Underneath it all, poor diet and food sensitivities can render unsuspecting boys to suffer tremendous bouts of depression. It is likely that what is inherited in the genes are the food sensitivities and/or the inability to break down foods into the necessary nutrients needed for good brain functioning. Most guys are on the high protein, high fat, high processed carb diet and the brain is the last to get its needs met. The brain requires the right proportions of essential fatty acids.The production of the hormones which regulate mood and sleep can be severely compromised. The brain is an organ which works in concert with the other organs in the body. What can cause a digestive problem can also cause the brain to malfunction, thereby affecting moods, thoughts and behaviors.
The suicidal are our neighbors, our friends, our brothers, nephews, cousins and daddies.
Johnathan X. Ramsey, in a 2010 article in FreshXpress.com, speaks of the suicide of a friend of his, Kelvin Smallwood: “Later today, I’m going to the service for my friend and will undoubtedly feel the loss there even deeper than I do now. More than anything, I and the many other people who he touched will be left with questions about how things could have been different and what we could have done to prevent such a senseless and painful loss. The questions will linger but so will the problem. The danger is real and apparent. I can only hope that we will all be more vigilant and willing to protect those who may not seem to be at risk. Our lives depend on it.”
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