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I Cured Major Depressive Disorder

April 12, 2018 / Rose Casanova / Leave a comment

I spent years treating my Major Depressive Disorder and it wasn't until I discontinued all the medications that I was able to heal

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Recovering From Being Old, Sick and Poor

April 11, 2018 / Rose Casanova / Leave a comment

In March of 2018 it was three years since I took my last medication for depression. Since then I have been recovering from a stunted life on meds. To make a long story very short, I was diagnosed with major depressive disorder in 1991 and pretty much had been a mental health patient for 25 … Continue reading Recovering From Being Old, Sick and Poor

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This photo was taken shortly before I went on medication after being labeled mentally ill with treatment resistant major depression and anxiety disorder. The woman in this photo would get lost in a life of psychiatric diagnosis. It would be 25 years before I realized that the treatment, the medication was making me and keeping me sicker and sicker. It's been nearly 4 years since I freed myself of medication and the entire psychiatric medical paradigm. I am still grieving all those lost years to medication. What would have she become had it not been for that diagnosis? No matter what has happened, I would not have it any different than it is now. I am one of the lucky ones; I was able to escape with my life. Every day going forward is a gift. Photo credit @mybudcasanova #exitthematrix #freedom
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My legs hurt after a week of walking over mountains. Going home tomorrow. Although starting to question the traditional meaning of "home."
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Mama bear keeps an eye on us. My 2nd bear sighting in my life. The photo does not show her magnificence. I love it here in NH, but the winter is brutal and it's already snowing this morning.
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