Hello everyone! I just wanted to share with you, very briefly, my own story in the hopes that some of you might benefit.

I also have suffered with depression and anxiety for much of my life. In high school I was into drinking and drugs as a way to deal with being shy and very sensitive. The drugs and alcohol made my depression so much worse. My college experience was a struggle where I kept mostly to myself, with a few good friends, and really didn't get that involved in anything. I felt like I was always dragging myself around. You know the feeling, like you're on the edge of a cliff just trying to hold on everyday. My energy was always very low which made it hard for me to be social. Every relationship i ever had was disasterous.

When I graduated college I slumped into an even worse depression and also began to notice physical symptoms that I couldn't explain. I went to a doctor and she prescribed Prozac. I started to take the drug but it made me feel very strange. Despite all the abuse I had taken out on my body, I had somewhere inside me a sense of health and wellbeing that extended beyond drugs and doctors. I began to read about food allergies, food and mood, and vitamin supplements. I decided the drugs weren't for me and instead I started changing my diet. The results have been miraculous! I have energy, hope for the future, confidence, and I relate to other people much better.
I also learned how my physical symptoms and depression are linked. I am treating them both with healthy (and delicious!) food and vitamins along with some spiritual awareness (like yoga) and exercise.

There is more to my story but I will leave it at that for now. If anyone is curious to more I wil be happy to share.

I send you all love and peaceful vibes. You are all so brave for reaching out and seeking support!