Anyone tried treating mild depression with Omega 3 and B-Complex supplements?

Question

Did it help?

I had really sever post-partum depression after my son was born. I took Zoloft for 4 months and then weened off. Zoloft really helped, but I don't want to take it unless my depression is more sever. Right now it just seems I have a constant case of the blahs, no energy, and most things aren't as fun as they used to be. Someone recommended trying Omega fatty acid and B-Complex supplements to help. I've never tried "alternative medicine" or herbal remedies before. Do they really help? Or do they just seem to work because of a "placebo effect"?

oops, I meant "severe".

I've been off Zoloft for over a year now. I've tried other things like jogging everyday, eating healthy, getting out in the sun, etc. I'm a stay at home Mom with a toddler, and my husband is gone a lot. I try to get out and do stuff with other Moms, and do stuff with friends, but I still just feel kinda empty. I just want a little boost, and I figured that a supplement that is naturally occuring in foods would be the least drastic thing to take.

Answer 1

yes I have, and yes it does help. they are food for the brain and helps in the production of endorphins in the brain. though mine ultimately was a thyroid problem. which i cured with a Cayce remedy.

Answer 2

Don't forget to supplement with adrenal support vitamins and magnesium. St. Johns Wort can be quite effective for mild depression too. My depression and anxiety were severe, so I ended up on regular meds. Try what you're doing first. Anti-depressants should be a last resort. If you find you need one with the least amount of side effects, I would suggest a low dose of Lexapro like 5mg or 10 mg.

Answer 3

B complex is a natural calmer. You use this when you need to calm yourself down or are over anxious about something like starting a new job. If you hate your job and keeping getting upset over every little thing taking B complex will help you cope by calming your nerves down.

It sounds like you are more bored than anything else. Try to lift your spirits by doing something you enjoy doing. Don't let everything get you down. You are in control of the way you react and process things that happen in your life.

If this a daily occurrence you may want to get your doctors opinion.

Answer 4

I really suggest you find enjoyable activities to relieve depression. If your system starts to rely on the pills then its almost like a drug addiction! My father has a severe case of bypolarism and he did the pills but then he became reliant on them and no he stopped them and does things he enjoys to relieve depression.

Answer 5

over the finest 5 years I had began to have an increasing type of withdraw right into a downward spiral of melancholy.. yet now with the tactic i'm able to fully concentration my power and thoughts right into a decisive line on the thanks to make my life extra appropriate always. And it truly works like magic! i'm starting off to charm to human beings to me once lower back and issues have in simple terms been searching up because then. assisting you get rid of melancholy?

Answer 6

omega 3 is for cholesterol
B-complex is a vitamin

AS long as you aren't on other medications, try St. John's Wort in Health stores, or Pharmacies..Ask pharmacist about interaction if you are on other medication.

Answer 7

Yes you can use drugs but they create addiction; not to mention all the other probelms related to side-effects.

There is a greta article about anxiety and also natural ways to cure anxiety and depression.

Check it out - nothing is for sale, just great info:

http://www.yourhealthandbalance.com/art-mgr/article_Anxiety-Self-Help.html