Hello,
One of you mentioned that feeling better is 'subtle.' I found this so
true and I believe it is because 'normal' is not 'high.' During my
several months of using the self-help measures I experienced mood
swings, with 'highs' after an intense detox crisis and then depression.
This 'high' is due to the sudden release of stored up excess
noradrenaline. It is the same 'high' as from antidepressants. I recall
thinking, ah , this is wonderful-- the way I should be, but not so. This
is why when people recognize the detox crises (the excitatory symptoms)
and release and redirect anger as often as possible, they are usually
able to let go of the antidepressant. After a while the moods swings are
less intense because there is less excess toxic noradrenaline that has
to be released. Feeling better is when the mood swings are gone and
there are neither highs nor lows. This is the way we were born, not to
be 'high' but to be peaceful and with emotions aroused when appropriate.

Ellie

The Biology of Emotions article is on:
http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Sauna/2579