natural treatment for anxiety or depression?

Question

these run in my family and I really dont want to take meds.. but sometimes I think I have symptoms. what are some natural remedies that I can try???

Answer 1

Look into CBT (Cognative Behavioral Therapy).
It has done wonders for me.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_therapy

Answer 2

there's only one hope for depression. That is an effective anti depressant medication. Depression comes from a checmical imbalance in the neurotransmitters and the brain and nothing in the world will alleviate unless you compensate for it. The right medication will do it. When you're depressed, you're unable to interact with a therapist by talking or be with or around anyone so talk therapy won't work. Being around people is a waste because the loss of interest makes it difficult to tolerate company and again, verbal interaction. You will have no desire for pets or taking care of animals as it's too labor intensive, too complex and your mind can't handle it. Excercise requires motivation which you have none. Until you can compensate for the chemical imbalance that's causing the depression and anxiety, none of these suggestions are useful.. Once you regain your sense of motivation and desire to do things, only then can any interaction or activity possibly help feel good.. There are ssri's, snri's mao inhibitors and trycyclic anti depressants. Some work better than others depending on the individdual. It is frustrating until you find one that works well with tolerable side effects. If none of these are ever an option, try ect (shock therapy)l

Answer 3

If truly depressed, this is nothing to fool around with and you should consult a physician. Many types of depression, if left untreated...can and will lead to feelings of despair and suicide.

But that aside, if just feeling blue and need a lift you could try St. John's Wort in any healthfood store or aromatherapy using Bergamot essential oils which is known as "nature's anti-depressant.'

Answer 4

Hey, I've been living with depression for the last 8years, I'm 25 now. A word of advise from sum1 who knows... don't be ashamed of, it's a disease like any other!! You might have a chemical inbalance in your brain like me and if you want to live as normal and as best you can, seek help from a professional. They might not even put you on meds but they can help you cope!! They'll teach you how to handle your ups & downs and after a while, you'll start to know the sighns of when your going to crash and you can prepare yourself, like i do know. Since I've made peace with it, my life has changed for the better. Good luck!!

Answer 5

My son takes fish oil to help calm anxiety. Told to do by his counseling nurse. Sold in any store that sells vitamins.

Answer 6

Try Seroprin-24.

Answer 7

We have a supplement that was written about in Physcology Today Magazine.

It is called PLUS. Got to this site and look it up. Tell me what you think.

mannapages.com/foryourlife

Answer 8

exercise helps seretonin production in the brain. Exercise everyday and you will feel better. I promise. AND TO THAT PERSON WHO SAID CANNABIS DONT LISTEN. IT WILL MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD IN THE SHORT TERM BUT IN LONG TERM THE DEPPRESSION WILL GET WORSE. I KNOW IVE BEEN THERE BEFORE. CANNABIS RUINED MY LIFE WHEN I WAS YOUNGER.

Answer 9

THERAPY IS THE BEST NATURAL TREATMENT FOR ANXIETY AND/OR DEPRESSION !

Answer 10

There is a site called www. nativeremedies.com .They have all herbal treatments for almost everything.