I have a Mental & Health problem

[groove88]

Hi, basically i will keep this short as possible. Basically, i feel really trapped in a situation where im not progressing anywhere in my life.

Im 26 years of age and from the uk. The problem i have today is that, i feel hugely unmotivated, chronically tired, i suffer with performce social anxiety (reasonably badly), i get distracted easily and i have problems with my speech, in the sense that i cant really expain myself to well. Logic or technical things im prehaps a little better to explain but story telling, i rarely hold peoples attention. And i seem to refocus attention when talking which leads the conversation a stray. I don't understand why i do it.

Physically im not sure whether i have candida or leaky gut syndrome, as i have acne, which i can keep at bay, should i slip from my diet i start to break out. My stomuch bloats quite often. My diet is pretty much sugar free, grains kept to a minimum, lots of protein and im working on a uptake of veg.

Im very financially limited, and i don't know where to go for help? i have seen a doctor, i could probably get back on anti depressants, but i beleive unless ive had something like a SPECT brain scan i think taking drugs can be a long gamble to find whats wrong with me.

Im fed up with feeling tired, unmotivated, depressed, oily skin, ibs, red eyes. Where is the root of my problem?

sorry if this sounds all so broad..

[maclinda]

Have you seen the movie The Secret? (that teaches what you focus on increases)

What is right in your life? You've given us a list of what's wrong, now flip your attention to things that are good. That will give you a better place to come from, to find your solutions.

[John Hill]

The root of any mental or physical problem comes from the subconscious mind. Here is some information or the magic healing power of your subconscious mind. By impregnating your subconscious you can change any of the circumstances in your life.

John

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[escapee]

Protein can only be utilized when healthy fats (esp polyunsaturated fats) are present. As far as i know, cooked meat is a poor source of unsaturated fats as the fats get damaged by heat. Try organic raw nuts (eg walnuts) or supplements with both N-3 and N-6. (http://www.yes-supplements.com/efa-study10-05.pdf) I also see that sleeping(having enough rest) as the foundation of good health. YOu can eat all the best food in the world but if you sleep 4 hours per day after 3 am .

i feel hugely unmotivated, chronically tired,

That's how you gonna feel.

[stephencp]

I would first recommend the diet and cleansing routines of Dr Schulze at
DR. RICHARD SCHULZE'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Stephen

The Internet Largest Free Give Away Ever - ****************************

[febflake]

Hi,
1. Don't slip from diet.
2. Have enough good sleep.

What did the doctor say? Have you already been diagnosed with anxiety trouble, mild or severe depression, or anything related to any kind of mental disease? Have you already been on anti-depressant? If so, why aren't you anymore? Do you have a family to turn to, to confide in?

Are you currently unemployed, still a student?

I ask again: what did the doctor say and what do you think about it?

[bodhiavttas]

In my opinion, since you have so many things to worry about, you should focus on one thing.

Steve Pavlina suggests to "Start with the physical". I think it's a great idea, because you can actually see what's being accomplished and in general you'll have more energy to accomplish other goals. You don't seem to be overweight, but if you're constantly tired, are you perhaps not exercising well/enough? Why did you choose the diet you're currently on (lots of protein...)? How long have you been on it? Maybe it's time to change...

Don't feel like you have enough willpower to start exercising?
Use this board as your accountability check. Post your goals here. If you fail, try again. We all have to do it a bunch of times. If you keep persisting, you will eventually succeed (provided you are smart about it).

Also this link might help.

You are young and I am sure what you posted doesn't entirely reflect who you really are.

Please let us know how things are going. You seem overwhelmed, but asking for advice is good, it might clear your mind a bit.

[Minsc]

Do you have lots of fats in your diet?

[Christian223]

You have to try EFT now, do it all youll get better, i have been doing EFT for my social problems and im much much better now, belive me they work, it may seem weird and too simple to be true, but it works, try it.

Tapping.com - Free EFT Videos - Emotional Freedom Technique

[groove88]

Hi there.

Thanks for the support guys. Well ive had this week off and manage to get some ideas and thoughts on the go. Ive re-read some of the articles on this site and its rekindled my goals/ambitions etc. Gave me some insight..

Basically the underlying factor in my life is social anxiety and some insecurity. Plus a few of the other problems like tiredness, scatty mind etc.

What im having difficulty in placing is the root of this problem.

50% of the time i get chronically tired, no matter what im doing, i lose energy, even in activities im very well engaged in. Im beleiving its the physical that is the problem here? As i already mentioned i have ibs/acne etc. No there not the worse conditions, but there symtoms of something right?
But on the other hand, there is also the suggestive subject of procrastinating, unmotivated or the like that makes one also feel tired?

What makes me think it could be physical is that after a good day, i can wake up the next feeling all worn down, stuffy nose, red eyes, and very bad brain fog..

Heres my diet, this is where ill properly answer my own questions lol

Breakfast, 1-2 servings of fruit, glass of water, sometimes herbal tea,

mid morning snack, - either peanuts, crossant, almonds, maybe if ive had time some rice, with mackeral and sweetcorn

Lunch will be brown rice, chicken, or mackeral with pepper

Tea, Boiled veg - either brocoli, spinach, kelp, with again, brown rice, sweet potatoe with chicken or mackeral.

evening snack, a serving of fruit or the same as what i have had at tea time.

I drink well through the day, 2 litres on average, i also supplement a gram of fishoil, i take spoonful of olive oil, zinc, and digestive enzymes.

My cooking skills are limited, the diet is basic i guess, but i stay almost acne free when i follow this. Any suggestions about this?
Thanks..

[groove88]

Originally Posted by Christian223

You have to try EFT now, do it all youll get better, i have been doing EFT for my social problems and im much much better now, belive me they work, it may seem weird and too simple to be true, but it works, try it.

Tapping.com - Free EFT Videos - Emotional Freedom Technique

thanks, i might have to turn this into a habit

[escapee]

i also supplement a gram of fishoil

Yes, I think there is a big problem with the supplementation of Fish oil (Omega 3 derivatives ). I have seen plenty of positive reports on fish consumption but not so on fish oil .

In the molecular distillation process, omega-3 fish oils are repeatedly raised in temperature to 200°C (390 °F) to concentrate the EPA and DHA and remove contaminants such as pesticides and heavy metals.

The scientific calculation of Omega 6/3 ratio ( i must have posted this for like million times )

JAMA -- Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Cancer Risk: A Systematic Review, January 25, 2006, MacLean et al. 295 (4): 403

The study on which this report is based is part of a larger systematic review of the medical literature regarding the effects of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on both cancer incidence and cancer treatment in humans. Consequently, our initial search was broad. This report deals only with cancer incidence.

Identification of the Literature

We used electronic databases to identify published human studies about omega-3 fatty acids and cancer (complete search terms can be viewed in Appendix A.4 at http://www.ahrq.gov/downloads/pub/ev.../03cancer.pdf). We did not restrict by language. The following databases were searched: MEDLINE (1966 through the fifth week of October 2003), PREMEDLINE (Nov 7, 2003), EMBASE (1980 through the 44th week of 2003), Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (third quarter of 2003), CAB Health (1973 through October 2003.


The study that assessed skin cancer found an increased risk (RR, 1.13; 95% CI, 1.01-1.27).(Reason : Skin contains 99.99999999999% Omega 6) No significant associations between omega-3 fatty acid consumption and cancer incidence were found for aerodigestive cancer, bladder cancer, lymphoma, ovarian cancer, pancreatic cancer, or stomach cancer.

Conclusions A large body of literature spanning numerous cohorts from many countries and with different demographic characteristics does not provide evidence to suggest a significant association between omega-3 fatty acids and cancer incidence. Dietary supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids is unlikely to prevent cancer.

Dont expect the Fish oil industry to tell you this ... It's a big market out there

[hazerfazer]

I say multiply your fish oil consumption by 6. Take six grams daily. There is plenty of evidence that strongly supports the incredible effects of fish oil.

[escapee]

The recommendation of 6 grams/day of fish oil (NON ESSENTIAL OMEGA 3 DERIVATIVES) will make you bleed like crazy when u have a small cut.

Omega-3 fatty acid - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

In a letter dated October 31, 2000 entitled Letter Regarding Dietary Supplement Health Claim for omega-3 Fatty Acids and Coronary Heart Disease, the United States Food and Drug Administration Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Office of Nutritional Products, Labeling, and Dietary Supplements noted that the known or suspected risks of EPA and DHA (derivatives) omega-3 fatty acids may include:

1) Increased bleeding can occur if overused (normally over 3 grams per day)
2) The possibility of hemorrhagic stroke
3) Oxidation of omega-3 fatty acids forming biologically active oxidation products ( The molecular distillation used to purified the oil)
4) Reduced glycemic control among diabetics
5) Suppression of immune and inflammation responses, and consequently,

6) decreased resistance to infections and increased susceptibility to opportunistic bacteria

[escapee]

The difference between essential and non essential fatty acids ..

http://www.brianpeskin.com/PEOs.pdf ( Note : Brian peskin is neither vegan nor vegetarian, he is a pro protein/fat guy )

Parent Essential Oils (PEOs): The DIFFERENCE
I am often asked how my EFA-based recommendations differ from those of others. The
answer is simple but very significant. The term “Essential Fatty Acids” is being misused
so frequently that I was forced to coin a new phrase, Parent Essential Oils (PEOs).
This term, “Parent Essential Oils,” refers to the only two true essential fatty acids:
parent omega-6 (LA) and parent omega-3 (ALA). The term “parent” is used because
these are the whole, unadulterated form of the only two essential fats your body demands,
as they occur in nature. Once PEOs are consumed, your body changes a small percentage
of them—about 5%—into other biochemicals called “derivatives,” while leaving the
remaining 95% in parent form.
This is crucial for you to understand. There are a host of omega-6 and omega-3 oils being
sold as EFAs that are not EFAs, but rather nonessential derivatives such as EPA, DHA,
and GLA. Fish oils are made up almost exclusively of omega-3 derivatives. Scientifically
and biochemically, calling derivatives such as EPA, DHA and GLA by the term “EFA” is
wrong. Derivatives are not EFAs because they are not essential—your body has the
ability to make them from the parent forms as needed. My research has shown that
supplementing with the derivatives so commonly found in the marketplace and
mislabeled as “EFAs” can easily be harmful to your health.
Don’t make the common “EFA mistake” by unknowingly substituting derivatives for
parents! Since the term has become so confused by so many it is time to focus on the
essence of what they are and why they are so vital to our health and wellbeing.

Be very careful with all the popular recommendation reported on press ..

[hazerfazer]

The first risk on the list says "increased" bleeding "can" occur. You're insinuating a little too much here. I have not noticed any such "side effects" of fish oil. No numbers were mentioned in that list. Here's a few for you:

t-nation.com

The researchers of the GISSI-Prevenzone study enrolled 11,323 people who had previously suffered from a heart attack. After 3.5 years, the ones who took 1 gram of fish oil each day had almost a 50% reduction in sudden death from heart attack.

Another recent study in Japan found that adding fish oil supplementation to a statin regimen improved survival from heart attack by an additional 16%.

A recent study published in Surgical Neurology supplemented individuals with 1100 mg of EPA/DHA. Most patients had degenerative disc conditions (notice the carry-over for powerlifters or those who move some serious iron with potential overuse injuries). After 75 days of fish oil supplementation, 60% of respondents reported significant improvements, including reduction in overall pain, and 59% were able to stop taking other pain medicine!

There are literally hundreds more studies about fish oil. And my recommendation for six grams a day was extremely conservative. Charles Poliquin recommends 30-45 grams daily.

[escapee]

Another recent study in Japan found that adding fish oil supplementation to a statin regimen improved survival from heart attack by an additional 16%.

There are literally hundreds more studies about fish oil. And my recommendation for six grams a day was extremely conservative. Charles Poliquin recommends 30-45 grams daily.

Brian peskin proposed a supplementation with both unadulterated parent Omega 6 (not the supermarket processed oil) and omega 3 at a ratio from 1 : 1 to 2.5 : 1 TO develop the maximum shield against contracting heart disease and cancer. Only 3 grams per day is required for every 160 lbs as opposed to 30-45 grams per day of fish oil. Would this be far more superior to the supplementation of non-essential omega 3 derivatives alone ( eg : from a mere 16% to >80% ?) with no potential side effects? Time will tell ..

The Cambridge International Institute for Medical Science

This organization of physician and Ph.D. level medical researchers was created in support of advancing and publicizing breakthrough discoveries of outstanding professionals in the health sciences and to further this information for the betterment of mankind and the progress of medicine.

Landmarks in Nutrition & Health (The Cambridge International Institute for Medical Science)

• “Influence of omega-3 fatty acids on the prostaglandin-metabolism in healthy volunteers … synergistic effect of n-6 and n-3 fatty acids at low doses which is greater than the effect of high doses of n-3 fatty acids alone.” Prostaglandins in the Cardiovascular System, 1992.

In the most comprehensive review to date, published in British Medical Journal (Hooper, Lee, et al., “Risks and benefits of omega 3 fats for mortality, cardiovascular disease, and cancer: systematic review,” prepublication reference: BMJ, doi:10.1136/bmj. 38755.366331.2F (published 24 March 2006)), 96 trials, including 44 trials with supplements and 5 trials consisting of mainly ALA (parent omega-3) from plants with the remainder being fish oil, confirms what we have been saying for years:
- “Neither RCT's [randomized clinical trials] nor cohort studies [estimated omega-3 consumption and related clinical outcomes] suggested increased risk of cancer with higher intake of omega 3, but clinically important harm could not be excluded."

- "We found no evidence that omega 3 fats had an effect on the incidence of cancer and there was no inconsistency."

- "This systematic review assessed the health effects of using omega 3 fats (together or separately) on total mortality, cardiovascular events, cancer, and strokes in a wide variety of participants and found no evidence of a clear benefit of omega 3 fats on health." (emphasis added)

Skin Cancer (Basal Cell Carcinoma)

One study59 evaluated the effect of omega-3 fatty acid on the incidence of skin cancer among male health care professionals. This study assessed incidence of basal cell carcinoma relative to omega-3 fatty acid consumption. Relative to participants in the lowest quartile of omega-3 fat consumption, those in the highest quartile of consumption had a small but statistically significant increase in the risk of basal cell carcinoma (RR, 1.13; 95% CI, 1.01-1.27).

Be very careful with overdosing on omega 3 . Skin contains virtually no N-3 fats.

[escapee]

The seventh adventist lacto -ovo vegetarian secret weapon - Nuts ( contains more parent omega 6 than omega 3 )

How can the seventh adventist who consume virtually no omega 3 derivatives has ~ 3 times (300%) less risk of dying from CVD event than the general population?

Nut consumption, vegetarian diets, ischemic heart disease risk, and all-cause mortality: evidence from epidemiologic studies -- Sabaté 70 (3): 500S -- American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

Why was there this delay in investigating the effect of nuts? Nuts were not considered the most desirable food to protect against heart diseases because they are very high in fat (5). ( This is like the French paradox where the French consume more natural fats but has less CVD than the American who consume more processed fats from fast food, snack and etc )

Perhaps one of the most unexpected and novel findings in nutritional epidemiology in the past 5 y has been that nut consumption seems to protect against ischemic heart disease (IHD). Frequency and quantity of nut consumption have been documented to be higher in vegetarian than in nonvegetarian populations. Nuts also constitute an important part of other plant-based diets, such as Mediterranean and Asian diets. In a large, prospective epidemiologic study of Seventh-day Adventists in California, we found that frequency of nut consumption had a substantial and highly significant inverse association with risk of myocardial infarction and death from IHD. The Iowa Women's Health Study also documented an association between nut consumption and decreased risk of IHD. The protective effect of nuts on IHD has been found in men and women and in the elderly. Importantly, nuts have similar associations in both vegetarians and nonvegetarians. The protective effect of nut consumption on IHD is not offset by increased mortality from other causes. Moreover, frequency of nut consumption has been found to be inversely related to all-cause mortality in several population groups such as whites, blacks, and the elderly. Thus, nut consumption may not only offer protection against IHD, but also increase longevity.

Again Nuts contain no DHA or EPA (derivatives). Food for thought ?

[ericwordelman]

if you switch to an all raw diet I'm sure most if not all of those "problems" will clear up within a couple of months. I've been on this diet for around a week and am still going through detox but it makes you feel terrific.

[escapee]

if you switch to an all raw diet I'm sure most if not all of those "problems" will clear up within a couple of months.

Sure , but I think It also really depends on the food groups that are in. For instance, eating a bunch of raw rice ( well u cant eat raw rice anyway) , raw vegetable and raw fruit will simply get you no where as proven in a few major studies. I personally believe the "raw" food group has to be the one that contains super high amount of undamaged natural fats ( especially essential unsaturated fats found in organic raw nuts/seeds), essential protein, essential chelated minerals and other essential nutrients.

The French paradox may not be a paradox at all, it's simply a huge misunderstanding of fats ( no it's not the wine ).

[qiflow]

Hi groove,

There have been a lot of great suggestions here. I will add one as well. I practice a style of qigong called Pan Gu Shengong. Basically, this is a Chinese way of absorbing energy to improve your health. Since I started practicing this qigong every day, my acne has mostly cleared up on both my face and my back. It is very efficient at improving skin problems. This happened with no change to my diet as well. This happened because the skin is regulated by the immune system. When your immune system is functioning better, your skin will show it. This qigong can be learned by correspondence, since it is very simple and safe to practice. It takes about 20 minutes per day to practice, and can be done anywhere at anytime. If you want more info, you can contact me, or go to Pan Gu Shengong -- a simple but powerful Qigong exercise

Another option similar to this is called Tong Ren. This is a way of energy healing using an acupuncture doll. I have not used it myself for skin problems, but on other things. It is reported that when there is a problem with the skin, it is usually related to a blockage at T4 on the spine. Tong Ren can be used to open this blockage. For more information, check out:
Home Page Tong Ren Healing

In terms of eating well, my recommendation is simple. Avoid supplements. Just eat a variety of good foods from nature. Stay away from man made substances. And drink some clean water.

Good luck!