suicide. It's hard for me to reveal this because of the judgement I'm sure people are feeling, but not me any more!!! My doctor's son is autistic and she has done tremendous research into this subject. I've followed her advice about eating avocados, coconut oil, fish oil tablets and minimizing gluten, (she wants me to cut it out completely.) I feel terrific now!!!!
I've put it together from what I've heard Al say in interviews and avocados seem to be a big part of his diet. He's one energetic happy guy. These healthy fats are so good for your brain, which is how you feel emotionally.
And, of course, Al. His light hearted sense of humor and his positive vibes have changed the darkness into light for me.
Hang in there, change self judgement into self acceptance!! Al's not perfect, but he just shrugs it off.

Thank you. I think the things you said about food are interesting, I've been thinking of changing my diet to be more vegetarian. It's actually kind of funny, I opened up one of the recipe apps I have to see if they had any good vegetarian recipes up this week and the first recipe on the list was one with avocado and salmon. Must be a sign.....

[Sappho]

its really hard to share this, but I know how difficult it is to deal with depression. I've been dealing with it for a while now, but luckily I'm going to therapy. If you feel like you have it you should tell someone. I thought I had anxiety, and I told my mom who took me to the doctor, and my doctor said I have Depression and Anxiety. I also know the exact feeling you get when you wish you were as nice as Al. I'm sometimes scared that if I meet him that he will hate me. I know that isn't like him, but I feel that way a lot, especially with first impressions. I've actually been trying to be like him for a while. I sometimes wish I was him, or I knew him. Sometimes I get really emotional thinking about him because I want to meet him and hug him so badly, and I can just imagine him wrapping his arms around me, and feeling the warmth and comfort in his arms, but... it hasn't happened so I get sad thinking about it. I know that wasn't that inspiring, but It helps me to know that i'm not the only one who has these feelings, so maybe it'll help you to know that there are other people just like you, trying to get through everyday. I really hope you get through whatever you are dealing with

Are you me? That's pretty much how I feel a lot of the time. And I know exactly what you mean about meeting him and wanting to hug him. If I do or say nothing else I want to at least give him the biggest, warmest hug I possibly can. Like you I imagine sometimes what it would be like, the feeling of my arms around him and holding on to him with all the love I can muster, reflecting back to him how he makes me feel. And then his hair making my face itch (because hair always does), and me worrying about blubbering all over his shirt because I'll very likely be crying...

Wow, that got a bit deeper than I intended!

that's a big reason to why I love Yankochick Central. We aren't afraid to get emotional with each other and share our stories. I try to talk about this stuff to my other friends to get their help, but they call me a spoiled brat because sometimes I miss school 'cause its hard for me to get up in the morning. I want to go to school, but my mind is like "nope! you are staying in bed cause you wont get stressed while you are sleeping!" You guys are so much more understanding than my friends. I love you guys

That is why I felt brave enough to post about this here. This thread is about all of us as much as it is about him. And I'm sorry to hear about your friends, it sucks when people around you don't get it.

[chickadee]

My heart really goes out to you.


Thank you. I think the things you said about food are interesting, I've been thinking of changing my diet to be more vegetarian. It's actually kind of funny, I opened up one of the recipe apps I have to see if they had any good vegetarian recipes up this week and the first recipe on the list was one with avocado and salmon. Must be a sign.....

Seriously, we are what we eat. It was a few months before I started feeling better when I incorporated the avocados, fish oil tablets (as well as salmon) and coconut oil, (every morning a teaspoon in my tea). Olives are good for you too. Dietary changes take a bit of time so hang in there.
Walking is also great, so good move!!!!! (and so is dancing around the house to Weird Al songs!)
Oh, I also joined a support group a few years ago. That helped me alot also. It's really been a combination of things for me. Support, diet and exercise!

[chickadee]

Gluten raises blood sugar more than a candy bar. Stabilizing blood sugar stabilizes my mood.

Gluten is proteins, proteins don't raise blood sugar . You're probably thinking so because wheat is also rich in starch, which indeed raises blood sugar, but gluten itself has nothing to do with that. If you eat gluten-free cookies and breads or whatever and think that your blood sugar is not affected, you'll be disapointed

Thank you so much for being such a sweetheart and looking into it so I wouldn't waste my efforts cutting out gluten. I have tremendous respect for my doctor who's helped me so much, so I did do a quick refresher just now to try to remember what she said about blood sugar. I googled it and I remember now that it's all tied into inflammation.
Thanks once again for taking an interest and sharing your knowledge, it's all terribly confusing.