I don’t speak out much about my own history with mental
health, but when events like these arise, it’s hard not to remember that my own
family has a deep history of depression and undiagnosed mental illness. And
that we have endured our own horrible family tragedies as a result of these
chemical imbalances.
By the grace of God, I have managed to avoid some of the
worst of the depression that others in my family have struggled with, and have
remedied imbalances or emotional unevenness with my carefully thought out diet
and regular exercise, which are medically proven to help restore mental
stability and reduce depression.
I am 100 percent in support of mental health medications and
counseling, and am incredibly thankful that it exists to help my family and millions
of others who battle mental illness. I also think that there are alternatives,
like diet and exercise, that we can all benefit from to improve our own mental
health and even reduce or eliminate the need for drugs for some.
As we head into 2013, I hope you’ll join me in exploring
this topic deeper and consider how a more contemplative diet and lifestyle can offer benefits beyond those we've covered so far.

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