FrayedKnot

Hiya. So sorry to hear about your problems. Been there myself. I decided too to go for the herbal option, and now feel much better. Haven't taken any 'proper' pills for about twenty years. Often GPs are just that, and unless you have one that can think a little out of the box, they will stay with what they think are 'safe'…

Brown rice comes in different forms, but at longest should take about 45 mins. The other posters are right, too, brown rice is much chewier than white, but definitely shouldn't crunch, unless you have loads of husks in. It may have been a bad batch. Buy some more and try again xx PS Brown rice is happy to be left overnight…

You have stepped on the first rung again. That's stick-chew-it-of-ness! PS I'll be your fwend.

I will be your fwend :o)

Just tried to join the site so my application is pending. Looks like you have do whistle dixie and do pirouettes to get in. ...whistle...spin...whistle..spin...

Hi Helen Thanks, I will have a gander at '30bananasaday'. I felt great on raw but as everyone around me does cooked it's not easy. Cheers Steve

Hi It all depends on where you are going. If you're walking on fairly even paths and it's reasonably dry, a good pair of lightweight walking shoes will be fine. If you are boulder hopping you may feel more security wiith some boots around your ankles for supprt. Nevertheless, go for the lightest pair you can afford.…

Hi Guys Thanks very much for taking the time out and offering advice. Much appreciated. Kaveman Karg: You are so right, but I can't keep it up and live with it, especially as all the family are 'cookers'. PS Well done on the 128, fab man. MrsSWW: Correct again. It's the contradictory nature of this that maddens me, and…

Hi Chaz Welcome and good luck. Great support on here. Feel free to make me a friend if you like. Cheers Steve

Hola to you too. You have my good wishes, m'lady. Feel free to make me a friend.

You may rely on me, m'lady. Feel free to make me a friend.

You are right in your feelings. I have been surprised at how a community can help, albeit a virtual one. Good luck. Feel free to add me as a friend.

Hi I just started recently and it's really helping me focus. You have an excellent reason for doing this and I wish you all the best. Feel free to add me as a friend.

Been there with the depression, dreadful. You are working hard but you don't mention what you are eating. Are you eating enough, or the right stuff? I used to have awful side effects with medication so had to come off them. I'm not necessarily suggesting that for you, but medication can have huge side effects on different…

Hi You are doing very well, keep it up. I'm from Sunderland but live in Lincolnshire. But my secret is that Scotland is where my heart is :o)

Hi You too. Hope you do well, keep at it and you will succeed :o)

Well good luck and go for it!

My thanks to you both, m'ladies. Didn't expect a reply, let alone so quickly xx