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Suggest Alternative Treatment For Depression

I have been battling depression my whole adult life. I have been taking antidepressants more than 25 yrs. I am tired of the fight. I have quit my job because I am too tired to get out of bed. I don't see friends anymore. I don't clean my house or see my grandchildren. What can make my life better?
Tue, 22 Sep 2015
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Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.
Remedies To Treat Depression Naturally

1. Consider why you might feel depressed. Sometimes depression is a symptom of something circumstantial in your life, rather than biochemical imbalances. Find out whats missing & treat accordingly
2. Exercise daily releases happy-making endorphins, which act like natural anti-depressants.
3. Never skip a meal. Keeping your blood sugar stable reduces mood swings.
4. You can increase your brain's serotonin levels by eating foods that boost your serotonin levels naturally. These include Foods high in omega-3 fatty acids (such as wild salmon, sardines, herring, mackerel, and anchovies)Healthy fats like coconut oil should be taken
5. Avoid caffeine, which reduces serotonin levels.
6. Expose yourself to sunlight, which can boost mood and increase Vitamin D levels.
7. Meditation- Meditation's effects on mood are well documented. Settling your mind can lift your mood, in addition to a whole host of other health benefits.
8. Get your hormones balanced. If your thyroid, adrenal or sex hormones are not balanced, you might have mood swings.
9. counselling-. See a therapist, psychiatrist, or life coach (link is external) and express how you feel. Sometimes just finding someone you trust who will help you work through your feelings can make all the difference in the world.

Hope your query is solved
Get well soon
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Suggest Alternative Treatment For Depression

Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. Remedies To Treat Depression Naturally 1. Consider why you might feel depressed. Sometimes depression is a symptom of something circumstantial in your life, rather than biochemical imbalances. Find out whats missing & treat accordingly 2. Exercise daily releases happy-making endorphins, which act like natural anti-depressants. 3. Never skip a meal. Keeping your blood sugar stable reduces mood swings. 4. You can increase your brain s serotonin levels by eating foods that boost your serotonin levels naturally. These include Foods high in omega-3 fatty acids (such as wild salmon, sardines, herring, mackerel, and anchovies)Healthy fats like coconut oil should be taken 5. Avoid caffeine, which reduces serotonin levels. 6. Expose yourself to sunlight, which can boost mood and increase Vitamin D levels. 7. Meditation- Meditation s effects on mood are well documented. Settling your mind can lift your mood, in addition to a whole host of other health benefits. 8. Get your hormones balanced. If your thyroid, adrenal or sex hormones are not balanced, you might have mood swings. 9. counselling-. See a therapist, psychiatrist, or life coach (link is external) and express how you feel. Sometimes just finding someone you trust who will help you work through your feelings can make all the difference in the world. Hope your query is solved Get well soon