Thank you for your ideas and encouragement,
I am trying already to do most of the things you suggest. One of hardest is 8 glasses of water! I force down at least 45 oz but it is hard, No dairy, no added sugar, try to stay away from processed food and caffeine and dairy - not perfect at all but pretty good and getting better, I do pray, and I will follow up on your suggestions about Psalms. Walking is hard - I have to use a walker because of a foot injury and some balance issues - I hope when our weather gets a little better to try to get outside to do more even with the walker. I I think exercise is my weakest area because of mobility problems and pain. I have had so many problems with drugs - yes, I read the side effects and they are scary. I already have 17 medications listed in my medical chart that I have reacted to - you'd think they would already be considering that!
I so appreciate your thoughtful response and agree that sometimes the "cure" can be worse than the disorder. You have given me encouragement!
I do wish I lived near you for ongoing support!