Posted by Ed O`Flaherty on January 2, 2003, at 16:50:13
In reply to Re: Please help me, I am so lonely and wish I was dead, posted by PhoenixGirl on January 2, 2003, at 0:33:39
Dear Phoenixgirl,
You write very clearly of the intense mental pain you are suffering and obviosly you have suffered for much of your life.The future though can be bright.You obviously have a lot going for you but it seems like nothing to you at the moment.It reminds me of Shakespeare who said "There is no art to find the mind`s construction in the face".
At present helping others may be too much for you but why not get involved in some course you might like-writing perhaps or acting or joining a choir or some other pleasant activity.You could leave America and see some of the world-read www.fodors.com to see what others get out of travel.There is one point I noticed in your family history that may be relevant and which may not be dealt with by your psychiatrist.Manic Depression (or BP) is related in many cases to a dietary deficiency of long-chain chemicals called omega-3 fish oil.The condition is rare in Iceland then (0.2%) and common in Germany (6%).Depresssion is common in any country with low fish intake.Have a look at www.omega3.20megsfree.com for details.Good luck.
Ed O`Flaherty
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