Here we can all be heard for a little while. Part 3

Pyxis wrote: »

Tamsin, you are doing what you can.
You are sensitive to her mood and her body language, and not just steaming in with the big guns, which is great.

It may sound trite, but ensuring she gets good food, and drinks enough water etc., will help too, as that will help the brain too.

Have you read about the effects of gut probiotics on brain function? It's very interesting. I believe it can help with mood and some mental illness too, believe it or not.
Obviously, it's not a short-term thing, but might be worth looking into.

I have been taking good probiotics for a couple of years, and more recently have started drinking kefir water (not the milk-based one, which I didn't like).

I'm sure you've looked into it, but it is worth noting the side effects associated with the medications she is taking. Sometimes they are surprising.

TamsinC wrote: »

She is vegan, and therefore cooks for herself rather than eating rubbish ready meals. She seems to have it cracked. I think she eats well and often enough - she doesn't clean up after herself well when depressed but that's another issue.

I've tried buying her vitamins etc but she won't take them - I've given up now as it was costing me a fortune. I will try suggesting kefir water but I won't hold my breath.

I have read about the gut brain connection and it is indeed very interesting.

Many thanks for your help.

Torry_Quine wrote: »

I feel dreadful today. I woke early with thumping headache and my stomach is in knots. Cue lots more crying. A year ago today was the last normal day.

I want him back so much it hurts all over.

Lambyr wrote: »

I'm okay, although this year has had various challenges I could do without - and I could also do without this heat right now.


Job is mostly going alright, though I could have a big long rant about something. I won't, though.

Lambyr wrote: »

Haha! Ah, this is better not posted to a public forum.