What is the best natural treatment for depression?

Answer 1

try st. johns wart. People seem to like it. Good luck!

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

I'm trying B-complex and Omega 3 supplements, but it hasn't been long enough to see a difference yet.
Jogging or other aerobic exercise works wonders with mild to moderate depression. It's just hard to get up the motivation to get going, but after about 20 minutes your mood starts to lift. Sunshine and cheerful, upbeat music have also helped a lot with depression and anxiety. Also serving others can really help. Volunteer somewhere, or even something small like bringing cookies to someone.
I've heard good things about St. John's Wort, but I haven't tried it.
If the depression is caused by a specific event such as a breakup or death, talking to someone (a friend or a counselor) and working towards closure can help.
If the depression is severe and isn't caused by a sad event... I don't know what to tell you. I had really severe, debilitating post partum depression and I tried smiling, listening to happy music, talking to a counselor, getting sunshine, exercise (I couldn't do a lot because I was recovering from a c-section), multi-vitamins, watching funny tv or movies, and I was serving my newborn... but all those things didn't do anything. I resorted to taking Zoloft and after 3 weeks of taking it I felt normal again. I was able to ween off after about 4 months. Since then it's been much, much more mild and the other natural remedies have been sufficient.

Answer 4

Journaling - lets you learn from things that worked or didn't

Getting rid of underlying pain (which can cause depression) much of which is muscle related - The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies is a good reference and teaches what to do.

Finding something you like and volunteering (so the hours are flexible) - helping others helps ourselves.

Keeping the body in balance - for vitamins there is a heart specialist that recommends prenatal vitamins for all his patients (male and female) because they have the building blocks we need.

Eating well - mostly fruits and vegetables.

Answer 5

Marijuana could be a good one if your from the right country. If your not there is a Herb called Salvia It is legal in most states I know it's legal in Colorado because you can buy it at any Tobacco pipe shop here. It a simple herb from Mexico that lasts around 15 minutes I have never heard of anyone lasting more that 15. It is I guess you could say legal shrooms mixed with ecstasy. with out any withdraw symptoms or addictiveness. A tolerance can be built By the inhalant of excessive amounts. Some people Have bad trips so don't do it by your self.

Answer 6

Homeopathic Treatment(s) for Anxiety/Stress/Depression :-

ANXIETY & STRESS :-

Sudden with restlessness and fear of death Aconite 30X or 200X,1/2 hourly (3 Doses)

Prolonged with periodic and panic attacks Arsenic Alb.200X, 4 hourly (3 Doses)

With fainting spells; profuse sweating; worse in the morning Sulphur 30X or 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Makes patient walk fast; due to anticipation Argentum Nit 200X, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Worse lying in bed and closing the eyes Carbo Veg 30X or 200X, 4 hourly (6 Doses)

Anxiety aggravated by upward or downward motion; going in an elevator; worse till 11 P.M, Borax 200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxious about business even when seriously ill Bryonia Alba 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Full of apprehensions in the evening Causticum 200X, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety and fears in the evening with restlessness and palpitation Calcarea Carb.200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety worse while lying still. Sad music ameliorates the complaints Manganum Acet 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety due to fright, fear,exciting news; stage fright; worse while appearing for examination or interview etc Gelsemium 30X or 200X 3 hourly (6 Doses)

Anxiety due to grief or shock in the subconscious mind Ignatia 200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety; better after eating Anacardium Or 30X 4 hourly

DEPRESSION & GRIEF(Bereavement) :-

Severe shock due to sudden death of loved ones; restlessness, anxiety and fear Aconite 200X. 10 min (3 Doses)

Prolonged mournings; cannot overcome the loss of loved ones Ignatia 1M or 10M, 6 hourly (3 Doses)

When the grief is in the conscious mind; patient weeps; does not like sympathy Natrum Mur.200X or 1M, 6 hourly (3 Doses)

For chronic grief and indignation Staphysagria 200X or 1M, weekly (3 Doses)

Depression with suicidal thoughts feeling of worthlessness, Aurum Met 30X, three times a day half hour before meals.

Homeopathic medicines are the safest to take because they don't have side effects and do not cause complications when taken according to the patients symptoms.

Take Care and God Bless You !

Answer 7

1: St. John's Wort.

2: High quality fish oils and Medium Chain Triglycerides like coconut oil.

3: RAW plant food.


Continue to shop only in the frozen and shelved sections and you'll continue to be depressed. It's not just about will power, but about diet and the way your body heals and balances its own neurochemicals.

Answer 8

I found some good information on depression as well as treatment to cure it etc here http://xrl.us/u3ww. Seems to have some good advice and should help you.

Answer 9

900 milligrams of St. John's Wort each day will cause you to have less stress and anxiety, but you should really try taking 5-htp if you are having depression. Take 5-htp for about two or three weeks. It should pull you out of the depression.

Answer 10

st. John's Wort. It is a natural Prozac. You can use it in tea form or in capsules. If you have anxiety you can also use Valerian Root. It smells like stinky socks but it works. it is also good for insomnia. I usually open a capsule and take a pinch of it as the whole capsule is too strong for me.

Answer 11

I have read many good things about a supplement called 5-HTP. You can google it and find out what you need to know about it. I know people that use it and they say it is great.