Natural Cures For Depression
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Symptoms of Depression
The symptoms of depression may include loss of concentration, sleep problems, lack of energy, loss of appetite, craving for food, lack of sex drive, and so on. Although, prescription drugs are available, there are some terrific natural cures to get rid of depression.
Understanding depression
Depression is different from feeling blue in that it�s much more intense. If you experience a persistent feeling of extreme sadness, emptiness, loss or dread, insomnia, loss of appetite, guilt, helplessness and hopelessness, and thoughts of death as a final means of escape, you could be veering towards depression.
Other symptoms may be feeling worse just after waking up in the morning, lack of enjoyment in things you enjoyed doing most and propensity to get annoyed at the slightest provocation. All this causes immense mental agony and can greatly affect the quality of life. Although, over-the-counter medicines for depression are available, they may leave you worst off. These medicines may have some crippling side effects ranging from nervousness to nausea and even sexual dysfunction.
Natural cures for depression
One good natural alternative to cure depression and also avoid the side effects of prescription medicine is natural remedy. However, it�s good to remember that natural remedies are not too effective against chronic depression, but they can do wonders for those who get the occasional blues or bouts of anxiety.
Let�s see what natural cures are available for depression:
a. St. John�s wort:
St. John’s wort is effective in treating depression and anxiety disorders. However, this herb has been found more effective in treating mild depression, than chronic depression. According to the British Herbal Medicine Association Scientific Committee, a dosage of 2 to 4 gram dried herb in any form 3 times a day will generally suffice to drive off the blues.
Studies have found that St. John�s wort is effective in treating mild to moderate depression, with fewer side effects, than many conventional antidepressants. This herb is available as oil, tincture or in capsule form. It can also be taken in the form of tea. The most common side effects that are experienced when using St. John�s wort are increased sensitivity to sunlight, dryness of mouth, dizziness, gastrointestinal symptoms, fatigue, headache, confusion and sedation.
b. Ginkgo bilboa:
Ginkgo is an important herb that not only cures mild forms of depression, but also various other ailments, like early-stages of Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, peripheral claudication, tinnitus, dementia, sexual dysfunction, mountain sickness, and the like. This is because the flavonoid glycosides and ginkgolides present in its leaves improve blood flow to the tissues and organs, including microcirculation in small capillaries and they also act as an antioxidant by providing protection against oxidative cell damage. The dosage of ginkgo usually depends upon the ailment. For depression, memory problems and dementia, the effective dosage is 120 to 240 mg per day.
c. 5-HTP:
5-HTP raises the levels of serotonin that helps in alleviating the symptoms of depression and possibly of anxiety and panic disorder. In fact, studies have shown that the effects of 5-HTP is the same in treating mild to moderate depression, as that of the prescription antidepressants. The effective dosage of this supplement in countering depression is 50mg or 100mg gelatin capsules, which need to be taken on empty stomach before sleep, because of the resulting drowsiness.
In addition to these natural cures, there are others too, like massage, meditation, exercise, color therapy, and the like. But, these three have been found to be most effective. So, if you�re feeling the blues, you can avoid the side effects of prescription drugs by opting for a natural cure. However, do consult your physician before you decide on one.
 
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SUNSHINE! For me that is the cure all to depression when it creeps back into my life. If you live in a cold/foggy climate hit up a tanning salon (use sunblock ;)) and get a natural UV lamp for your office.
Go for a walk or run in a park and forget about everything! Works for me!!
just work out physically..it pumps out lot of adrenaline which wil work wonders in curing depression.
PRAY, MEDITATE, AND LISTEN TO SPIRITUAL (GOSPEL) UPLIFTING MUSIC, AND TO MAKE IT EVEN BETTER ADD A NICE LITTLE WALK ON A BEAUTIFUL DAY, WHILE LISTENING TO AN IPOD FULL OFF UPLIFTING SONGS! KNOW THAT YOU ARE LOVED, SPECIAL AND BLESSED BY JESUS CHRIST!
energy healing focused therapy; energy healing; especially for anxiety related insomnia
Having a positive mind. Always know there will be better days, promblems will always get better and if not just let it roll off you.
You gotta be strong for yourself and basically just be strong and know you can move on. Life will get better and promblems will fade away. Get your mind off the problem such as go out more often and always have music playing, going for walks, get into something new that will keep your mind going.
I have to say that I am severly depressed and to say that a simple walk or to meditat will cure this is absolutely ridiculous. If you lose all hope and enjoyment in everything and everyone please talk to someone besides taking either natural or perscribed medication. It is debilitating. So unfair to brush it off as if it is something you can control. GET HELP and do whatever it takes to get your life back!
Meditation, Indian Baba Ramdev Yoga, read the Guru Granth Sahib in english version it’s been proven that this book has tremendous power in curing depression, it brings peace to mind, makes your confidence level uprise, and you become strong in daily activities for more information contact me at dilshad40@hotmail.com
Ketamine.
Sunshine, exercise, meditation and encouragement are all wonderful ways to deal with the blues and sometimes help with actual clinical depression. Please remember though, that there are actual chemical imbalances that get so out of control that people take their own lives. So please don’t so easily give light hearted, though well meaning, advice that you can just “forget about everything”. That kind of advice can make someone dealing with true clinical depression feel like they can just run away their problems when it’s already very hard to seek help.
I take D3 and B. It helps and to try and focus on a hobby.
try to forget ,look around you .visit slum suburbs.help others,purify yourself of wrong doings,remember that ALLAH HAS GUARANTEED TO LOOK AFTER YOU.PRAY AFTERMIDNIGHT AND BESEACH YOUR CREATOR FOR HELP AND THANK ME WHEN YOU FEEL THAT ADOPTING THESE INSTRUCTIONS HAS GREATLY CHANGED YOUR LIFE FOR THE BETTER.
TRY TO CHANGE YOUR HABITS.LISTEN TO TRANQUIL MUSIC.GIVE UP SMOKING.KEEP YOUT HAIR ON .FORGIVE AND REMEMBER THAT YOU LIVE ONLY ONCE SO LIFE DOES NOT DESERVE TO BE USELESS.YOU HAVE YOUR OWN MISSION SO DO NOT FABRICATE EXCUSES BUT SAY I AM STRONG AND I MUST BE AN EFFEICIENT MEMBER IN SOCIETY,.IN SHORT, SMILE.
Please read the book “Hope and help for the nerves” by Claire Weekes. Wonderful book that will help you.
google some meditation podcasts find a quiet place or like I do, go sit in the sauna…i have suffered from depression for years and this has done wonders for me…also Rhodiola has been great as well.