Depression seems to run in part of my family in different forms. My sister has struggled for many years with it. She went to all the "shrinks", took all the sessions, meds, and nothing seemed to really make a difference. I finally told her on the phone in 2020 that I thought I had depression. I told her that my doctor put me on these Lexepro pills. She sold me that all these depression meds that the doctors push are worthless and can make depression worse. That the average doctors don't really konw what they are doing and giving you for depression. She said she used to take Lexepro as advised me to throw them in the trash. Instead, she said that she had been taking a natural herbal supplement called Kratom. She recommended a particular type of Kratom capsules and brand. She said do not take their suggested dose on the Kratom bottle, but just take one or two a day and skip days or cut back if they seem to upset your regularity. They come from the tea plant and what these have been used for centuries is a sort of East Indies version of a coffee break. What Kratom has done for me is amazing! They have lifted my mood, relaxed me, help alleviate anxiety and stress. They are not the total answer to depression and your Christian faith needs to be there also. Doctors differ on Kratom, as with all natural supplimnets; so you might discuss this with them. Kratom, like lots of things, is abused by some as a form of getting a buzz; and some kids will take huge overdoses and end up in the hospital.. And just like with "gun control" some liberal states think the answer to abuse it to ban its sale. (only one state I know of to ban it in stores is Colorado) But Kratom can easily be ordered online. Most of what you read it positive about moderate use of Kratom for depression. For me Kratom has made a significant difference in helping me with depression along with prayer. But you do need to monitor any side effects like changes in your normal digestion and regulate your dosage, and it can make kind-of hipper sometimes. Kratom capsules are at many convenience stores. Here again, the "medical community" is a little on the fence about Kratom. It seems some would rather you take pills they prescribe that might take months to start working like Lexepro and could have a whole list of side effects to be concerned with. Phil We are certainly complicated creatures with much that can go wrong! But again our world is not perfect and never will be. I know that in this last year I have have lost my appetite for food, though never having a large appetite to begin with. My wife says I am approaching bulimic proportions! Just tired of the self maintenance! TR Good to know! I was suffering from depression this winter because I was cutting back on my thyroid meds thinking my doctor would be pushing the vaxx and I wont be able to get a yearly prescription. I was surprised to feel the depression come on that quickly and knew I have no choice but to take the full dose to be well and kept praying that I won’t face any problems in getting a new prescription. Ends up my doctor resigned to work in another field of medicine and I ended up with a new doctor and she didn’t even ask if I was vaxx or up-to-date with the booster shots. So my fear of worrying was all for naught. Rats … from the Kratom official website … its illegal to purchase in the following states and cities: We do not ship Kratom to Indiana, Wisconsin, Alabama, Arkansas, Vermont, Rhode Island, Washington D.C. Sarasota County Fl, San Diego CA, or Jerseyville IL. or anywhere that prohibits the sale of Kratom. Well, this sounds like the usual junk the FDA and the AMA puts out. Here is the truth; it is the only thing that works for me, period. I refuse to live the rest of my life dealing with feeling like the world is closing in on me and being afraid to do anything. Kratom has helped free me from all this depression and I intend to keep on taking it. The states that are trying to outlaw it sound very much like the lib socialist dem's who want to control every aspect of our lives. The truth is, the people in the pharmacy drug industry are threatened my natural suppliments, so they seek to put natural remedies out of business by getting states to ban Kratom and other natural remedies. The same for doctors and the med industry: natural remedies like Kratom work and they know it, but it is threat to their medical practices. This whole article, which only looks at the abuse of Kratom and never really hears the thousands of people whose lives are changed for the better and are virtually freed from depression. The medical and prescription business needs to get their heads out of the 19th Century and open their minds. Just look at all the pharmacy drugs that are advertised on TV, 24/7 and all the lists of potential warning signs that come with them. I wish people would read the much larger positive feedback on Kratom, than just reading this small amount of negative stuff on Kratom. Phil Geri, can you buy it legally at a store where you live? Phil Unfortunately, nope …my state is on the no no list … I googled Walmart and the local health food stores and they don’t carry it. I will have to try New York. I’m not depressed now because I’m taking the right dose of thyroid meds. It took about 3 weeks to feel well again. But its good to have this on hand if it ever occurs again. I agree the FDA and pharmacies are in constant battle with the health food store industry. I prefer all natural things vs. taking a lab pill with tons of serious side effects. Years ago I bought those foot detox pads … they pull the toxins out of your body while you sleep and the FDA got involved to investigate if that was healthy. 🙄 So the future orders were on hold for about 6 months … then they finally gave their approval. They probably figured they didn’t work so lets approve them … but they did … I felt a difference and so did those in my family that wanted to try them. I live near the Ks and Mo border. Both states its legal, for now...What holds up a lot of states on making it legal is the red tape of keeping remedies like Kratom "under further research" and it gets kept there indefinitely. It's all about politics and government control. I'm not a prepper, but I am planning to stock up on Kratom, at least a year's supply. Phil Hi Geri. Walmart and health stores won't carry Kratom. Try these 7-11 type convenience stores, usually the independent ones who don't have to conform to some corporate model. If you decide to take them, first ask your doctor and make sure that taking Kratom will not interfere with your thyroid meds. Phil I think enough information has been given here, so time to close this Topic. :rose: 
