The most bogus disorder evented by the American psychiatric foundation is " bad conduct disorder." When I was, I kid I got angry during my parents' divorce which was pretty nasty. I was getting in fights and skipping school. A psychologist helped me. Today I would be put on 3 or more psychiatric medicines.
The most bogus disorder evented by the American psychiatric foundation is " bad conduct disorder." When I was, I kid I got angry during my parents' divorce which was pretty nasty. I was getting in fights and skipping school. A psychologist helped me. Today I would be put on 3 or more psychiatric medicines.
btw, I found out 2 yrs ago that methylene blue can be used for depression. In fact, someone close to me went thru some depression this past 2 yrs (re: the current state of affairs in the world) and used it, it works great, far better than welbutrin or prozac they told me. It's also not very expensive. No bad side effects either. So if you come across anyone with serious depression, it's a good one. It also does alot of other good things for your health.
Don't get me started on the psych meds!!! grrr, I do know what you mean, they are given out at drop of a hat and some are brand new with no idea what they will do to a young person. To say nothing of the fact that things like some anti-depressants will cause suicidal/homocidal ideation if you're under 25 or so y. o. Glad you got thru your folks' divorce without the meds!
I believe most mass shootings and suicides of the young involved ssri antidepressants. But I believe depression is real- it goes back to biblical times. Most is situational, some genetic. My worst depression happened when my dog died of cancer. When I did use medications for myself or patients I used st johns wort, 5htp and SAMe. They are all safe and natural.
Agree with everything you say. It can be very difficult when a beloved pet dies. I lost my horse and it took me a full 10 yrs to get over it. It's been 11 yrs and I do still miss him alot. I went thru bad depression then. However, some depression is so bad it can't be helped by those you listed - I think that's when methylene blue can be very helpful and make a big difference. It can be the difference between suicide and surviving.
Pet loss grief is another thing nobody takes seriously. There are a lot of people that for various reasons cannot have children. I lost my cat to cancer 5 years ago and still not over it. He was my son and child. Will look into methylene blue.
So sorry for your loss, Dennis. I've had many animals and lost a number of them. Have felt very deep loss over them, especially when I was single. Pet loss can be just as serious and deeply felt as the loss of a spouse or child IMO. When we have a deep bond with an animal it is a very special gift and they give their heart and souls to us. Many years ago, we lost a very beloved cat. He was so loving and he was 16 y.o. we had him a long time. We were with him at the end when he died, and that night I'll never forget, sitting down and trying to watch TV. Tears were silently sliding down my cheeks. My other cat climbed onto my lap and began to gently pat my tears, trying to heal the hurt in my soul. I treasure that memory. She lived to be 19 y.o. I got her when a little boy found her in a trash can where she was living with her brothers and sisters. She was only 2 weeks old with no mom to be found. I took her home and that night she slept right on my pillow - where she slept every single night for the next 19 yrs until she died. I will always feel so blessed and thankful for the animals I've had. When they pass, that is all we can do, is be grateful they were in our lives, they are a special gift. Not all humans can relate to animals the way you and I do, Dennis, that is a special gift, too. Be well, my friend and I hope you find another wonderful animal companion soon if you haven't already.
btw, I take methylene blue at night, it seems to work better that way. There are different strengths, I use 1% you can get it here: bphchem.com
phone is: 1-800-443-8465
There is a book on methylene blue that is very good, it's not very long:
The Ultimate Guide to Methylene Blue by Mark Sloan
Carl, I've known alot of military folks, including Marines. If there's one thing I've learned about them, most of them of have not only tons of courage but HUGE hearts. Men have a very special relationship with dogs. They don't talk to each other much about their feelings but they do share things with their dogs that are very special - it's a very unique and special bond between a man and his dog. Just something I've learned over time. It is to be honored and held as a sacred bond. I respect you for having such deep feelings especially about your dogs. Don't be ashamed of your tears, it means you are very GOOD man. btw, my dad was a mustang admiral - he came from absolutely nothing and worked very hard to become successful in life. He was in WW2 on Adm. Nimitz's personal staffl He always said "Marines are the backbone of the military." I think he knew what he was talking about. I honor your tears, sir. Here is a movie you will probably want to see: it's about a military guy who is given charge over a military dog who lost his Marine IIRC in combat. It's a real tear jerker but it might well help you to express the deep sorrow you carry. You might want to watch it alone so you can bawl your head off, which is probably what you need to do. It's a GREAT movie both husband and I loved it and cried our eyes out, there are also some laugh and it is REAL:
Thank you for your kind words I will watch the movie. Lost it last night- sometimes the memories are too much. The best was dog beach. There was a place in Colorado called Union reservoir. The water was cold but very clean and they had a human beach and a separate beach where you could swim with your dog. I was a competitive swimmer in high school, but Wolfie could outswim me. We would swim together for hours.
The most bogus disorder evented by the American psychiatric foundation is " bad conduct disorder." When I was, I kid I got angry during my parents' divorce which was pretty nasty. I was getting in fights and skipping school. A psychologist helped me. Today I would be put on 3 or more psychiatric medicines.
btw, I found out 2 yrs ago that methylene blue can be used for depression. In fact, someone close to me went thru some depression this past 2 yrs (re: the current state of affairs in the world) and used it, it works great, far better than welbutrin or prozac they told me. It's also not very expensive. No bad side effects either. So if you come across anyone with serious depression, it's a good one. It also does alot of other good things for your health.
Retired but worth looking into.
Don't get me started on the psych meds!!! grrr, I do know what you mean, they are given out at drop of a hat and some are brand new with no idea what they will do to a young person. To say nothing of the fact that things like some anti-depressants will cause suicidal/homocidal ideation if you're under 25 or so y. o. Glad you got thru your folks' divorce without the meds!
I believe most mass shootings and suicides of the young involved ssri antidepressants. But I believe depression is real- it goes back to biblical times. Most is situational, some genetic. My worst depression happened when my dog died of cancer. When I did use medications for myself or patients I used st johns wort, 5htp and SAMe. They are all safe and natural.
Agree with everything you say. It can be very difficult when a beloved pet dies. I lost my horse and it took me a full 10 yrs to get over it. It's been 11 yrs and I do still miss him alot. I went thru bad depression then. However, some depression is so bad it can't be helped by those you listed - I think that's when methylene blue can be very helpful and make a big difference. It can be the difference between suicide and surviving.
Pet loss grief is another thing nobody takes seriously. There are a lot of people that for various reasons cannot have children. I lost my cat to cancer 5 years ago and still not over it. He was my son and child. Will look into methylene blue.
www.GriefSOS.com
So sorry for your loss, Dennis. I've had many animals and lost a number of them. Have felt very deep loss over them, especially when I was single. Pet loss can be just as serious and deeply felt as the loss of a spouse or child IMO. When we have a deep bond with an animal it is a very special gift and they give their heart and souls to us. Many years ago, we lost a very beloved cat. He was so loving and he was 16 y.o. we had him a long time. We were with him at the end when he died, and that night I'll never forget, sitting down and trying to watch TV. Tears were silently sliding down my cheeks. My other cat climbed onto my lap and began to gently pat my tears, trying to heal the hurt in my soul. I treasure that memory. She lived to be 19 y.o. I got her when a little boy found her in a trash can where she was living with her brothers and sisters. She was only 2 weeks old with no mom to be found. I took her home and that night she slept right on my pillow - where she slept every single night for the next 19 yrs until she died. I will always feel so blessed and thankful for the animals I've had. When they pass, that is all we can do, is be grateful they were in our lives, they are a special gift. Not all humans can relate to animals the way you and I do, Dennis, that is a special gift, too. Be well, my friend and I hope you find another wonderful animal companion soon if you haven't already.
btw, I take methylene blue at night, it seems to work better that way. There are different strengths, I use 1% you can get it here: bphchem.com
phone is: 1-800-443-8465
There is a book on methylene blue that is very good, it's not very long:
The Ultimate Guide to Methylene Blue by Mark Sloan
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=methylene+blue+book+mark+sloan&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_22
Be well, my friend!
I have not posted in a while. But your post made me cry. Marines are not supposed to cry. But when my service dog died of cancer I lost it big time.
Carl, I've known alot of military folks, including Marines. If there's one thing I've learned about them, most of them of have not only tons of courage but HUGE hearts. Men have a very special relationship with dogs. They don't talk to each other much about their feelings but they do share things with their dogs that are very special - it's a very unique and special bond between a man and his dog. Just something I've learned over time. It is to be honored and held as a sacred bond. I respect you for having such deep feelings especially about your dogs. Don't be ashamed of your tears, it means you are very GOOD man. btw, my dad was a mustang admiral - he came from absolutely nothing and worked very hard to become successful in life. He was in WW2 on Adm. Nimitz's personal staffl He always said "Marines are the backbone of the military." I think he knew what he was talking about. I honor your tears, sir. Here is a movie you will probably want to see: it's about a military guy who is given charge over a military dog who lost his Marine IIRC in combat. It's a real tear jerker but it might well help you to express the deep sorrow you carry. You might want to watch it alone so you can bawl your head off, which is probably what you need to do. It's a GREAT movie both husband and I loved it and cried our eyes out, there are also some laugh and it is REAL:
https://www.amazon.com/Dog-Channing-Tatum/dp/B09T9WJZWP/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+dog+movie+2022&sr=8-1
I will be thinking of you and praying for your healing.
Thank you for your kind words I will watch the movie. Lost it last night- sometimes the memories are too much. The best was dog beach. There was a place in Colorado called Union reservoir. The water was cold but very clean and they had a human beach and a separate beach where you could swim with your dog. I was a competitive swimmer in high school, but Wolfie could outswim me. We would swim together for hours.