A simpler approach ...the kiss method...keep it simple smartie: It is trancing behavior, self-soothing and addictive. On the chemical layer of the equation, malnutrition (esp. when eating odd things) is key. The BIG piece of the puzzle, however, is magnesium deficiency which leads to anxiety, OCD and enhanced feelings of stress. Old doctors remedy...epsom salt soaking (active ingredient: magnesium) Oral use is often not enough because people are severely depleted now (farmed out of the soils). Soaking in a warm (not hot) bath 2-6 lbs per bath a couple of times a week for 20-30 min or a foot bath will pull a person out of the condition quickly. Also helps w/ smoking, vaping and other compulsive habits. There is almost no effort involved.
We make things so much more complicated than we need to...
Debra, I hear what you’re saying about keeping things simple, and there’s a lot of wisdom in returning to basics like magnesium to address certain physical deficiencies. But when we look at mental health, especially in today’s world, we can’t ignore the larger picture of human complexity. We are biopsychosocial beings—meaning that our biology, psychology, and social environments are all interconnected. Addressing just one layer might provide relief, but it doesn’t necessarily solve the whole problem.
You’re right that something like a magnesium deficiency can contribute to anxiety, OCD, and other stress-related conditions, but that’s only part of the equation. What we’re also seeing today is a profound and widespread lack of connection between people. This disconnection—social isolation, fragmented relationships, and the absence of meaningful community—seems to be at the heart of many mental health crises. It’s not just that we’re missing key nutrients; we’re also missing human connection, empathy, and shared experiences.
In a world where we're more "connected" digitally than ever before, the irony is that we’re becoming more isolated on a personal level. People are increasingly lonely, even in the midst of crowded cities or bustling online networks. This loneliness, this separation from real, authentic human interaction, is driving anxiety, depression, and compulsive behaviors to new heights. We seek to fill that void in ways that aren’t always healthy—whether it’s smoking, vaping, obsessively checking our phones, or engaging in other compulsive habits like eating gambling, shopping, etc...
No amount of magnesium, or any other physical remedy, can fully heal the psychological wounds that come from this lack of connection. What we need, in addition to addressing biological imbalances, is a deeper sense of community and belonging. Human beings are wired for relationship, for shared experiences, for touch, for presence. When those elements are missing, no single solution can truly fix what’s broken.
So while simple solutions like Epsom salt baths or other seemingly simple solutions may help in rebalancing our physical bodies, they must be part of a larger "healing process"—one that includes reconnecting with ourselves, with others, and with something greater than us and making sure we are sound on all fronts. People really need a holistic approach that acknowledges the complexity of our existence and addresses the voids that can’t be filled with supplements alone. True healing comes from addressing both the body and the deeper emotional and social disconnects that plague our society today.
The common thread connecting it all- It's a light diet disorder. The neurological, and nutritional symptoms, are indications that there is a mismatch in their evironment to the light diet they require. This is where the magnesium will help, because the body uses more of certain nutrients to counteract the mismatch. But it won't help, long term if the original stimulus is still occurring.😐
You can't rebalance the cells, which is causing most of the symptoms, if the cells are still getting the wrong signals.😉🤦♀️
In a weird way I feel like the eating of the hair is a way for the individual to stuff down their feelings and what they have done with ripping out their hair. And now I want to change my dissertation topic I am working on! Haha. This is great "food" for thought.
Hi, yes full spectrum sunlight has all the "different types" of light. But that's not a person's light diet. It may form a part of it.
Light diet, factors in all light exposure-device, day/night/the individual spectrums, filtered, urban/vegetation, location (latitude/season), genetic susceptibility, but also what mitigates/affects each type.
Think of it as nutrition, and different vitamins, minerals. Different "light" and the quality of that light, and the exposure all create different signals in the body, creating different reactions, etc, and different populations will have different requirements, on top of each person's unique needs.
Interestingly, I had lush lashes, and I was always getting the ones that fell out in My eyes. This annoying discomfort led to Me "pruning" the lashes, pulling out loose ones. Eventually it got to the point that I was pulling them out with tweezers as soon as they showed up. I started about 10 years old. Sometime in My 20's I quit, never thought of it again. [shrug]
A simpler approach ...the kiss method...keep it simple smartie: It is trancing behavior, self-soothing and addictive. On the chemical layer of the equation, malnutrition (esp. when eating odd things) is key. The BIG piece of the puzzle, however, is magnesium deficiency which leads to anxiety, OCD and enhanced feelings of stress. Old doctors remedy...epsom salt soaking (active ingredient: magnesium) Oral use is often not enough because people are severely depleted now (farmed out of the soils). Soaking in a warm (not hot) bath 2-6 lbs per bath a couple of times a week for 20-30 min or a foot bath will pull a person out of the condition quickly. Also helps w/ smoking, vaping and other compulsive habits. There is almost no effort involved.
We make things so much more complicated than we need to...
Debra, I hear what you’re saying about keeping things simple, and there’s a lot of wisdom in returning to basics like magnesium to address certain physical deficiencies. But when we look at mental health, especially in today’s world, we can’t ignore the larger picture of human complexity. We are biopsychosocial beings—meaning that our biology, psychology, and social environments are all interconnected. Addressing just one layer might provide relief, but it doesn’t necessarily solve the whole problem.
You’re right that something like a magnesium deficiency can contribute to anxiety, OCD, and other stress-related conditions, but that’s only part of the equation. What we’re also seeing today is a profound and widespread lack of connection between people. This disconnection—social isolation, fragmented relationships, and the absence of meaningful community—seems to be at the heart of many mental health crises. It’s not just that we’re missing key nutrients; we’re also missing human connection, empathy, and shared experiences.
In a world where we're more "connected" digitally than ever before, the irony is that we’re becoming more isolated on a personal level. People are increasingly lonely, even in the midst of crowded cities or bustling online networks. This loneliness, this separation from real, authentic human interaction, is driving anxiety, depression, and compulsive behaviors to new heights. We seek to fill that void in ways that aren’t always healthy—whether it’s smoking, vaping, obsessively checking our phones, or engaging in other compulsive habits like eating gambling, shopping, etc...
No amount of magnesium, or any other physical remedy, can fully heal the psychological wounds that come from this lack of connection. What we need, in addition to addressing biological imbalances, is a deeper sense of community and belonging. Human beings are wired for relationship, for shared experiences, for touch, for presence. When those elements are missing, no single solution can truly fix what’s broken.
So while simple solutions like Epsom salt baths or other seemingly simple solutions may help in rebalancing our physical bodies, they must be part of a larger "healing process"—one that includes reconnecting with ourselves, with others, and with something greater than us and making sure we are sound on all fronts. People really need a holistic approach that acknowledges the complexity of our existence and addresses the voids that can’t be filled with supplements alone. True healing comes from addressing both the body and the deeper emotional and social disconnects that plague our society today.
Partially.
The common thread connecting it all- It's a light diet disorder. The neurological, and nutritional symptoms, are indications that there is a mismatch in their evironment to the light diet they require. This is where the magnesium will help, because the body uses more of certain nutrients to counteract the mismatch. But it won't help, long term if the original stimulus is still occurring.😐
You can't rebalance the cells, which is causing most of the symptoms, if the cells are still getting the wrong signals.😉🤦♀️
In a weird way I feel like the eating of the hair is a way for the individual to stuff down their feelings and what they have done with ripping out their hair. And now I want to change my dissertation topic I am working on! Haha. This is great "food" for thought.
Hi...not sure I understand what you mean by light diet disorder...sunlight?
Hi, yes full spectrum sunlight has all the "different types" of light. But that's not a person's light diet. It may form a part of it.
Light diet, factors in all light exposure-device, day/night/the individual spectrums, filtered, urban/vegetation, location (latitude/season), genetic susceptibility, but also what mitigates/affects each type.
Think of it as nutrition, and different vitamins, minerals. Different "light" and the quality of that light, and the exposure all create different signals in the body, creating different reactions, etc, and different populations will have different requirements, on top of each person's unique needs.
Interestingly, I had lush lashes, and I was always getting the ones that fell out in My eyes. This annoying discomfort led to Me "pruning" the lashes, pulling out loose ones. Eventually it got to the point that I was pulling them out with tweezers as soon as they showed up. I started about 10 years old. Sometime in My 20's I quit, never thought of it again. [shrug]