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Risk of Adult Anxiety Seen in Children’s Stomachaches

As this article points out the link between abdominal pain in children leads to anxiety and depression as adults, I can’t help but think about GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome).  This is my new cause.  To spread the word about GAPS, which many believe is the cause of a significant percentage of autism, ADD, ADHD, Depression and Schizophrenia, as well as addiction.  Stop the “slaughter” of our children by gluten, dairy and processed foods.. .. worth reading.  Look for a lot more about this from me in the future.

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Neil Hilborn, the amazing guy who wrote this, had this to say after we wrote it up: “I am overwhelmed and humbled by the support and compliments that have been all around me these past few days.” If you want to see more of his amazing work, you could Like him on Facebook. And you think others should see this (like the 1,500,000 people who already did) you could continue to help overwhelm him in a good way and tweet and share this. Totally your call though.

Here’s the youtube link:  http://youtu.be/vnKZ4pdSU-s

 

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ADHD Treatments for Children

All children can be inattentive, hyperactive or impulsive sometimes. But for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), these behaviors are more severe and occur more often, making it difficult for them to excel in school and follow directions at home. Learn more about ADHD treatments, including parenting strategies, medication and therapy types… 

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First Person: Glenn Close Battles ‘Fear and Shame’ of Mental Illness

Most of us know someone who suffers with mental illness.  In my case, it is both my son and me.  I have anxiety and depression.  He has a yet to be diagnosed disorder that looks like bi-polar, schizoeffective, anxiety, depression or whatever mood disorder that I now believe may be caused by GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome).  Whatever it is, we live with the stigma and it is not fun.  Interesting that addiction is now “socially acceptable” by most, primarily because so many celebrities are talking about it.  Glenn Close is a celebrity who is talking about mental illness.  Her sister is bi-polar.  We need more celebrities talking about mental illness–those who have it.  Unfortunately, our society places a premium on a celebrities’ endorsement.  That being so, come out celebrities:  Catherine Zeta Jones, Ted Turner, and so on.  Talk about it!  We need to change perception in the battle of Fear and Shame for those suffering with mental illness.

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When Therapy for Depression Isn’t Helping You When and How to Find a New Therapist – See more at: http://www.lifescript.com/health/centers/depression/articles/when_therapy_for_depression_isnt_helping_you.aspx#sthash.zA0HisSD.dpuf

Many of us have gone through this, either yourselves or with a loved one.  This is an insightful article about knowing when and how to change a therapist when you suffer from depression, though it really applies to anything.