"the chemical imbalance theory of depression is still put forward by professionals, and the serotonin theory, in particular, has formed the basis of a considerable research effort over the last few decades.
the general public widely believes that depression has been convincingly demonstrated to be the result of serotonin or other chemical abnormalities, and this belief shapes how people understand their moods, leading to a pessimistic outlook on the outcome of depression and negative expectancies about the possibility of self-regulation of mood""read: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m92v7hb0njm2mnvnu6nv0kpnkzloe-_k4crh_wphpti/edit?usp=sharing.
Even if the Citalopram had a placebo effect ( a big if ) it did me no harm and helped me .
How do you suggest that l could have been treated for my low mood depression ( not the same as clinical depression- at no time did l feel suicidal) ?
Given that as a Brit l didn't have to pay for my medication at point of contact as it was on the NHS l was happy to try it .
In fact how do you suggest that anyone suffering from depression of any kind be treated without drugs ? .
Jan
"the chemical imbalance theory of depression is still put forward by professionals, and the serotonin theory, in particular, has formed the basis of a considerable research effort over the last few decades.
the general public widely believes that depression has been convincingly demonstrated to be the result of serotonin or other chemical abnormalities, and this belief shapes how people understand their moods, leading to a pessimistic outlook on the outcome of depression and negative expectancies about the possibility of self-regulation of mood""read: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m92v7hb0njm2mnvnu6nv0kpnkzloe-_k4crh_wphpti/edit?usp=sharing.
After nursing my first husband through cancer and then losing him l was diagnosed with low mood depression. I was prescribed Citalopram which worked very well. After maybe 10 months l came off it with no problems.
So anti-depressants worked for me . Don't knock em till you've tried em.
Jan
...they condemn/attack those whose beliefs/opinions/interpretations of scriptures differ from theirs.. various scriptures reveal to christians that the judging of mankind will be done by christ jesus: .
john 5:22,28,29, acts 10:42, acts 17:31, romans 14:9, 2 cor.
5:10, 2 tim.
Mum l totally agree .
I am the TCC member for my church , as in the specific church that l attend. TCC is a group called Tamworth Covenanting Churches. This group brings together ALL the churches in Tamworth to work together. Anglicans, Catholics, Baptists etc . Projects have included setting up accommodation for homeless people during winter months.
The only groups as far as l know that aren't part of it are JWs and Mormons. JWs in particular will not mix with other groups even to do good works , but ya'll know that.
More and more different denominations are coming together finding common ground in their beliefs.
Yes judgement does still happen but less and less .
Very fair question Punky , yes l may be wrong in my specific beliefs. I can only go with what seems right to me when l read my Bible. In our individual study groups we use material from lots of different sources and hopefully are open to learn and grow in wisdom , love and faith.
Jan
it seems to me scripturally speaking, that jehovah's witnesses are emphasizing the wrong name.. it should be jesus, not jehovah.
who is the way, the truth and the life?
(john 14:6).
In the OT Psalm 110 uses Yahweh for the Lord who days to my Lord
In the NT where the Psalm is quoted Kyrios is used not Yahweh ( Jehovah) . As we know Yahweh is not used at all despite what the Witnesses say .
Also Jerry says to Tom " touche Pussy Cat " many times in the cartoons.
vienne:.
from time to time we do this vienne.
if grandpa wrote something that sounded uncomfortable or was too harsh, then you just let old grandpa apologize right up front with no questions asked.
Aah l understand now . Yes striving for peace is very important.
Jan
vienne:.
from time to time we do this vienne.
if grandpa wrote something that sounded uncomfortable or was too harsh, then you just let old grandpa apologize right up front with no questions asked.
Confused elderly Aunt here, l don't understand the context of the OP , although l agree wholeheartedly with the sentiment.
Jan
it seems to me scripturally speaking, that jehovah's witnesses are emphasizing the wrong name.. it should be jesus, not jehovah.
who is the way, the truth and the life?
(john 14:6).
GB l haven't read all of your posts but you mention
" l have other sheep not of this fold .......and they will become one flock with one shepherd "
How's about the other sheep are Gentiles? Jesus was talking to Jews who believed up to that point that only they were God's people.
Jesus was saying that Gentiles would be saved by His blood too and all who are saved Jew and Gentile would be one flock.under one shepherd, Jesus.
Apologies to any who has already mentioned this . As l said l haven't read all of this extensive thread.
Jan
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Hi ozziepost , yes kitsch is probably the politer way of describing it.
Jan
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Never a JW but an Anglican Christian here. I'm not sure where to start . I think that it's awful but maybe that's because I'm a reserved Brit . We don't tend to go in for stuff like that.
Jan
my wife had a hip replacement on june the 17th and while the op itself was apparently succesful ,she has had a reaction to the anesthetic ?
and has suffered delirium and is still in hospital with no apparent improvement.. its been very distressing for me to say the least.
sorry if i sound a bit morbid but i just had to share,.
I'm not Smiddy but l am very sorry that this has happened. ❤
Don't her doctors have any ideas on what to do ?
Jan
