Truly Terrible News
When I heard that there were headlines saying fast food can trigger depression, I shrugged my shoulders. Oh well. I don’t eat fast food anyway. But wait! What’s this? The study also includes “commercial baked goods (doughnuts, cakes, croissants).” I practically live off those! From PsychCentral:
The results also showed that those participants who ate the most fast food and commercial baked goods were more likely to be single, less active and have poor dietary habits (eating less fruit, nuts, fish, vegetables and olive oil). It was also common for individuals in this group to smoke and work over 45 hours per week.
Well, yes, that does sound like a rather depressing way to live. Do they watch crappy TV too? Sigh.
Fast Food Linked to Depression [Psych Central]
liz | 12:01 PM | depression
Very nice blog
Wanna have lunch sometime?
Long time reader, first time commenter. The first column of yours I read was the front page one you wrote when you got shock treatment. I believe I have never missed a Trouble with Spikol since. It has been so wonderful that you have had the courage to write this column. To put yourself out there as you have. I am sure you have helped and inspired more people then you know. Sometimes when you are writing your column and it has been a while since you have written one I hope it is because you are doing well. I worry like I am sure so many others do that it may be because you are not. I hope you will be ready soon to post another column. Thank you so much for who you are and what you have done.
Yay, you’re back writing! I missed you, and somehow your return went over the radar. Have to catch up with the older posts!
I saw this quote on a poster and liked it:
“Eat some organic produce today. Or as our grandparents called it, FOOD!”
I think it’s more the chemical and preservatives that cause the problems rather than the natural foods. So i agree with Rob K above!
I am also guilty of this but I will definitely change my lifestyle. I think it’s not too late for all of us to eat healthy and have a better life. Anyways, change is good most of the time so as not to regret anything later on.
Liz, It is news like this the gross me out. People just blame on random things for depression. This whole country live on the things these people try to correlate with depression so… I mean, let them be.
If people insist on a GENERAL cause of depression, I’d say that anything that traumatize and emotionally disturb a person for prolong period of time can cause depression. Let it be abuse, a disadvantageous situation or a serious health condition such as cancer or disability. Especially when there is no external support to help one relieve or share their feelings with.
Do you agree with me?
Does Capn Crunch count (saynosaynosayno)?
Hello, My name is Michael. I have seen a few of your videos, and I am horrified and deeply saddened to hear all you have had to endure. I too have been dealing with depression and physical illness. I heard the stories of the psyche ward, Your video confirmed the sorted details. I haven’t yet seen all your videos but you have expresses being on several(albeit toxic) medications -that work
May I make a suggestion.?
Have you tried Homeotherapy, Naturopathic , Acupuncture and Medical Marijuana. (I was on all kinds of meds and while I received some relief I was actually harming my body ,creating side affects that were destroying my organs and creating even more symptoms -to end up taking meds for again and more to combat the side affects of the first ones. It is just a vicious circle).
This ‘different’ method has given me a much more enjoyable life ……and it is healthier. Once the toxins have been purged from your body you can begin to heal from within.
Thank you for being brave enough to share your very personal story. It made an impact on me. It compelled me to write you this friendly Email. Be blessed as you have blessed each and every day
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