I should add that his doctor also wanted him to get some blood work done to check thyroid & other levels as well as a sleep study since sleep deprivation can seriously affect mood. That was five weeks ago & both order sheets still hang on our fridge.*sigh*
If he ever gets around to it: 1) Have him insist on a 24-hour urine thyroid test. Blood thyroid tests aren't as accurate with men as with women 2) Have him have testosterone levels checked. Free Testosterone (bioavailable), not blood levels: apples and oranges. And find a DR. who aims for Optimum levels, not age-related ranges. I.E., if I'm in (and I was) in an age group that is known for low levels across the board, why would I want to be compared with their (low) levels and told I'm "normal"? My Dr.(Naturopath) prescribed bio-identical compounded topical testosterone, (inexpensive) not synthetic pharmaceutical testosterone (pricey). And natural, not synthetic Thyroid replacement. Thyroid maintenance and optimal testosterone levels turned my life around, physically and mentally.
Also, pick up The UltraMind Solution (or just skim it in a bookstore or library) and take the simple neurotransmitter quizzes in the beginning. Mine pointed to deficiencies in certain amino acids (inexpensive) and supplementation got me off of meds. Blood work confirmed the book's quiz results. Amino acids + thyroid + restored testosterone levels eliminated depression and sent my energy, stamina and outlook through the stratosphere.
Disclaimer: the above is not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. Consult your healthcare provider blah blah blah, blah... it's late. I'll read more tomorrow and chime in. You're in the right place. Be hopeful.
Gardener
"My soul, be satisfied with flowers, With fruit, with weeds even; but gather them In the one garden you may call your own." Cyrano deBergerac
