How do you combat depression without anti-depressants?
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Talking with others, getting out into the sunshine. Don't feel sorry for yourself and change your attitude. Things may not be so good right now or perhaps you feel down because your alone. Look on the brighter side, imagine yourself somewhere peaceful, where you would like to go and just enjoy yourself.
I found that by just meeting people or be more upbeat and chatting up women I met made a big difference. I felt more confident and learned that being down or blue is not a permanent condition. Seek counseling if your really down and out. Get out wth friends, go for walks, don't shut your self in or tell yourself you can't go out or do something.
It is always hard when you feel like your not noticed or no one cares - you have made a big step, you asked for help and advice and you know what everyone who responds cares, they care about you. In fact if you need to chat, drop me a note. Remember the things tha taffect your mindare chemical in nature and messing with the brains chemistry through external drugs is not always a good idea.
(I do not sibscribe to better living through chemistry.)
Get a massage, if you have good friend with a hot tub, go for a soak.
Matt
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i'd take the needles if it would work.........give it a try and good luck
fish oil, holy basil or st john's wart all work. you just have to take them with food or it upsets yor stomach
psychotherapy helps, exercising works wonders too
Get off your butt, go to the gym, and get a hobby.
Try St. Johns wort.
The best way is to talk to someone and have a strong support group. If you really need medication, then you should take it. However having a positive person on your side can work wonders.
Counseling helps. Drugs are not the only way to fight depression. A lot of the causes for depression are due to faulty-thinking and low self-esteem.
you r gonna think I am one of those "people" but the only thing that consistently works is church and the bible - don't know why but it really does!! by the way I am not a churchie but reading the bible really keeps your head on straight - good luck depression really sucks.........
Get into big social groups, try new things, exercise a lot, plan a trip, have fun you only get to once, this is it enjoy it!
I have heard a brisk walk, raises "serotonin"levels in
your brain, and will help, also, if you can, volunteering
and helping others,it makes you feel like you are giving
back.
Some people try herbs or counseling but i have found a hobby were unreleased feelings can find an outlet. also talking to friends can help.
Counselling can be a good alternative. It can be helpful to just talk to someone who doesn't really care but is there to help you. Other methods are exercise, good diet, walks and volunteering. Stay away from the meds as long as possible.
Have you considered counseling? I have a therapist and my anti-depressions have WENT DOWN!
hello.... keep busy, by keeping your busy doing whatever, you take your mind off things, it helps, also, do you believe in God? pray to him and read the bible, there are passages in the bible that can help you, i have a womans bible that has key words in it that has passages about that subject....also... helping others is a great way to overcome depression... and talking to people, a counselor or maybe clergy, or maybe even just a friend
Exercise! It gets your heart pumping and gets you to focus more on something else other than yourself. I ran and played pickup basketball along with counseling to help overcome depression. I also go out to the gym as a pick-me-up when I'm otherwise feeling down, like after getting bad scores on a test or breaking up. A good work out will make you feel like you've accomplished something--a truly good feeling to have.
I have heard the falicy of St. John's Wart. But the word of caution
is that you CANNOT take it with an antidepressant - it causes a
reaction. I don't think you can lick depression without an
antidepressant myself. I know, I've been on them for 20 yrs now
and I can't deal with things unless I have my meds.
Hope this helps...
Oh, I never tried accupuncture either - I doubt it will help.
when I was diagnosed, therapy really helped me. It helped me to work through some of the problems that caused my depression. Try to experiment with various forms of relaxation, like yoga or meditation.
I get busy doing something else, unless I want to feel sorry for myself, and need a real good cry. I shake it off, think of other things, and get busy. Sometimes I go and sit by a lake and listen to the water running. I have manic depression, yes it can be done, if you are willing to really get it together.
St. Johns Wort helps some people. I find that going to the tanning booth when I'm really down helps. There are Homeopathic supplements available through either a Homeopath (which I reccomend), or the health food store.
The emotions are not always subject to the will, but they are always subject to action.
Also, what you eat makes a big difference. Eliminate the following from your diet, and you're chemicals inside you will balance out.
1) Dairy
2) Pork, Shellfish
3) Wheat
4) Sugar
5) Anything with chemicals added.
meditate, eat foods high in serotonin (potatoes, cerials, etc), get out of the house and do energetic stuff, talk to your friends and family, spend a day at a spa, go on vacation....not necessarily in that order, oh yah smile even fake smiles release chemicals to the brain. good luck it can be done!
Yes, it's not only possible, it's totally do-able. It takes a bit of work, though. Here's how I conquered depression:
http://www.geocities.com/seabulls69/AntidepressantThatWorks.html
email me for details/questions.
'nuff said?
your gonna wanna use the anti depressants. Use them and eventually you can even stop taking them. Believe me there the best way out!
chemical in brains could be hereditary but in all scenarios proven tyrosine a natural amino acid lacking in the brain of depressed people is needed. u can get this from gnc. 500 mg a day 2 -3 times to start excercise( but never before bed) yes that ! do walking simple swimming -interacting with a support group or people who are UP not down..reiki classes- acupuncture aint gonna do it .. pills mask it seriously dope ya up to be mellow and ya fall asleep and them ur kidneys wear out .. I am a reiki practitioner try tyrosine a veggie diet no sugars.. it makes us ill and get cancer and up people no negativity and b- 50 complex or sublingual b vitamins.. to absorb better..
there is a very good plant called st Johns worth..not sure about spelling sorry! but i used it and there are some pills done of it in my country they are called O.K..but i saw it in many countries i have been as the plant itself.. anyway,, its natural, it doesn't makes you dependent and its effective.. (i was really depressed) try practicing any kind of sport..and yoga was quite use full for me as well... you'll get throw this.. but if you can.. try to get a conductist psychologist (who works with conductism theories) who's going to work in your depressed behavior specifically...good luck!!
Try finding a good psychologist, a good therapist can give you ways to work on what triggers your moods and way to deal with depression when it hits.
Also meditation and exercise help with the moods. Having something you like to do like drawing or even playing a video game, something that will make you feel better is good.
Good luck!
ONE amazing product called : Em-Balance
http://www.nutrachem.com/
Read the site. It's not a drug, not even herbs, it's targeted brain FOOD. And it's completely natural. Make sure you take it first thing in the AM on an empty stomach. Over time, it's supposed to help your brain heal and make the proper chemicals for itself. Recovering drug addicts use it as well as sufferers of stress, depression, PMS, post-natal emotional problems, ADD, bi-polar disorder, and more.
It has changed the lives of 2 of my clients, literally taking one from suicidal and sleep-deprived to healthy and rested with a positive outlook. It can cost as much as $60 a month if you take the high amount, but you should be able to drop to 4 capsules a day (25 day-supply) within 6-8 weeks.
It can really change lives. I'd sell it to you, but you can visit the site and order it yourself -- there's even a free sample...
Obviously, this is assuming you are already physically fit and eat a healthy diet. If those factors are not true, a regular workout and stretching program combined with superior nutrition might be all that's missing. Additionally, this is assuming that you don't have a real reason to be depressed, it's just happening without any specific reason that you can name, in which case this brain-food is PERFECT for you...
Good Luck... :)
exercise will get rid of your depression ...its as simple as that... and eating the right foods...
it is possible just talk to a good friend or family member and journal..if you need someone to talk to email me..i have been through a lot
acupuncture is great. but you can try walking, running, singing, praying, reading, having sex, drawing, or just watching t.v. or music.
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