2006-12-27 15:21:03 · 9 answers · asked by stephenjlb 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
When your feeling down write a leat of 50 things, big or small which you are lucky you have, or experienced. eg) Some one has been there for you.
2006-12-27 15:34:54 · answer #1 · answered by Lips 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certain nutritional supplements can cause problems. St. John's Wort has been shown to cause complications when taken with other medications. Plus the potency isn't regulated so you may be getting different doses per bottle you buy.
Omega 3 fish oil is much more scientifically backed as far as a nutritional supplement that improves brain and heart health. It does not interact with medications since it is basically oil from fish and is found in our diet naturally.
A Duke University study found that regular exercise works just as well as antidepressants for older adults. I have personally found exercise to help a lot. Even if it is just a casual walk a few times a week.
I use candles, bubble baths, fuzzy socks, comfy PJs or anything sensory to help my depression. Hope this information helps!
2006-12-27 15:40:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listening to music
Exercise
Drinking a cup of tea
Read a good book
Play with a dog and/or cat
Watch a movie
Write down a list of things you are grateful for
Eat some chocolate
Sex (safe, that is)
Write in a journal (your feelings, a poem, any ideas)
Help someone
Smile
Say a prayer or meditate
Light a candle
Bake some cookies or healthy muffins
Call a friend on the phone
Hope this helps! Best wishes.
2006-12-27 16:30:09 · answer #3 · answered by Rhonda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Herbs, vitamins and amino acids such as Rhodiola, St. John's Wort, L-Theanine, 5-HTP, and simple B Vitamins can help relieve stress and improve mood. Exercise and proper diet ALWAYS are the bodies best bet, but supplementing extra can't hurt (as long as you use any product you chose responsibly). So I would suggest drinking lots of water, getting plenty of quality rest, exercise, and quite possibly supplementing with a multiple vitamin.
Please stay away from products like Red Bull, Monster, Rockstar, etc...they are LOADED with caffeine, and some are almost 300 CALORIES A CAN!!! They might be a quick fix, but you are just shooting yourself in the foot. I hope this information helps you!
2006-12-27 15:29:29 · answer #4 · answered by Marianne 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-01 06:07:47 · answer #5 · answered by gnegy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to a place by yourself and sit down and close your eyes and think of a place that you think would be peaceful I always think of walking on a beach all alone listening to the waves splashing and a beautiful sunset.
2006-12-27 15:26:02 · answer #6 · answered by Bubbles 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wine and Chocolate!
2006-12-27 15:23:56 · answer #7 · answered by Tiff 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chocolate, sex, exercise, shopping....
2006-12-27 15:23:49 · answer #8 · answered by txharleygirl1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
SEX
2006-12-27 15:22:34 · answer #9 · answered by RAYCHELE 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋