It happened to me too. Some of the guided meditations had a scene that actually started upsetting me. For example there was one on top of a cliff looking out over a beautiful scene but I have a fear of

Nothing is ever 100%. Yes, everyone's greatist fear is death but something changed me. It's difficult to explain. I seemed to just 'wake up' one day. It was some kind of spiritual awakening -- like remembering

Hi George. It affected me differently and evolved since I was a teen, although I suspect the causes were rooted way before that. Symptoms began with an eating disorder I had all through my teens, between

Here levothyroxine is the generic of synthroid. Sythroid is the original brand name. They claim there's no difference but I've always found the quality of 'synthroid' as well as my response to it to be

I don't think that I have leaky gut but I suspected it at one time. I think that what I may have is an ulcer. :( You should have that checked out by a doctor. They do come in handy for some things. I drive

Look at how his parents were toward him and you may get some answers. Patterns tend to run in families.

Really nice parable. Inspirational and well-written and true!

Wow George -- you and I have so much in common, it's uncanny. I imagine that's one reason our paths have crossed. I have seen that a lot in life -- that people are drawn to each other due to things they

All I can say is that I've seen it at work in my life and others. It can take a life-time and yes, bad things seemingly happen to good people, but if one believes in reincarnation there is the realization

Truthfully -- nothing in recent years. I went through a years of not finding a good therapist and after several disappointments and let-downs, I realized what direction I didn't want to take and that I

Hi George -- try 'universes' plural. According to string theory there are endless ones. I love theoretical physics. Chakras are seven spiritual centers located within the human body that directly affect

Yup -- I tell people to look to the economics and there you will find the real motive and reason. It's so true that quality just doesn't seem to matter any more, but the cheapest and easiest way. I fight

My main suggestion is to stay 'occupied' with activities that you enjoy but don't overdo any one thing. For myself when I am 'down in the dumps' which still happens to me and some days I just feel crappy;

Yes, the goal of any kind of therapy should be to empower the person. As far as type of therapy, it's whatever works! Some do well with CBT, and others just with talk therapy. Others don't do well with

Hi George -- I didn't see this under my 'responses' or I would have missed it if I didn't come back to this article. I'm eclectic spiritually, so it's difficult to pick out any one thing. I have found

None of them get to the bottom of it with me either. It's like I'm a walking mystery to them. I've removed gluten from my diet, and dairy -- both big culprits in my case. Yeah, tomatoe and most spices.

Yes, hashimoto's thyroditis, which is autoimmune (the body's immune system attacks the thyroid). I've had it most of my life and I have to take the synthroid because my thyroid doesn't produce enough.

Thank you so much. Yes, I also found that the side-effects from medications made my condition worse. I'm almost pharmaceutical-free now except for periodic otc pain relievers. I only take synthroid for

Obviously we can't force ourselves or pretend not to be depressed. Spirituality helped me a lot! When I went through my worst depression about ten years ago everything was literally darkness. I used to

That concerns me too!