Wisdom on Wednesday
What did I learn last week? Which means what did I learn that can be minimised to around 400 words and not be too painful to reveal to my readers. Or retrievable; since I have learn a lot and forgotten most!
Some lessons are not yet considered learned; more a work in progress. This one might become a very pleasant habit.
Since I was a teenager I have suffered, I say suffered but mean it just happened; depression. I have never discovered what caused it but have spent many years trying to ‘cure’ it, without success. So now after fifty years I have accepted it as part of me; i have learned to ‘manage it’ it another misnomer I prefer not to use; it is a harsh word to describe a tender and painful condition.
Nonetheless using tools learned over the years; I have come far and maintained a bearable balance.
However, for the last few weeks I have been generally unwell mentally and physically and unable discover the reason and bring any relief.
I decided to look at the list again of the tried and tested methods and ensure all the stones had been turned. I rang my usual first port of call; my Herbalist, who asked ‘What, where and when?.
She suggested that I boost my immune system by increasing my usual dose of tables 3 times. She added that she had heard that Matte Tincture was being recommended for depression although she hadn’t used it yet. I said, ‘Do you mean Matte Tea?’ as I spied a packet lounging on my tea shelf!
‘Yes!’ and the rest is history!
Who knows what brought the welcome relief, the tea or 4 extra echinacea tablets? Who cares?
Matte tea pronounced ‘match’ in Brazil is a traditional South American drink; sipped through a straw from a specially prepared gourd. I enjoyed drinking it from a ice cold can in Brazil but somehow didn’t get into the habit since I returned. I am not sure how to make it in the ‘traditional’ way I just use boiling water as we do with black tea. It is very pleasant and has gone a long way to lift my spirits and I plan to drink it daily especially at times when the mood swings or when the hormones jangle a bit. .
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My dear friend there is not any tea that cures chemical imbalance ..which is what depression is. As a person who suffers from depression and is also a health care professional ..I will tell you.. if you like the tea drink it as much as you want..but please do not be disappointed when depression returns and do not go paying tons of money either for any of these teas. ♥♥
Dear Karmami, As a friend you would have noticed in previous posts I have discussed in a light-hearted way, as it was here the attributes of tea. I have never said or considered it as a cure for my depression. What it does however ‘lift my spirits in the same way as a hug from from grandsons might or a smile on a rainy day, a small gesture that will go a long way to lift me from a place of deep despair and attempt to find a more lasting cure. with good wishes Helen
The best to you Helen… I was trying to be helpful as I understand depression quite well being that I too have been suffering from chronic depression for some time now. Did not mean any harm whatsoever..and I did say that if you enjoy you should keep drinking it…nothing more blessings to you♥♥
🙂 Love and good wishes to you also
Thank you dear Helen -♥♥