Depression, Emotional Turmoil

"These are the things I wish someone had shared with me"

Selections taken from this book

If you are dealing with toxins, your liver will need greater support. Milk thistle is an excellent herb that can be used either alone or in a liver tonic. To gain the greatest benefit from herbs seek the advice of a qualified herbalist. In energy therapies there is acknowledgment of a link between depression and the liver so acupuncture, kinesiology, reflexology, shiatsu or any therapist with this type of knowledge can be of significant help in restoring balance that may dispel depression.

Acquiring a greater understanding of CFS/FM and its symptoms may significantly reduce anxiety. Not really knowing what has a hold on you can allow anxiety to germinate and flourish creating greater fear about your situation, thus creating further anxiety and emotional disturbance. Although it may be difficult to comprehend details of the illness, try to understand each aspect as best you can and re-visit information regularly if not clearly retained. Talk about CFS/FM and its characteristics or impact – discussion with others can diminish fears and actually saying it out loud may flush out some anxieties. Use some discretion in your choice of listener, though!