Dr Amen, depression is a symptom, not an single illness

http://fatnews.com/ Hi, this is Larry Hobbs @ FatNews.com.

Having done nearly 50,000 brain scans, psychiatrist Daniel Amen, MD notes that depression and other psychiatric problems are not a single or simple disorder. He notes that...

"Giving someone the diagnosis of depression is exactly like giving them the diagnosis of chest pain.

Why don't doctors give people the diagnosis of chest pain?

Because chest pain is a symptom with many different causes."

What can cause chest pain? Heart attacks, ulcers, gas, muscle pain, and grief.

Doctors don't typically give people the diagnosis of chest pain because it doesn't tell them what causes it or what to do for it.

The same thing is true for depression.

It is a symptom with many different causes.

And one treatment does not fit everyone."

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[The3nlightened0ne]

Where can I go for a brain scan?

[larryshobbs]

@The3nlightened0ne Contact Daniel Amen, MD.

For his locations, click on the Locations on the right site of his website.

Daniel Amen, MD

Amen Clinic

4019 Westerly Place, Suite 100

Newport Beach, CA 92660

Phone: Toll Free (888) 564-2700

Fax: (949) 266-3750

amenclinics[DOT]com

[7adrmya]

What is the name of the music at the begining

Thanks

[larryshobbs]

Where is the love.

Black Eyed Peas.

[larryshobbs]

bridgetbrigitte,

It is much cheaper to buy in powder form.

It also tastes good -- sweet -- which is unusual for a supplement.

Beyond-A-Century sells it.

PureBulk sells it.

Do a Google search for "inositol powder".

I'm sure there are others that sell it in powder form as well.

[bridgetbrigitte]

Love Dr. Amen's books! I was wondering about the proper dose of inositol for mild depression - I think he suggests 12mg (but capsules are 500mg) so I'm confused, but a lower dose is probably safest.

[larryshobbs]

bridgetbrigitte,

I think they use up to 12 grams, which is 12,000 mg, of Inositol, taken in divided doses throughout the day.

Joan Mathews Larson, PhD has talked about this.

For example, 3000 mg taken four times a day.

(One gram equals 1000 mg.)

Inositol is very safe.

[zalkarn]

What is the song at the very end? PS really helpful PPS i need that ADD book :D.

[420los323]

Anxiety. Ocd worry Automatic negative.  Thought. Ants.

[GTAavatar]

@higgsify man if you really feel that way just find someone to talk to, it will help alot trust me.

[StrongheartAngelBear]

I LOVE Dr Amen.

He's a true genius.

Anyone been for a brain scan?

[higgsify]

Yet I sit here 24/7 wishing I had the guts to kill my self. But, I won't know what to do with the body.

[higgsify]

My doctor gives me the dx of chest pain all the time. They don't take the time unless you have insurance. The times I had insurance they did aginio's and god know's what and came up with real diagnosos. You are going to die. Give us some more money and we will tell you when.