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Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Feb 17 12:16pm | Replies (32)

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I am sorry. I can identify with you after having lifelong anxiety / depression. There are some conditions that we inherit that can cause it. Do you know your cholesterol readings, especially your LDL? Very low LDL can cause anxiety / depression (per Mayo Clinic).

I learned this a couple years ago and have been taking Omega 3 fish oil daily and have been doing better. LDL is always referred to as "bad", but we do need a certain level to keep us in balance. The psychatrists in Australia recognize the problems of low LDL, but not in the states.
It is a condition that needs to get into balance, so keep a focus for a solution. Try some light exercise when you can, especially outdoors if possible. Short walks in nature can help. Also, try challenging puzzles, reading a good book or doing a hobby as a mental break. Most of all, remember you are a good person and it will get better.

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searcher1,

Yes, now it is talking myself into still eating. That looks dramatic but it isn't.
My brain tells me to simply lay here and rot. Only I tell me to get down to the common room of the Block even if it makes me suffer, play some computer chess. Nevertheless rotting will likely win.
Depression is a wicked liar about oneself, and disabler. I can know that and still hide in my room from judgment. Like I used to tell others "If you don't want to be seen go hide in the closet." 😐
What can end this depression crash... not concerns. I used to use heart love to quench the beast. It cannot be conjured up.