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1. Acceptance of the ordeal
2. Reinforcing Positive Self Talk
3. Performing Relaxation Techniques
4. Building Social Contacts
sleep will help you to feel better , and shopping ,visiting good places ..photography.. having dinner outside will help you to feel good :)
I have found pets really help with depression. Drinking a cup of tea and doing things you enjoy can ease sad moments.
Going outside, exercising (this will increase the level of dopamine in your blood, a hormon that makes you feel happy). This is almost a natural anti-depressiva.
St. Joseph's Wort, Omega-3 Fish Oil, exercise (at least 25 minutes of brisk exercise a day), proper diet, normal sleeping habits.
Anonymous
November 18th, 2014 1:33pm
St. Johns wart is a good natural remedy for low mood. As well as exercise to release serotonin (happy chemical) in to the body.
there are many natural remedies to fight with depression go out meet with new people follow your hobbies
From a holistic standpoint, you could always try drinking herbal teas such as ginseng and chamomile that are known to have antidepressant effects. You could also take some St. John's Wort, which is a herbal remedy most commonly found in capsule form. You can usually purchase it at your local Walgreens, CVS, or even Wal-Mart.
Non-herbal wise, getting out and exercising increases adrenaline in your system, which helps battle depressive episodes. Also surrounding yourself around loved ones (friends, family, or even pets!) could help brighten your outlook in life, as well.
I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL OF ANY SORT. That said, so far I've tried various things. Meditation and calming music have been helpful. I make herbal teas with a mix of chamomile st. John's wort (careful, does not mix well with various medication), lemon balm, passionflower and ashwagandha ,and sometimes mix maca into things I eat. I've also been experimenting with L-thymine and lactium, but can't attest to their effects yet. Kava roots gets me through bouts of anxiety, but do not take it for long periods of time and never with alcohol or medications hard on the liver.
One of the very best things you can do for Depression is any format of excercise. Brisk walking for 20 minutes twice a day can really make a difference. Also, resist the temptation to withdraw from people. Be active and look for ways to have fun and be active.
Anonymous
October 29th, 2014 6:43pm
Some natural remedies for depression are to get adequate sleep, exercise, talk to friends and family about how you feel, and eating a balanced diet.
In my personal experience, adequate sleep and sunlight in combination with some good quality supplements courtesy of my naturopath, including b-complex vitamins, omega 3's and 5HTP.
There are both some physical and herbal things you can to naturally help Depression. On a physical level creating a routine will help you get up and moving around instead of staying in bed. Eating healthy and getting proper amount of sleep is also vital for helping depression. And on the herbal side St. John Warts has been shown to help improve depression.
Wort is a natural remedy against mood changes and sadness, physical exercises helps also a lot by providing your body with good hormones and improving your self esteem. Stay away from alcohol if you can, as it only provokes more depression and takes a lot of your energy.
For a lot of people, including me, working out is a great natural remedy. I didn't notice just how much until I stopped working out for a couple of months and entered a downward spiral. It boosts your self esteem and confidence while also giving you something to do and possibly look forward to every day.
Anonymous
December 14th, 2015 8:05am
St Johns Wort is an herb that can help. Exercise is another way to help. During my most depressed times I would make a list of all the things I could do for myself to heal, and I would check off whenever I did something nice for myself.
Exercise! Moving around in some way to get your heart rate up or break a sweat are wonderful ways to kill depression. Eating a large amount of plant-based foods to absorb the vitamins you need and avoid carb diet sugar crashes. Meditation and yoga have been said to help with mood also!
Meditation, exercise, yoga, aromatherapy and keeping a healthy diet are some natural remedies. Keeping your body healthy will be beneficial to the brain.
I will swear by yoga until my final breath, but that's because yoga helped me through my very severe depression. Everyone is different, but exercise of any kind tends to work pretty well: get out of bed (I know it's really tough, but you can do it!), go outside, and take a walk. Other things that help are writing: putting your feelings on paper is really helpful when it comes to sorting them out and better understanding yourself. I know a lot of these remedies are easier said than done, but you're looking for remedies and that's a really amazing, huge step! :)
The most scientifically proven, natural forms of depression are:
- Sleeping well
- Eating well
- Exercising
It sounds so obvious, but as human beings these improving these habits have shown to improve both emotional and physical well being.
I find exercise to be very helpful, as well as getting plenty of sleep when you can and eating right.
Anonymous
November 16th, 2015 10:30am
A diet high in B vitamins and protein, like fish and green leafy vegetables, lots of fresh air and sunshine, and regular exercise. Also creative arts like writing, painting, and music are wonderful therapy for depression.
Anonymous
July 29th, 2020 12:01am
Sitting and feeling your feelings, trying to pay attention to the emotions underneath the mental chatter. Depression often has a lot of negative self-talk-- try and let that negative self talk go, acknowledge it is there but don't dwell on it, feeling the feelings and being able to identify them and the underlying causes. Even identifying the emotions can be really helpful, there is difference from anxious depression to helpless feeling depression. Understanding where negative self talk comes from helps to distance yourself a little from compulsive negative thoughts. This can lighten the pressure of the depression and help give you some energy if not relief.
Anonymous
November 16th, 2015 2:07am
Exercise, healthy eating, and getting enough sleep are the main ones. Lots of emphasis on the exercise though -- it's the only thing that has helped me.
Exercise has been proven to be the most effective cure for depression. It's all about getting out and getting your heart pumping, anything ranging from an aerobics workout to yoga can help :) Exercising helps you boost your mood and releases feel good chemicals called endorphins, lower anxiety and immediately makes you feel better about yourself
To write things you like about yourself and happy memories down tand outting them in a jar so you can re read them when feeling down
I find that a hobby really helps me manage my depression. It distracts me from the unhelpful emotions and grounds me in the now. Either rekindle an old interest or start something new. The possibilities are endless!
As much as we don't feel like it when we're down, a brilliant natural anti-depressant is exercise! It releases all of those happy chemicals in your brain.
In my personal experience listening to others with similar stories and empathizing with them and helping them understand that they are not alone helps me. Writing out your feelings and discussing them is something else I have done. I also make myself smile even when I'm feeling depressed because research has shown that physical actions like that can make you happier. Repressing these feelings by keeping a stern face or by frowning can intensify feelings of depression.
Doing Spacial Body Awareness can help a ton! Also, I use an app called Calm! And make sure to write/type out how you are feeling every day, even every hour! Sometimes, getting things out on paper can release some of the hectic and worrying thoughts that comes with depression. And most importantly, NEVER apologize for feeling the way you do, no matter what comes with this depression, you are always still you.
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