Major Depression

I don't know if there's ever been anyone on this board that has considered suicide as a result of this ongoing candida battle (maybe I'm the first one) To be honest, I don't know if I would ever actually follow through. But lately the depression has been so severe and the hope of ever getting better is dwindling more and more everyday. I've been dealing with this for over six years. It's debilitating and everything I've tried has failed to deliver a lasting cure. At this point I don't believe there really is a cure, especially since I'm female. I think hormones play a major role and it seems that in my case I'm forever stuck with this condition because it feeds off the hormones that come naturally as part of being a woman. There doesn't seem to be a way out and I'm starting to grow tired emotionally. Not to mention physically as I've been dealing with brain fog and physical fatigue ever since this thing started. Has anybody else ever gotten to this point so low as where I am now? I'm just tired. I want to throw my hands up, say to hell with it and end all of this.


another thing to try is a *little* bit of exercise a few times a week, just for motivation purposes more than to get fit. ive got a serious candida problem too and i get really depressed, and i know that 'tired of it all' feeling. i started to run just 1 mile, twice a week, and the mental lift it gives me is fantastic. yes it was bloody hard when i first started, but it only takes a month or two for the run to get a whole lot easier, and now i really enjoy and look forward to the feeling once ive done the run, its the one thing thats kept me going over the past 6 months.


This has been a very difficult time so thank you for the advice. Some of the things I haven't tried you guys mentioned are the green foods and the supplements for leaky gut. It definately can't hurt. I started with the liver cleanses, but gave up after three which maybe if I continue that will help as well. I will try some of this. Thanks.


Thanks. Where, how do I get a hold of organic green juice?


Disheartened, don't be! No, you are not the only one who has suffered depression from a candida overgrowth, depression is a classic and common symptom but don't think its just in the head, its in the gut. Go back to when your symptoms started, to the place where they started and concentrate on correcting the problem there. It takes a concentrated long term effort to rebalance the microflora in the gut once candida gets a hold but it can be done with cleansing and replanting with live beneficial organisims from foods like Kefir and fermented vegetables, don't depend on probiotics in a bottle, they will not do it in severe cases. The gut is connected to the brain.


Are you on the pill? If you are, you should get off. Also, if you're depressed, from personal experience I recommend:

1. Rhodiola, St. John's Wort or 5-HTP for the natural herbal way. I believe all are effective for moderate cases of depression

2. Elimating gluten, dairy, all yeast, and ALL sugar

3. Supplementing with a higher potency multivitamine

4. Not using much caffeine and no alcohol, no smoking

5. getting 8 hrs of sleep per day


Have you tried antifungals that stop the candida from proliferating to the bad form that causes the toxic brain symptoms? biotin and garlic taken together help me alot with cerebral symptoms. It is cheap and safe to try.


I've been pretty low before and wondered how I could possibly go on. I used to be sick five days a week, bed ridden sick. I tried everything with no luck, things only got worse until I tried cultured vegetables. I credit them with saving my life. For some I've heard they may not work but IMO they should, especially after reading about how they work. You can get better. I did and I was a physical train wreck.


I totally understand. This stuff sucks and that is a fact. Have you tried addressing leaky gut issues? I was feeling as hopeless as you but then I decided to try to find something to heal leaky gut. I had tried L-glutamine before, but hasd reacted badly to it. thsi time I tried colostrum and it has been nothing short of a miracle. I think leaky gut does not get the attention it deserves in a candida protocol. From someone who was on the verge of giving up, I can tell you it can get better.


I have suffered severe depression from candida, cfs, allergies, etc for over 10 years (im 27). I am finally beginning to see a spark of light.....

I used to get on peoples case on this website and others that would preach about colonics and rawfood (I HATE BEING TOLD WHAT TO DO! especially from some know it all who thinks they have a solution----)

disheartened--listen, NOTHING has worked for me..Ive been on hundreds of diets, meds, alternative treatments -- thousands and thousands of dollars spend over these years.. i gave up and then luckily met someone who just told me to do a liver flush and get colonics and ONLY because i was at my last straw did i agree.....

colonics and cleansings AND GREEN JUICE help change the way you feel about sugar....it kills the candida---it makes you stop wanting it and eventually it leads you to raw food. i used to fall asleep in a pizza box after eating the entire thing......my addiction was severe...Why dont you try a liver cleanse and colonics..... and drink tons of fresh organic green juice and greens a day.... i promise you something will change.... i was at my end i wanted to just give up. WE DONT HAVE TO LIVE LIKE THIS!! .....please give it a try....when you are ready.


Thanks. Where, how do I get a hold of organic green juice?


Yes, I have many times over...