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How to Use Food to Treat Depression 09/12/2009

Follow these steps EXACTLY until you can fulfill your goals.
Steps

Get a cookbook.
Learn to cook meat (beef, chicken, fish, etc..).
Learn to cook grains/starches (millets, rice, oats, potatoes..).
Eat 3 meals a day, meat first with veges, then grains. (See more detailed version below)
Notice that you feel more energetic, alert, calm, and focused--use this new asset to fulfill your goals -- work.. job search.. study.. attend school.. read.. learn.. exercise.. etc.. give yourself some freedom around this new accomplishment!!
Establish a daily routine. (morning, afternoon, evening)
Tweak your daily routine.
Reevaluate your situation and your goals.

Tips

Cook generous portions and eat till you're full.
Learn to use "food combining" (GOOGLE IT!) for better digestion, eat meat/veges, do something/rest, then eat my starches for each meal.
Oh YEAH.. you should feel full and satisfied after each meal!!

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Lorraine Knows Depression

I really do know about depression and how deeply it can affect your life. Over 6 years I'd struggled through the aftermath of 3 family deaths, 12 months of serious illness, 2 house moves, downsizing and the loss of 2 relationships. To say I was depressed was a huge understatement.

It was after my Mother died that the doctor's diagnosis changed from Clinical Depression to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

"Lorraine, you really must learn to manage your stress or your depression will never lift" the doctor told me. "Maybe deep breathing exercises? Or perhaps a hobby? Here... would you like some more drugs?"

So I took up writing. And walking. Then I started making my own jewelry. Then, after enrolling on a course in Life Coaching and studying a diploma to become a qualified Stress Management Consultant, I changed my career entirely.

It all turned my life around. Now I was armed with the tools I needed to move on and up out of both the crippling depression and the after-effects of PTSD (hint: it had nothing to do with the drugs the doctor offered!).

Now I write and advise others on how to manage their depression, stress and anxiety using natural, drug-free methods.

I hope you can find something here that will help you too.

Lorraine

P.s. I recovered fully, I downsized like crazy, I went travelling, earning my living online, and I found happiness again. Oh, and by the way... I dumped the doctor!

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