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| Electro-Shock Recently my mother informed me that one of our older relatives is severely depressed, and as a result her doctors have advised Electo-Shock treatment. Over the years I’ve known a number of individuals that have received this treatment, and I’ve noticed a expanding group of web sites that detail the horror of this so called treatment. Of course the MD’s say that “many” people get better as a result of the treatment. However, if someone was putting me through this “treatment”, I’d do my best to say, pretend or believe I was “really” doing much better. The fun part is that even if the patient shows indications of progress, they must continue the treatments for some time in order to be weaned off the delightful process. There are many negative comments on the web about this practice, anyone I have ever know to undergo this treatment has suffered unnecessarily from this treatment. I would strongly suggest that anyone considering this treatment consider alternatives. If you are looking for alternatives, send me an email and I'll send you some ideas to investigate. Depression can be horrible. There are two potential components to depression, psychological considerations and bio-chemical concerns. Both of these areas can require a great deal of investigation for the individual uncover helpful resources for their specific needs. The ideal solution may not be conveniently available, but many resources are available. Astrologers have noted over the ages that illness often “arrives” as times of tension, frustration, and conflict. Further that tension can often be predicted in tense aspects and midpoints on one’s natal, progressed and transit charts. That imbalance in our chart being in time directly reflected in our physical form. When we look at the chart and get to know the client, some big picture life themes and issues can be clearly delineated. But the obvious is often the last item for the individual to see. Astrology can not “cure” the illness. But when we have a clear understanding of our issues and their relation to our life time line, we can plan, redirect, and organize for a better future. |