Topic Title: Republic of Ireland
| |  "Republic of Ireland"
, Fri 15 Oct 06:11
Dear All,
I had great difficulty in obtaining St. John's Wort (which is only available by perscription in the Republic of Ireland) from Doctors in Dublin. I went to 3 Doctors asking them directly to prescribe it to me and they refused based on the lack of medical research into this herbal drug. I was most infuriated as each time i had to cough up €45 per visit to come away with a perscription for a pharmaceutical drug treatment for depression. Just to say, don't despair folks as i nearly did, if you are adamant, like i was, about not taking the traditional drug treatments for depression because of the very strong side effects, then you really don't have to. But you don't have to suffer in silence either. St. John's Wort is available in the North of Ireland in most health food stores and in Boots! I actually got a friend of mine to buy them for me over the counter in boots and post them down to me. You are entitled to use this drug and there are ways around everything!! Remember every obstacle is an opportunity for creative endeavor. I feel amazing since i started taking St. John's Wort, however i am also taking homeopathic remedies aswell. Homoepathic remedies are 100% natural and they have wonderful treatments for depression and because it is natural you can take it in conjunction with St. JOhn's Wort. It is important to remember if you are suffering from depression then there is a reason. It is important for you to find out the reason is so that eventually, even maybe 10 years down the line, you can come off all herbal remedies and drugs entirely. For many people depression is a result of anger and/or grief unexpressed and turned inwards on the self. Homeopathy helps you reexperience these emotions in a safe protected way so that you shift them from you body entirely. I would really recommend councilling, psychotherapy, meditation and anything that will help you to look inside youself and see where your wound is and begin to heal it. In truth, the only way out is through, and that which does not kill you makes you stronger. But when you are going through this painful self examination and healing you need every support that is available, St. john's Wort and homepathic remedies are some such supports, as are close friends, support groups, and generally being kind to yourself. Treat youself like you are your own most precious being. Do nice things for yourself becuase you deserve it. Pamper yourself and remember to support and encourage and be a best friend and generally a wonderful parent to yourself everyday. With many depressions there is an 'inner child' in you that is hurting over past painful experiences that were suppressed. It is only when you embrace your 'inner child' and listen to its pains and comfort it and tell it that everything will be fine,that you will only then begin to heal naturally. And everything will be fine!! There is such a strong person inside of you that has brought you this far in your life. Forgive yourself for not acknowledging how amazing you are and not acknowledging your achievements to date. Express yourself in a safe comforting enviornment and if you don't have one at present then put all your energies into finding such an enviornment. Becuase you will find support. Remember you are the most important person in your life and we are all so lucky to have this life. We really don't know how long it will last.
Depression is often a result of suppresion of emotions and experiences.
Live, Love and express yourself and be proud of who you are. Remember you have every damn right to be happy. Fight for your right!
Love to you all.
Sile.
Posts: 0 | | Registered: Fri 15 Oct 2004 5:37 |
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| | "Re(1):Republic of Ireland" , Fri 15 Oct 23:22
thank you so much for your comforting and encouraging message;when I read about what you say that most of the time depression is a result from painful experiences in the past and unexpressed feelings,I almost had to cry.But not necessarily out of sadness and frustration,but more because you just said it so correctly what has happened to me and why I've been carrying this depressed state of mind inside of me for many years,most of them without even realizing that I was depressed.
After 3 years on sjw,and some major life style changes,I can today say that things are so much better!
But I still have some "heavy" voices of the past inside of me;still feel like there is some shadow over my life,not allowing me to feel completely happy.
I hope that in time I will have closure with the past;I know I cannot erase it,but I cannot go through life feeling like a victim anymore.As you say,we have the right to live,and as far as the wounds from the past,with each year of little accomplishments and positive changes,they get smaller.
This site is really helpful,
just because there are people here who can understand what we're dealing with and give us support,both practical and spiritual.
Posts: 43 | | Registered: Thu 6 Mar 2003 22:58 |
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