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Old 10-20-2009, 08:16 PM
Herman Dorofey Herman Dorofey is offline
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Default What are natural or alternative ways to beat depression?

I have servere depression (I believe it's called clinical depression). I am completely fed up with feeling this way, and have been this way for the last 6 years. I kept thinking that it would get better, but it's obviouse that it's not.
I'm going to be 25 yrs old in November and I realize that there are so many things that I would have wanted to accomplish by now, but my depression has prevented this.I keep reading about how depression is caused by 'chemical imbalances' in the brain, and it feels like I don't stand a chance at beating it without going on Anti-depressants, but I don't want to go down this route cause I'm worried about the side-effects.Can anyone suggest natural ways to beat depression that don't involve medication?
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Old 10-22-2009, 09:32 AM
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The best way to treat is depression meditation it has been a proven Indian Formula for fighting Depresison and has been tested OK.
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Old 12-23-2009, 06:09 PM
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these are some simple ways to treat depression
Massage
Meditation
Healing with color
Chiropractic and osteopathy
Ease headaches, neck ache and back pain by manipulating the bones of the body. Pain is one of the causes leading to depression symptoms can be alleviated.

These therapies also boost energy levels, helping the depressed person have more energy and able to cope with life’s ups and downs better.

Herbs and supplements

There are many supplements and foods recommended to combat depression but in a recent study was concluded all you need is a healthy and well rounded diet, but there are three supplements you could try and one of them is being hailed as natures wonder drug
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Old 01-13-2010, 06:46 AM
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Hi Reeema,

Your ways are good but meditation is not good for treat depression.
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Old 01-18-2010, 05:54 PM
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Exercise , meditation and proper diet can help you fight depression..
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Old 04-20-2010, 09:55 AM
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Lightbulb Some good tricks to cope depression

There are a variety of natural treatments, so let’s look at them.

1. Massage

Is a fantastic stress and anxiety buster, which is a major cause of depression.

Massage is deeply relaxing and can be enhanced by an aromatherapist who uses a blend of oils to help alleviate both physical and mental anxieties and stress.

2. Meditation

When the body experiences total relaxation through meditation, mental clarity starts improves and many people can see things more clearly. Yoga and Tai Chi are great for this.

3. Healing with color

It is well known that color affects our mood and can enhance both elation and depression and changing colors around you will help immensely.

It may sound odd at first but color is the first thing we register above all else.

Chromotherapy works by studying a pattern of vibrations produced by your body which can be deciphered by a trained color therapist.

If you feel depressed, your body produces an unbalanced pattern of vibrations.

The therapist aims to adjust these patterns, restoring balance.

Chromotherapy is a proven treatment for mild depression that works.

4. Chiropractic and osteopathy

Ease headaches, neck ache and back pain by manipulating the bones of the body. Pain is one of the causes leading to depression symptoms can be alleviated.

These therapies also boost energy levels, helping the depressed person have more energy and able to cope with life’s ups and downs better.

5. Reflexology

Can also reduce tension by working on specific points on the foot, which correspond to emotional and physical ailments.

Reflexology can leave you feeling better, more energetic and generally more positive.

6. Herbs and supplements

There are many supplements and foods recommended to combat depression but in a recent study was concluded all you need is a healthy and well rounded diet, but there are three supplements you could try and one of them is being hailed as natures wonder drug.

Few mental tricks to cure depression:

1. Try not to spend too much time with people who are miserable or pessimistic. Spend as much time as you can with people who are cheerful and optimistic.

2. Try to spend at least an hour every day doing something that you enjoy.

3. Take a break. Go away for a few days if you can. Don't take work with you - and don't tell anyone the telephone number.

4. Let yourself go occasionally. If you feel tense or uptight go outside and smash a tennis ball or football. Or dig the garden!

5. Learn to laugh. It really will make you feel better. Visit a local joke shop or toy shop. Buy books and magazines that you find entertaining and amusing rather than just educational. hire a funny video and invite one or two friends round to enjoy it with you.

6. Visit your local travel agent and pick up a collection of holiday brochures. Look through the illustrations and imagine that you are there - soaking up the sun.

7. Write down your problems. They'll seem less threatening when they're written down. And you'll be able to tackle them more easily too.

8. Don't be afraid to cry. Tears shed for emotional reasons contain special proteins - crying is a useful and constructive way of dealing with sadness. Crying will make you feel rested, calmer and happier.

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Old 04-25-2010, 06:11 AM
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Hello friends

I have no idea what inspired me to post this blog this morning. I was just sitting there and thinking of all of the ways to make life a little more cheery. It seems to me that there has been a giant surge in the use of anti depressants. I honestly believe that *most* depression can be treated naturally. Now, I do realize there are those cases out there where anti depressants are more of a necessity, so I don't mean to offend. As someone who has dealt with some chronic depression in the past, and someone who deals with some minor seasonal depression now, these are the things that have helped me (when anti depressants DID NOT).


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Old 06-15-2010, 09:08 AM
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Natural or alternative way to beat depression,first don't take a stress too much,try to remove thoughts,also take a rest,and be free your self,spend time with family,friends,talk with your partner,go out side,reading books,watch your favourite movie,TV program,and if you feel alone then meet those person whom you like most and share things always,eat a good and healthy food is best for you,I think this really a help you to beat depression.
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Old 06-24-2010, 09:22 AM
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Do something that makes you happy! Also exercise will relieve a lot of depression (that is stress), doesn't come overnight but ya start to feel good in more ways than one.
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Old 07-05-2010, 06:31 AM
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Default Effexor?

Have anyone been on Effexor ? I am now taking effexor but I have only been on it a short time. If so , will it help with anxiety. Were you still able to lose weight while taking it?
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