Hello, Platinum Heart,

So often, I feel, (as I'm trying to lose weight) that it has to do with
cravings--for sugar, grains. I've found in the last several months that
taking the Omega 3 fatty acids has done wonders for me in controlling
the desire for sucrose and for grains. I've been calmer and more positive
than in months.

If you aren't taking the Omega 3 fatty acids, I would try them if you will.
If you need to ask your psychiatrist about it before purchasing any, please do talk about it with him.

It has really been very, very helpful for me. About 4,000 mg per day--2,000 in the morning and 2,000 in late afternoon seem to keep things stabilized (even better than Prozac) and there are no detrimental side effects such as the acid residue of medications that is really difficult to overcome, especially with a slowed metabolism in weight problems. (I use the Omega 3 fatty acids, available at GNC and Vitamin Shoppe, and probably other places, as well. (They're good and readily available--I have no interest in these products via stock or commissions or anything else. I
just chose them and found them to be excellent.)

Cut back on red meat consumption, please. Cut down on wheat, rye,
oats, barley, and corn. (There are reasons for these suggestions, but
we can talk about that later if you're at all interested.) Eat more
green vegetables, fresh salads and drink water--purified if you can get it.

I would almost promise you that if you practice these things for one month you will want to make permanent changes in your eating because of the improved feeling tone.

There's always the possibility that what works for one won't work for another;but in this case, particularly since we are Americans and eating foods that are
considered the American cuisine, it may be that this will benefit you greatly, as it
has me. In other words, there are too many transfatty acids in the Western diet.
They cause inflammation for many. The essential fatty acids reduce inflammation.

Take care and good wishes to you.