how do i fight depression, naturally? meds no thanks, tried it, temporary, and didnt work?

Answer 1

Be creative, try new things, watch people walk around in the mall (people watch). Make a funny video, St. Johns Wort, Yerba Mate, yoga, exercise, sex, flowers, music, watch comedys, buy something, get a little sun, take vitamins.

Answer 2

Not a doctor here, so all the usual disclaimers apply...

I had some problems with depression a few years ago, but now feel pretty okay most of the time. A regular exercise routine seems to help a lot, as does getting enough sleep. Also, I moved to a new city, where I've made more friends and am more social than I used to be, which also is important to being happy.

Stay active and busy, and you'll be a lot less likely to get sucked into a pattern of negative thoughts.

Answer 3

It is possible to fight depression without meds. I do it. It is hard though. I was diagnosed with depression and social anxiety and prescribed some meds. I got them filled and once I got home I decided I wanted to fight it on my own. I talked with my psychiatrist and we decided that I could fight the depression without meds. So instead I meet with a psychiatrist once a week just to talk. Its nice to have someone to talk to about daily life or random problems. I chose to hide all of this from my family and friends. I only told one of my sisters, who swore she would never tell. I’m slowly becoming more confident and am opening up to more people. These people can hardly believe that I cover up my depression and anxiety so well on the outside. But I really am getting better, it’s amazing what positive thinking and letting out your feelings can do. Most importantly, if your family is trying to help, don’t ignore that. Sit down with them and calmly explain exactly why you choose not to takes the meds. Maybe they will understand that way. Taking your meds should also be discussed with your doctor, so make sure you talk to him/her before you decide to do anything. Your not the only one who feels the way you feel. Not everyone is as happy as they seem on the outside. The more people I meet the more I realize how many people have as many problems as I do. Don’t feel sorry for yourself. It doesn’t solve anything. When things get low, I just think- hey, things could be so much worse, I am lucky to be who and where I am today. so my advice to you, if you plan on not taking meds, would be to talk to a psychiatrist and your family, and keep active(maybe re-enroll in school?). the more you lay around and do nothing the more negative you will become. Just remember to think positive. i hope this helps at least a bit. good luck

Answer 4

how long were you on meds? you have to be patient with antidepressants, can take as long as 6 weeks to make a difference. and maybe you weren't on a strong enough dose.

I've tried the "natural" way but it never helped. exercise only gives so so relief and usually makes me more tired. you should try to find a combination of 2 or more drugs - I have WELLBUTRIN and EFFEXOR and they work better than exercise or anything else (plus I'm in therapy), but it could take awhile to figure out the right drug for you. if you've already tried a number of drugs, then I don't know what you should do. but i wouldn't give up on meds if you haven't tried more than 2-3 different ones for extended periods of time.

Answer 5

Over the last five years I had begun to have increasingly withdraw into a downward spiral of depression..

But now with the method I can fully focus my energy and thoughts into a decisive line on how to make my life better constantly. And it works like magic! I'm beginning to attract people to me once again and things have just been looking up since then.

Helping you eliminate depression?

Answer 6

One of the most common things doctors prescribe is Lithium, which is actually available in small doses naturally through sunlight. That's why people who live in areas where there is less sun often suffer from something called Seasonal Anxiety Disorder. So get more sunlight, if possible, or purchase a sun lamp (not a tanning bed). Call a local medical supply center to see if they carry them.

Answer 7

The first thing I recommend you do is to make an appointment with a good medical doctor (but not a psychiatrist) to do a complete medical workup on you and a full panel of blood tests. The tests may reveal a root cause of your depression -- perhaps you have a vitamin deficiency, hormonal imbalance, lack of certain amino acids or a low-functioning thyroid. All of these things can be tested for and treated. For example, you may be low in vitamin B12, so once you start taking vitamin B12 you'll feel much better. It's likely that once you have completed the medical workup and blood test and treated any problems you won't need to take any psychiatric medications for your depression because the underlying cause will be corrected. Safe Harbor runs a website with a directory of holistic medical practitioners who will help you find the root cause of your depression: http://www.alternativementalhealth.com

If you do that, and your doctor finds all of your tests came back normal or if you start taking some supplements prescribed by your doctor but still don't feel markedly better then you may want to consider talking to your doctor about taking some herbs. Here are some herbs that you may find helpful:

Kava (Piper methysticum) is a member of the pepper family that has been cultivated by Pacific Islanders for over 3000 years for use as a social and ceremonial drink. The first description of kava came to the west with Captain James Cook, who traveled through the South Seas in a number of celebrated voyages. To this day, when village elders or others in the Pacific Islands come together for a significant meeting, they begin with an elaborate kava ceremony. Currently, kava is used in Europe and increasingly in the United States to treat stress, anxiety, and insomnia.

Valerian: Nature's valium. Another favorite for the treatment of anxiety is valerian. Derived from the dried rhizomes and roots of this tall plant, which grows in wet soil in many countries, valerian has been used for thousands of years as a folk remedy. As a natural relaxant, it is useful for several disorders including restlessness, nervousness, insomnia, menstural problems, and "nervous" stomach. Valerian acts on the brain's GABA receptors to produce a tranquilizing action that is similar to Valium-type drugs, but without the same side effects.

St. John's Wort: Wonder Weed. Imagine an antidepressant that is as effective as prescription drugs but has mild side effects, if any, and even boosts libido. Sound like a fantasy? It's not. You've just met St. John's Wort, an herb taken by many thousands of people every day. In fact, in Europe, Hypericum perforatum is prescribed by doctors five times as often as Prozac.

You can take herbs on your own without discussing it with your doctor or an herbalist (herbs are available even at the corner drug store as well as on the internet and in health food store) But I recommend taking herbs under the supervision of a doctor or herbalist to make sure that you're taking the herbs and dosages that are right for you. I'll give you the website for the American Herbalists Guild: http://www.americanherbalistsguild.com Or if you really would like to see a psychiatrist, there aren't a lot of good ones but one who's awesome is located in Pacific Palisades California and I believe you can get medical advice from her by email (for a fee) Dr. Cass's website is listed below. Dr. Cass, unlike most psychiatrists, is an orthomolecular psychiatrist who has extensive knowledge of herbal remedies and treats depression and other mental health issues naturally.

Answer 8

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Consume foods naturally high in B vitamins, such as whole grains, nuts, and seeds, and iodine (fish, seaweed, vegetables and root vegetables).
Exercise daily, at least 30–60 minutes per day, 4–5 times a week.
Practice deep breathing and other techniques that trigger the “relaxation response” – such as meditation and guided visualization.

Answer 9

There are so many causes for depression that it is hard to suggest any one aid to help.

One thing that helped me was a mental trick that a friend taught me. When a sad or bad thought came to me, I had to mentally take that thought and put it in a jar, screw the lid real tight on it and place it on a shelf in my brain.....then... bring down a good thought. It sounded silly, but I started doing it and it really helped me thru the rough spots. It is also biblical. The scriptures tell us to think on things of good report and things that are beautiful and not to ponder horrible sad things. Buy yourself flowers to look at and smell the nice aroma. If you have secrets that are destroying you, you will need to deal with them, whether it is to tell someone or spend time in prayer. God Bless You

Answer 10

The practical answers and most effective solutions?

Art- Lots of catharsis in drawings . paintings even in humourous cartoons

Exercise- Failproof. As you exercise, your brain will release naturally occurring feel good "drugs" and some even reach an euphoria state. Exercise can be as little as 15-20mins riding your bike, or 30mins of light to medium aerobics or weight training. Apart from the reaction of your brain, you will also start to look better and subsequently feel better about yourself.



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