Thank you, Catherine. I had Depression since I was born. I am now past 70 and I feel about the best ever in my life. I visited psychiatrists for about 30 some years - that's what you are supposed to do, you know -according to the experts. They gave me just about every pharmaceutical you can imagine. I would say that absolutely none of this stuff helped - outside of putting you in a netherworld
state. I have lived in Hell all of my life until I stumbled across
a woman who was into alternative medicine. I found a doctor in the area (not a psychiatrist) who had a total comprehensive program for generally improving your health. I found that chelation IV treatments were amazingly helpful. Bowels had to be regulated,hormones checked,meditation recommended, diet changed, anti-depressants dumped (I was weaned off all-Thank God) A total comprehensive program! I purchased Dr. Hulda Clark 's book "A Cure for All Diseases" and did about everything she has suggested. Zapping, Liver Cleanses every 2 weeks(WHAT A LIFT-PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY) I finally feel that I am free of Clinical Depression.
I hope this message helps some poor soul out there!

Flaxseed oil also seems to have the same benefit as fish oils. Apparently it is the omega 3 essential fatty acid ingredient that has a beneficial effect.
If you find it hard to get a loved one to try fish oil capsules, then a much easier method is to buy Flaxseed oil in a bottle (stored in the fridges of health shops), it tastes pleasant, just pour it on foods (don't cook with it). You need to use it as often as possible. Try these ideas: The best method to easily consume a good quantity of it, is to mix it with mash potato, it absorbs really well and gives the mash as nice feel. Pour it onto soup. Pour it onto any rice or pasta dishes. Pour it onto salad, vegetables, just use your imagination.

If you can get the person with Depression to consume about 5-8 table spoon a day then you will slowly see them get better and better. My wife is also now drug free, and God willing, on the way to sustaining a normal and happy life, free of Manic Depression

Michael - London