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How To Treat Depression Inspite Of Taking Zoloft And Effexor?

ive been depressed for a long time since my mom died in 2002 i was 18. i was on Zoloft and effextor anti depressant neither one helped so i stopped. recently I ve been going through some hard times i jusf feel alone all the time. around mother s day i feel worse. should i talk to someone or get back on something that will help my mind feel at ease..thank you Annette
Mon, 8 Jun 2015
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Hello Annette and thank you for the question!
I am so sorry for your mother,but you have to help yourself by fighting depression.There are a lot of natural depression treatements.I would advice you to:1.Eat healthy.Usually depression tends to make us overeat,so you have to get in control of your eating(foods with omega-3 fatty acids and folic acid could help you).2.Sleep enough,try to sleep and to wake up at the same time every day.3.Stay inolved,which means maintain a lifestyle that can help counter depression.4.Do new things,try to experience new things,go to museums,travel,read books,do out with friends,because experiencing new things,alters the levels of dopamine,which is associated with pleasure.5.Exercise,because regular exercise encourage the brain to think in positive ways.So dear Annette,there are so many ways inspite of taking medications,to fight depression.I hope to have helped you.
Best regards!
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How To Treat Depression Inspite Of Taking Zoloft And Effexor?

Hello Annette and thank you for the question! I am so sorry for your mother,but you have to help yourself by fighting depression.There are a lot of natural depression treatements.I would advice you to:1.Eat healthy.Usually depression tends to make us overeat,so you have to get in control of your eating(foods with omega-3 fatty acids and folic acid could help you).2.Sleep enough,try to sleep and to wake up at the same time every day.3.Stay inolved,which means maintain a lifestyle that can help counter depression.4.Do new things,try to experience new things,go to museums,travel,read books,do out with friends,because experiencing new things,alters the levels of dopamine,which is associated with pleasure.5.Exercise,because regular exercise encourage the brain to think in positive ways.So dear Annette,there are so many ways inspite of taking medications,to fight depression.I hope to have helped you. Best regards!