If you suffer from depression, anxiety, or mood swings has anyone ever asked you about your past occupations? Yes even jobs that you did 15 years ago?
You may not think so but it is relevant to your mental health!
In my last blog I suggested that you thought about your occupation and whether it could be a factor in your depression. At this stage I’m not talking about the stress that it may have caused you (which can lead to depression), but rather the toxic chemicals that you have been exposed to through it. Toxic chemicals can cause depression, anxiety and mood swings (as well as infertility and immune problems)- but this link is often overlooked.
Your past occupations matter
My advice also applies to occupations you have had in the past. What toxins or chemicals did you come into contact in your past jobs? Yes please consider all jobs- even up to 20 years ago!
The thing is that many toxic chemicals stay in the body. The liver often can’t get rid of these chemicals and therefore the body stores them in your fatty tissues (and that includes your brain). No wonder toxins can lead to depression.
I know it’s a scary thought- but better to know than not to know, I think.
So my suggestion?
Take a look at the list of occupations that have high levels of exposure to toxins from my last blog. If you think your job could play a role in your depression have a look around this blog site, and read the posts about toxic overload. In the next couple of weeks I’ll write some information on detoxification techniques which can help purify your body and brain, which will help you overcome your depression. Alternatively, check out my book which has got a complete chapter about toxins, depression, and how to detoxify your body.
Feel free to ask me a question about your present occupation or past occupation and I’ll let you know what I’ve discovered.
All the best
Dr Janelle
