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I have been struggling with a lifelong health issue lately--namely depression and anxiety--and I am in need of healing. I'm looking for suggestions on how to get more spiritual/wholistic approach to healing.
Right now I'm on medical leave of absence because this has affected my studies, as you might have read in another Allopathic post.
I tried taking medications for the last year and a half, and I got on 3 major drugs that all failed to help me and worse gave me severe side effects -- Effexor made me bipolar and suicidal for eg.
Psychotherapy doesn't feel right for me, especially cognitive behavioral therapy if you're familiar with the different approaches.
In fact, I feel that this condition is a psychiatric manifestation of an even broader, deeper need on a spiritual level. Something I've suspected for a few years now. Accordingly, I feel I need to address my needs through a spiritual approach.
I've already tried prayer through my weak Christian background, but I want to try different takes to spirituality and healing. Think along the lines of Native American vision quests, solitude, connection to natural surroundings, and of course, the visions themselves.
Any suggestions? Thanks folks,
-X
Right now I'm on medical leave of absence because this has affected my studies, as you might have read in another Allopathic post.
I tried taking medications for the last year and a half, and I got on 3 major drugs that all failed to help me and worse gave me severe side effects -- Effexor made me bipolar and suicidal for eg.
Psychotherapy doesn't feel right for me, especially cognitive behavioral therapy if you're familiar with the different approaches.
In fact, I feel that this condition is a psychiatric manifestation of an even broader, deeper need on a spiritual level. Something I've suspected for a few years now. Accordingly, I feel I need to address my needs through a spiritual approach.
I've already tried prayer through my weak Christian background, but I want to try different takes to spirituality and healing. Think along the lines of Native American vision quests, solitude, connection to natural surroundings, and of course, the visions themselves.
Any suggestions? Thanks folks,
-X