2006-09-13 11:36:46 · 7 answers · asked by doeboimagic359 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Does that include OTC remedies? Many vitamins, minerals and natural substances have a positive effect. Obviously physical exercise does a lot for a healthy mind as it works in conjunction with the body. Those with ADD, for instance, have been theorized to be genetic holodouts from the hunter/gatherer days, when activity was all the more necessary, and research has born out that these types function better after exercise. They have a wide overlap with diagnoses of bipolar disorder, which falls into a similar category, which has overlap with other mood disorders and schizophrenia. SAM-e, Omega-3 fatty acid, alpha-lipoic acid, GABA, calcium, zinc and magnesium have shown beneficial effects in brain activity in different ways and I personally have found ways to use different substances in conjunction, dependent on my mood. Kava kava is a nice quick fix for anxiety attacks and the hyperactive mind, and GABA for more serious sudden bouts.
2006-09-13 11:45:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your thoughts can actually change the way your brain chemistry works so repeating positive things to yourself can help. Also, this might sound really funny but it's something I have been practicing...I noticed I wasn't smiling very often like I used to so i started to 'practice' smiling again just while I was by myself. It actually made it alot easier to smile naturally and I felt better. Even other people noticed that I seemed happier, which of course helped me with interactions with others, which of course made me feel even better. Sounds silly but it's been an interesting revelation!
2006-09-13 14:47:57 · answer #2 · answered by Sue P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how about herbal medicines? St. John's warts is awesome.
2006-09-13 12:20:15 · answer #3 · answered by Liz^24 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turkey, strawberries, and peanut butter have loads!
2006-09-13 11:40:56 · answer #4 · answered by Kitty L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
exercise
2006-09-13 12:48:38 · answer #5 · answered by myheartisjames 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm not sure there is a way.
2006-09-13 11:58:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Excercise and sex.
2006-09-13 11:37:59 · answer #7 · answered by j.tech_77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋