Welcome to another edition of Common Ground Online. Here's what's in this week's edition:
- Special Offer: 40% off A Promise of Hope Audio Books
- Terrie's Story
 Until June 30th 2009, we will be offering A Promise of Hope audio books for 40% off of the original list price of $29.99. So for $17.99 you will be able to listen to one of the very first Truehope participants, Autumn Stringam, tell you the story of her journey to wellness. The 8 CD's (approximately 9 hours of audio) are full of very vivid experiences that may help you to find the greatest success along your journey to wellness.
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We frequently receive letters from people who have had success on our program. These letters often touch us here at Truehope, and help us to serve you better. We hope that Terrie's experiences can give you encouragement in your journey to wellness.
Dear everyone at Truehope,
Today is my Truehope ten month anniversary. My new life began June 28, 2008 when I took my first dose of EMPowerplus. It has been tough at times, due to protracted withdrawal and Candida issues, but compared to the medication side-effects it has been a walk in the park!
My earliest memory of crushing, black-hole depression was at age 4 and a half. I turned on the shower, plugged the tub, laid down and waiting for the water to cover my face. I remember imagining I was a puppy drowning in the surf. At age 8, I discovered that self-mutilation (cutting, hitting) would give me relief. I was very careful not to get caught doing this and would use this method of coping throughout my life. My last episode was one week before I discovered Truehope. Today, I am a free and well-balanced woman. The urge to self-abuse or self-medicate (alcohol) has entirely disappeared.
My first hospitalization was in 1976 at age 19. I was misdiagnosed with Major Depression. Tofranil, Stelazine and Lorazepam are a few of the drugs I remember. The correct diagnosis, Rapid Cycling Bipolar II with Anxiety Disorder, didn’t come until 2004. Then came the “big meds.” The ones that could make me feel worse than any flu, the ones that caused vomiting, severe headaches, migraines, twitching, stuttering, amnesia, “froth-mouth”, trembling (both hands on the fork), hair loss, weight gain, vision problems, and on and on.
I was very medication compliant for fourteen years, fully committed to feeling well and functional. I did research and was careful and consistent with all my medications. Since I had a history of sensitivity to even over-the-counter products, I would begin each new med at half or even one-quarter dose. The medications failed miserably.
 In May 2008 I was once again at the bottom of another emotional bottom. I asked my psychiatrist what he thought about me trying to go off meds since nothing was working and they made me so sick. He said he felt there was really nothing to lose because it was the only thing we hadn’t tried. Finally, we had run out of new meds, old meds, and combination of meds. He said if I wanted to try titrating off he would support me in that. I did. (I later found out he expected I would need to be hospitalized shortly.) I’d reached the end of hope that there was anything that could help me. I wanted to at least “go out” with an un-medicated head.
In mid-June 2008, I had my last episode of self-mutilation. It was a bad one, the worst yet, but as always no one knew. (They lock you up for that behavior.) One week later my best friend called me. She had heard about Truehope and begged me to call them. I was extremely skeptical; after all I had tried everything in and out of western medicine for over thirty years. But, loving her very much and not wanting to disappoint her, I did call. What did I have to lose but a few bucks?
Ordinary vitamins give me a bellyache so the thought of taking loads of this EMPowerplus stuff sounded out of the question. I was already pretty certain I wouldn’t be able to take them but like I said, I didn’t want to let her down and she was so hopeful.
June 28, 2008 is the day I was reborn. That is the day I took my first dose of EMPowerplus. (Catherine, at Truehope, recently asked if she could consider me a success story. I laughed. No, I am a bloody miracle!)
Before I was on EMPowerplus I had two speeds, fast forward and off. People now find me calm, evenly paced, yet energized and happy. I don’t feel great, fantastic or amazing – that was hypo-mania. I am off all psych-meds and feel right for the first time in my life. My doctors, pharmacist, friends and family are all blown away. They can’t believe the difference in me and it keeps getting better.
In spite of my partner’s long term illness and personal financial concerns, I have a very balanced, grounded and peaceful life. I feel solid inside, able, capable and full of hope.
Thank you!
With love and gratitude,
-Terrie P.
Have you missed an edition of Common Ground Online? Are you new to the Truehope Program? Visit our email archive page for a directory of all previous Common Ground newsletters. These emails are loaded with useful information that can help you succeed on EMPowerplus and the Truehope Program.
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We want to provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date program information so that you can continue to make informed decisions regarding your health. Our hope is that you will find hope, healing, and health through education and continued support.
Yours in health,
The Truehope Staff
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