Hi!

[Shimihabu]

I'm in Japan with my military husband. I'm a college student and a yoga freak!
Through my studies I've been introduced to the vegetarian way of life, but at the moment I don't know any one who is, at least I don't think I do. This website looks like a great place to learn more about the lifestyle, thanks for being here.

I'm inbetween a battery of tests at the moment to discover the root of horrible fatigue that visits me every few months for no apparent reason. My doctors are about ready to diagnose it chronic fatigue. That's the medical term for an illness they can't find and prefer to treat like a mental illness, though they call it a medical illness....probably just to convince people like me into taking anti-psychotics they don't need. I am not now, nor have I ever been suicidal and I don't intend to take a pill that would make me so based on an illness they can't understand. Anyway, if it's in my mind, then it's not really there and it's a breach of the hypocratic oath of do no harm to prescribe me such a harmful medication. I'd rather give up meat than my life. (OK, off my soap box.)

I hear vegan and vegetarianism is a more heathful diet, and I'm ready now to learn more. Good to meet you guys!

[justjoy]

Hi S, and welcome! You are right; just because the docs can't figure out what's wrong with you, doesn't mean you have a mental illness. I've read that people can have allergies to the stuff they put in food (preservatives, sugars, etc.) and that it causes fatigue. Maybe you should investigate that angle? Anyway, I'm sure everyone here will be happy to help you and offer you some support.