NATURAL HOME REMEDIES FOR DEPRESSION

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Depression is an illness that involves body, mind and thoughts. It is not a physical weakness that will vanish within days but it’s the state that interferes with the daily chores of life resulting in poor performance or output. It gives rise to a negative feeling for each and every thing. It may also be defined as allergy, which triggers an unhappy reaction. It may be due to emotional or mental stress and strain or due to high intake of antibiotics. Sometimes anxiety also results in depression. It also arises out of the monotony and drudgery of a daily routine without any meaningful variation in urban life. The major risk in extreme cases of depression is suicide.
Types of Depression


  • Bipolar Disorder: It is also known as manic-depressive illness and is not the common one. It is usually characterized with frequent changes of mood sometimes leading to high depression and sometimes to low depression.
  • Major Depression: This type of depression may occur only once but more commonly occurs several times in a life span. It usually interferes with the normal routine of one’s life like work, eating patterns, sleep and other entertainment activities.
  • Dysthymia: It is a less severe type of depression that shows chronic symptoms and is not washed with the time but interferes with the well functioning and good moods of the person.

Causes of Depression

The different causes of depression are:


  • Early life experiences
  • Environmental factors
  • Deficiency of vitamin B complex
  • Genetic causes
  • Biochemical causes
  • Hormonal changes
  • Trauma and stress
  • Other physiological disorders like anxiety disorders and eating disorders

Home Remedies for Depression

Depression remedy - Add some fresh Rose petals to a cup of boiling water. Add sugar and drink whenever feeling depressed.


Make a fine mixture of 1/8 teaspoon of nutmeg powder and 1 tablespoon of freshly extracted amla juice. Take this mixture 3 times in a day. This is one of the good natural remedy for depression.


Licorice tea is helpful depression treatment. No more than three cups of tea should be used per day of licorice tea. This remedy is very useful and one of the simple home remedies for depression.


5HTP is a substance extracted from the seedpods of the plant called Griffonia simplicifolia. It produces serotonin in the body and helpful in relieve depression. This is one of the effective depression cure.


An Apple eaten with milk and honey is very good to uplift a mood. Good Home Remedy for Depression.


A neutral immersion bath for one hour daily is also helpful in the depression treatment.


The root of asparagus is useful in the treatment of depression. One or two grams of the powder of the dry root of asparagus can be taken once daily. This is one of the good natural remedy for depression.


Various yogic asanas such as halasana, paschimottanasana, sarvangasana, shavasana, shalabhasana, vakrasana, bhujangasana and pranayamas like kapalbhati, bhastrika are highly beneficial in the depression treatment.


Prepare a tea by adding 1/4-teaspoon tulsi and 1/2 teaspoon of sage per cup of hot water and drink this tea twice in a day - very useful home remedy for depression.


Powder the seeds of 2 green cardamoms. Add to 1 cup of boiling water, add sugar and drink this tea twice a day. This is a good natural remedy for depression.


Relaxation and meditation are also effective measures in the depression remedy. The best method of relaxation is to practice shavasana or the dead pose. Meditation involves training the mind to remain fixed on a particular external or internal location. Mediation helps to create balance in the nervous system. One of the Effective Home Remedies for Depression.


Diet has a profound effect on the treatment of depression. So, the diet for depression that person should be well balanced as the single nutritional deficiency can aggravate the situation.


Prepare tea by adding a handful of fresh Rose petals to a cup of boiling water and add some sugar. Drink when you feel depressed. This is very good home remedy for depression.


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  • Herbal Teas
    Infuse one tablespoon of chamomile in one cup of boiling water.
  • Another domestic remedy for depression is a tea made of Holy Basil and sage. Use ¼ teaspoon holy basil and ½ teaspoon of sage per cup of hot water; drink twice a day.
  • Orange juice
    Drink fresh orange juice in the morning time with breakfast.
  • Almonds
    Almonds are a good food for the brain. Ten to twelve almonds should be immersed in water overnight and taken with outer skins removed.

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all u got to do it smash somethin up ( not human lol ) or do somethin bad and the feeling ov gettign away with it makes it go away. adrenalin in a good way helps
#1 - me - 01/31/2008 - 20:13
Hi all.. if u feel depressed or can say sudden depression occur take any chocolate , it will help u to come out of the depression. It is not permanent cure but can prevent the attack of depression it works, hope it work for others too. Last but not the least think positive and keep urself busy in some way will also help u to come out of it.
#2 - cali gal - 02/22/2008 - 21:09
:-(:-[]>-( I haven't found anything that has been able to help me with my depressionwith the exception of seeing people still having hope that things could get better always makes me feel better..there is a great site for something called "to write love on her arms" that always helps me

I can't afford treatment for depression so I am in search of a home remedy if anyone has any ideas? I am definitely going to try the ones this site has listed above...crossing my fingers

#3 - liz - 05/09/2008 - 12:53
Taking some time for yourself can help depression immensely. Try taking a long hot bath with lavender or chammomile bath oil. Indulge in some of your favorite chocolate and just relax. Unplug the phone and try to remove every stress factor that surrounds you. Pills and other pharmaceutical drugs are not the healthy or right way to treat you depression. Also, try going to your local drugstore to purchase Saint Johns Wort. It usually comes in capsules. It is a realy great way to naturally treat depression.
#4 - Brin - 05/19/2008 - 10:13
please try to give names of herbs in other languages too. Internatioal reader cannot undestand what herbs are being talked? thanks , suggestion= plz make a link, in site which you can can give names written in english but as they soound in other languages.
#5 - fairman - 06/11/2008 - 05:01
executive stress tablets from a supermarket work. they have vit. B12 and valerian. One a day and your happy!
#6 - peter - 07/19/2008 - 02:43
Not trying to be funny , but S@X works. My wife suffers from depression and I realized that after s@x she is always better off. I mean not just s@x with anyone, but makeing love with the person you love makes for a better day, or being able to look forward to makeing love later in the day makes her feel better. maybe the bond, the closeness? I dont know. All i know is since the surge of s@xual contact with my wife she has been happier and smiling more in that way that made me fall in love with her. Try it, go home and make love to your partner, youll feel better.
#7 - Dwan - 08/19/2008 - 01:19
whatever happens in our lives is for our betterment so dnt regret for past Try to share ur problem wid smeone very close to u N stop expecting from people u have to take cre of urself KEEP FAITH IN ALLAH
#8 - mehak - 09/02/2008 - 03:33
Try prayer and repeating the Lords prayer and the 23 psalm
One thing that helps me a great deal is swimming just enjoying the water
dont wear yourself out just get in and play
#9 - Jan - 09/16/2008 - 20:50
Fish Oil helps a lot - just get the "no burp" formula or you're going to be getting fishy burps for several hours after taking it.:-P
#10 - Courtney - 10/16/2008 - 16:50
I have found when I'm depressed just playing some games either online with friends or sitting down for a rousing game of UNO with the kids seems to help. I always seem to feel better if I'm helping someone else too!
#11 - Sam - 10/21/2008 - 16:33
I have had to battle depression over the years and have come up with a list of things to do.

1. CLEAN. When my apartment is spotless and smelling good, I feel good. Pride in your home is a natural high.

2. A long, hot bubble bath, preferably with lavander. Just lay back and feel the water pouring over your body. It is amazing. Also, a good book or a trashy tabloid magazine while you're in the tub will help.

3. If it's not raining, take a walk, even if it is just up the street. While walking, take in long, deep breaths. Fresh air always helps.

4. Vitamins, such as St. John's Wort, B-12, and even daily vitamins in the morning with a gl[@] of orange juice help you begin the day positively.

5. Write to your friends, whether it be on the internet or old fashioned snail mail. This is not an immediate aid in helping depression, but when you get responses to the letters and e-mails, you will feel better knowing someone was thinking about you. Plus you don't have to actually "talk" to them and fake being cheerful.

6. Make a CD or load your ipod with all of your favorite songs that make you want to get up and dance. Inspirational music and even techno music always help me shake my worries away.

7. Have a good cry! Think of everything that you are depressed about and just let it all out. Most people bottle their emotions up, even alone, but that only stresses you out more. Just sob like a baby for however long you need to and you will feel better. And a good cry usually helps you get motivated in making things better.

8. Go to the supermarket or grocery store and pick out one comfort food item. Being around people you don't have to speak to has an unusual therapeutic feeling and knowing that when you get home you can enjoy your comfort food will give you a moment of euphoria.

9. Occupy your mind, even with silly things like video games or television. Keeping busy usually helps with depression, as boredom can often lead to depression.

10. I have found the most extreme way of relieving depression is redecorating or remodeling your home. It doesn't have to be expensive, but rearranging your furniture, changing bedrooms, painting the walls a different color, buying new curtains or drapes. Change doesn't have to be bad, especially if you control the change!
#12 - Jerry - 10/24/2008 - 00:56
I havent quite found anything to help me yet, im taking cymbalta, and i dont think it's really doing much, on some days i can tell a difference and some not. im hoping some of these home remedies will help more than stupid medication which i do not want to take.
#13 - jerri - 10/24/2008 - 18:30
;-) Ok let me begin by saying I am Depressed. I have the same routine over and over every day. Not that that is that bad but I hate it. Work home make dinner sleep over and over. I was on Meds from the doc and hated how they made me feel. So I just started taking myself off of them. I know need to fill that with things to keep me busy, but that doesn't always work. I will try these home remedies and see id it works.
#14 - Jessica - 10/29/2008 - 13:45
I too struggle with depression. I am a Christian, and have found though these home remedies and meds do work for a time, they will always bring you right back to the same place you were at. Having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ has taught me to simply rely on him. He tells me in his word that he loves me and everything that happens is for my good, whether I understand it now or not. He is my Father, and resting in that fact makes me feel better. Also praising him and thanking him for something new everyday gets my mind off of my troubles.
#15 - Ruthie - 11/19/2008 - 10:44
Hi I have been depressed for almost 7 years now. I keep trying anti-depressants on and off, but they really numb the mind and make me feel so sleepy. These days I am not taking any pills, my situation at home is becoming bad, I have lost interest in everything, marriage is on rocks, and have a constant headache. I am now trying Yoga, it relieves me of stress temporarily. These mental diseases are worst than physical ailments.
#16 - Sara - 11/26/2008 - 15:38
hi, I am astay at home mom of two, my daughter was diagnosed with autism at age 4, she is now 8 and homeschooled. I have also suffered from depression and anxiety throughout my life, I am also a christian which for me has changed my life, I still have struggled through troubleing times but have learned some things along the way. DO NOT WORRY! worry creates fear and fear creates anxiety and depression, I know I know how do U not worry? We must train our thinking, we have to change the channel of our mind.. remember our feelings follow our thoughts, It can be very hard for us to believe that GOD will meet ALL of our needs, HE wants us to be blessed even in a world that can be so troubling.
The Bible says that he loves us beyond all we can think, how much do you love your children? or dear ones? well God loves us even more.

One thing I learned recently through some VERY troubling times was to GET MY MIND OFF MYSELF, and help someone else, the busier we keep our minds and bodies the happier we will be. If we are constantly dwelling on a problem or we are stagnent in life feeling purposeless, we get more depressed, Boredom can get depressing..... what is your purpose? Find something u are p[@]ionate about.
Remember You will be blessed and prosperous it is your destiny! START BELIEVEING THAT and speaking prosperity and you will see things change.

EXCERCISE and DIET are also big factors, hormones etc. Take care of ur body.

Remember you are beautiful and awesome created in the image of GOD! Dont giv up, find something fun to do, or something different. We can support each other...
Your all in my prayers, crys.
#17 - crystal - 12/01/2008 - 02:51
I have been suffereing depression for about three weeks now! I was seen by a doctor who came to see me and I explained what I was going through. I mope around it costs me trouble doing things around the house, I am sad, nervous and I am always negative. I suffered something like this last year during Thanksgiving. I think it could be seasonal. I was sent zoloft but I am really trying to avoid meds. I have never had them. Last year this disappeared all on its own. I really do not want to take medication. What can I do! I sometimes feel like crying and feel a great saddness within! I am 37
#18 - rosa - 12/24/2008 - 16:00
go for a run for at least 30 min. after 30 min your bodys natural happy hormones kick in and you feel great.
#19 - dr d - 01/01/2009 - 03:57
listen to the soft music ,an if u have a love partner go make love with him or her ,it works for depression try it coz it is working for me .;-):-)
#20 - sonia - 01/12/2009 - 17:06
i feel like im not living my life most of the time, and i'm just seeing things,but i can't feel like i'm alive
#21 - Damira - 01/13/2009 - 22:36
:-D i've been in depresssion since vietnam... i have ptsd, copd, rls and pad, and no one gives a blank h i t... no one .. all these things build up over time and medicine and drugs is not always the answer.. get help if possible from reputable doctor..l but first thing, work on it yourself.. no one can heal you but the good lord and your faith , and yourself... stay postive Love you all...
#22 - Tennessee Hillbilly - 02/04/2009 - 15:06
you guys all talk about getting up and be active. I can't even get out of bed. I feel as though im paralyzed from the waist down. i dont eat, i dont drink. im on day 2 of my misery of major depression. i feel as thogh life is slipping away through my fingertips. ive thought about death and at times i want it so bad. im 16 years of age and im ready to end my life. im mustering up all my strength to type this and i feel like i could just die right now. im going to the doctors today i want chemotherapy but my mom being the hippy that she is wants a natural remedy. i think if i go with a natural remedy i'll try playing with a puppy. i read about playing with small animals n psych cl[@].. it seems to be the most effective.
#23 - jeff - 02/06/2009 - 10:41
B-) Not trying to be funny but i am dealing with depression and one thing that really helps me get through is to watch porn. sometimes i even try to get a laugh by searching obese or fat and old and i dont know why but it helps. also, another great one is concerts. they are a great way to release stress and rock out. helps with me very much! might sound dumb but it works i promise! and always remember, there is HOPE! it wont be like this for long. and if you're younger, remember, someday you'll have kids and a wonderful family and look back on these days and smile.
#24 - HI - 02/06/2009 - 21:36
i am 25 year old boy. i find depression from last 3 months. On 01-03-2009 there is my marriage. so i am gettting more nervoused because i am not getting enough feeling for my life partner. my family is also in great trouble about this. So please give me note on this. and help me how i cure my depression within 10 days.

god bless you
Yours faithfully,
Himalaya
#25 - Himalaya - 02/09/2009 - 01:37
you can NOT cure depression in 10 days Himalaya!
;-)
#26 - melissa - 03/03/2009 - 23:22
Himalaya,

All things are possible with Christ. Greater is he who is in us than he who is in the world. If you believe with your heart and confess with your mouth that Jesus is your lord and savior and pray and ask God to heal you of your depression you will be healed. You should meditate on healing scriptures. Your faith is the key to your breakthrough. You've got to believe it in order to receive it.

I come in agreement with all of you that we are healed and delivered from depression in Jesus' name! Amen!!!
#27 - kaye - 03/05/2009 - 16:03
:-( I AM GOING THROUGH A TIME OF DEPRESSION AND ITS BEEN LIKE ALMOST 4 1/2 MONTHS MY BOYFRIEND DOESN'T KNOW ABOUT IT AND IT MAKES ME FEEL LIKE I AM A HORRIBLE PERSON. HE HAS 2 JOBS AND I HAVE NONE I HAVE A HARD TIME GETTING OUT OF BED BEFORE 12PM AND BEING HAPPY BECOMES MORE OF A CHALLENGE FOR ME SMILING EVEN HURTS AT TIMES. I USED TO CUT MYSELF AND HE KNOWS THAT I FEEL LIKE I AM GOING DOWN THAT SAME PATH. I WANT TO TELL HIM HOW I FEEL BUT I DON'T WANT HIM TO BLAME HIMSELF IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN I KNOW THIS IS HURTING HIM IN WAYS TOO. OUR PRIVATE LIFE IS NOT AFFECTED ITS OUR SOCIAL LIFE I MADE A COMMENT ABOUT IT EARLIER TONIGHT AND HE BLEW IT OFF LIKE I FEEL I HAVE BEEN EVERY TIME I NOTICE SOME THING GOING ON. HE HAS ALSO NOTED TO ME THAT IF I AM FEELING SOMETHING I DON'T NEED TO HIDE IT BUT LET HIM KNOW. I AM TIRED OF THIS I WANT TO BEABLE TO BE THE PERSON I WAS WHEN HE MET ME IF NOT BETTER. I HATE BEING GROUCHY AND CRANKY ALL THE TIME FEELING LIKE I NEVER HAVE ENOUGH SLEEP AND THE FEELING OF NO CONTROL OVER MY LIFE I FEEL LIKE THINGS ARE IN A TORNADO AND ITS GETTING BIGGER AND BIGGER EVERY DAY
#28 - tasha - 03/08/2009 - 03:36
please do not cut yourself that is not the answer i struggled with it for years from the age of 10 until i had my first daughter at 16 its just like drugs it only helps for the moment it just helps you get through that one heartache and you will never stop please dont start again i am now 27 and still struggle with depression somedays or weeks are harder the others and if i knew the answers to fix it i wouldn't be on this site but st.Johns wart did work for me it was really helping me out and then I got pregnant and now am nursing a baby and don't even know if any of this natural stuff is safe and really don't want to risk it so now I am going back down hill do I continue to nurse my baby she is now 7 weeks and as cute as a button or stop to continue with the st johns wart?I dont want to get bad again

Someone advise please
#29 - ginna - 03/17/2009 - 17:28
im afraid there isnt a cure, just luck of life.
i have suffered from depression for 10 years now, it gets better when the sun is out and when things appear to be going well and i am surrounded by wonderful people, the minute im on my own and things arent perfect i get so depressed i wont leave my bed.
there are ways to curb depression, such as being outside and with people but you cant do this all the time.
iv been on a variety of meds but none work.
my problem is that the minute i start doing something i turn it into a reason to be depressed, like a joined the gym and i get stressed and really down as i cant work hard enough, or im not thin enough or toned enough.

apparently reading helps lower depression by 60%, and also being with pets helps relieve stress.
probably havent helped but hope i have given something

Kate, London
#30 - kate - 03/23/2009 - 16:40
well I am 27 years old almost 28 and I have had depression like all my life. I know its a chemical imbalance but the medication they have put me on has messed me up more. I took myself on the last set of drugs because i was forgetting everything. coversations and all sort of stuff. I talked it over with my dr and all he could say was well at least you are not as depressed. Are you kidding me? So now im here trying to find something to help. I am a wreck. I am mean and I want nothing to do with life. I wish i was dead sometimes. I hate this feeling. its horrible. I have read some of what people have wrote and there are a few that say have a relationship with god. I know i should but its hard for me. I am angry at him. I dont know hopefully the things they reccomend help. take care everyone.
#31 - Brianne - 03/25/2009 - 22:09
i have lived with depression for most of my life. i am 26. i have tryed zoloft, and i felt like i was looking in on myself, while not being me. what i mean is that i have an inner termoile. my husband says he notices a difference in me but i still felt the same on the inside. i wish some one could help me. by the way did i mention i have a greate life, and nothing to "SAD" about!
#32 - susan - 04/06/2009 - 19:54
I've been free of depression for 2 years now, just from changing my lifestyle and my way of thinking. My view on meds is, say it works, but then you have to depend on it for the rest of your life. here are the steps I took to change my life.
1. Work out, go running. Start by taking hour long walks in day light. sun light boost your energy level and helps with your mood. Take aerobic or yoga cl[@]es, or just buy the DVDs. Yoga is good but doing something that gets your heart pumping is a lot better.
2.Drink water. After your shower in the morning drink 2 gl[@]es of water right away, drink 2 gl[@]es after every meal. Drinking water flushes out the chemicals in the body that cause depression and other unhealthy toxins.
3. Take a multi-Vitamin and Omega 3 fish oil. This makes a big difference. Take extra B vitamins if needed. You can try St. Johns wart,but it did not work for me. It actually made me feel worse. But I've never tried Sam E.
4. Get involved with something. sports, dance, theater. Anything. So you can interact with new people.
5. Read something humorous like books be Janet Evanovich and read out loud, I find this helps.
just doing these things continuously will make a big difference. But you have to look at the life your living. Is this the life you really want. My depression was all beacuse I was not where I wanted to be in life. Instead of being depressed about it Now I'm aggressively pursuing my ideal life and that makes me feel good. every day I'm inching closer to what i want in life. So go after your real dream job. Dont settle for what your stuck with. If you settle its just going to lead to more depression. Now there are times when everything falls apart and I should feel depressed, but i dont. I hope this is helpful to someone.:-)
#33 - kawaii - 04/09/2009 - 13:56
For me spicy food helps. Not sure why.
#34 - red - 04/20/2009 - 13:12
My sister-in-law and I both have "major depression", and medication has never really helped either of us. She started using St John's Wart and Vit. D and noticed a MAJOR improvement within just a couple weeks. I started taking these 3 days ago, and already, I feel better.
#35 - Amy - 04/20/2009 - 20:10
my husband is going thru depression, and after 25 years of marraige he is not sure he wants to be married. He says that its not me it him, says that he loves me more than he did the day we got married. Doesn't want to go to doc. but depression runs in his family Help I think I am losing my mind ofer this
#36 - mia - 04/29/2009 - 16:15
Reading all your suggestions and stories is very helpful. I think trying to stay positive and not giving up is very important! I will be trying some of your suggestions. Also remember you are not alone, look at all the people on here dealing with trying to overcome this. Visiting sites and sharing with people who are going through the same thing may also help.
#37 - Kelli - 05/11/2009 - 21:21
i'm so glad i read all these comments. i too am depressed. my ex fiance left me and our two girls, without a trace. without telling us goodbye, without taking his things, without letting me know, he just up and left town, after a discussion we had. and on top of all this, he left me pregnant, with our third baby. he knew i was pregnant, and until this day i ask, "why". i feel so abandoned, and i just dont want to get out of bed at all. i feel like i can lay in bed, forever. the only reason i will get out of bed is my girls. when they're hungry, or they need something, but then i'll go straight to bed again.

i know many of the remedies advise you to be active and all, but i just don't have it in me. i know, that i should just get up, and do things, and i know, that be active can help, but i just don't have it in me.

so i just pray (and cry), every night, and just wonder. i know i'm a good person, and i hope i can one day, just get up, and just try... as a matter of fact, today is 5/13/09, and today, i'm going to give it my best shot, i'm going to try to do something!anything!....ooooooh i hope i can, i hope these remedies work.
#38 - jeanetintexas - 05/13/2009 - 16:44
Vitamin B, vitamin B, Vitamin B.
In Australia we eat lots of Vegemite. (look it up). It's packed with vitamin B and no one in Australia is depressed. That could also be the sun. Get more Vitamin B and sun.
#39 - ace - 05/21/2009 - 15:34
ummm ace........ you've got to be kidding me. Australia has one of the highest rates of depression in the world!!! i should know, im one of them and i dont know what works, ive been depressed for 6 years and im only 20. you just have to learn to manage it, exercise and diet yes, but there is no cure - thats why its a chronic disease.
#40 - wrong - 06/14/2009 - 03:01
How about l-theanine? I keep hearing about it. I've been diagnosed with adult ADD, Bipolar Disorder, Agoraphobia, blah blah blah. I just need something to help me finish what I start and not get so depressed. My marriage really depresses me...maybe a divorce would help.
#41 - EarthAngel - 06/17/2009 - 09:04
I have suffered with depression. It felt like I was in a dark abyss and couldnt get out. I watched my life go by, and found NO JOY at all. I knew I would rather be dead then go for the rest sof my life feeling like this. I started taking St.Johns Wart and within a week I was feeling better, after 6 weeks I felt great. I have had other re-occurances and when I start taking St.JohnsWart I feel alive again
#42 - MsWilder - 06/17/2009 - 15:50
I feel that some of my friends from the school I transferred from are a negative impact on my life and causing my depression, lack of confidence in myself, and self image.

I feel like I'm in a hole and can't get out. I feel I need to be with somebody to help make it all go away. Isolation is what I am afraid of. It feels that My friends are isolating me because of the inner change and lack of interest. I used to be really funny, but now I'm just monotone and dull. I really need help.
#43 - Greg - 07/03/2009 - 00:00
Fish Oil, a multivitamin, regular exercise, and regular counseling. If you can afford it, I would reccomend going to a naturopath or a endocrinologist who can find out if you have vitamin deficiencies or hormone deficiencies first. If you know that it is because of specific things in your life, seek out a counselor asap. Sometimes, most of the time for me, when I am depressed, I do not know why. I have a lot of great things going but I can\\\'t get out of the rut. That usually means that I need vitamins and exercise, or that my hypothyroidism is affecting me...meaning that my thyroid is not working properly. Really, if you can get to a good naturopath that will work with you on your lifestyle, instead of blindly prescribing drugs, I think you\\\'re better off in the long run.
#44 - keep moving - 07/15/2009 - 17:52
Please please please be careful with St. John's Wort everyone! While it is always recommended for depression, the bottles you find at places like Walmart and stuff are NOT under FDA regulations. They can be putting anything in there! It may work, but just be very careful when trying to find some!
#45 - CNote - 07/20/2009 - 22:19
Try to remember that God loves each and everyone of us, and we are not a mistake . God gave us the gift of life and what we do with it, is our gift back to him! I start to worship and praise god when I feel depressed and you can't praise god and be depressed at the same time! Believe in yourself and set goals and work toward them, I decided to return to school and strive to get a college education, Be ecouraged and never give up on yourself everyone of you are precious in God's sight! God bless!
#46 - jennifer - 07/23/2009 - 14:15
Two things that have helped me a lot that you may not think of: Hershey's with Almonds - the chocolate releases endorphins and the almonds are good for serotonin levels, and knitting. Really, if you're depressed and have anxiety, the knitting helps the anxiety SO much! It requires a certain amount of focus, it's repetitive and calming, and -if you're like me and get really fidgety while anxious- it gives you something to do with your hands. It's super easy to learn too.
#47 - Katie - 07/31/2009 - 03:14
When I feel like depression is taking over me I write in a book of poems I wrote or just start drawing and after I get done I feel so much better.:-D
#48 - Hecate - 08/05/2009 - 23:30
If you are a woman, get your homone levels checked! this proved to be the source of my depression. And don't let them tell your declining estrogen is natural and just deal with it, you don't have too and estrogen replacement is safe. research it. see DR. Elizabeth Vliet, online.
#49 - toast - 08/14/2009 - 05:18
I find I worry to much no energy I feel down in the dumps can't concentrate, I'm talking to myself thats scary I have so many things i want to do don't want to get out of the chair. My eating habits are poor gaining weight. Help what remedies will help me.

Lazy
#50 - marge - 08/14/2009 - 08:12
iv been depressed for 11 years on and off and have tried alot of different meds, natural remedies, hurting myself and even fallen victim to illegal drugs to make me feel better, the only thing that works 4 me is to keep myself busy and to be around positive people, and just realise that it is completely normal to get upset, emotional, hormonal, moody im a girl and we all go through it some ppl just worse than others and realise that there are ppl in 3rd world countries in very bad situations that dont even understand what depression is becaus they simply have heaps worse problems than us but yet they still laugh and smile every day
#51 - ozzie girl - 08/15/2009 - 08:48
practice reikei. Trust me it really helps.
#52 - Priya - 08/26/2009 - 06:42
Alright, I'm 22 I was given depression from my father from birth i've had it literally as far back as i remember, full of anxiety, all through school wasn't easy. I have been on pills called Venlafaxine (effexor) but like others some days were good and some days you just want to sleep the day away. my symptoms were moderate to high in the last month, i wanted to change my pills to something else, other than the previous ones. forget the "Bath" or "cleaning", it only helps for that exact moment, i stumbled across it unknowingly. i rarely drank tea before, but i swear by it now i had an appointment with my docter on Sept 9, after drinking 1 cup of Green Tea each night shortly before bed, I've noticed if i take much earlier, I feel a bit less than if i take it just a few hours before.
i feel better now than i have on any other pills ever. i cancelled my appointment a few days ago. i have no desire to change my pills, i dont want to i now love the way i feel it has be consistantly great for the past few weeks, with no "low Moods" or a bit of anxiety. I swear by it and recommend it to anyone who goes through what i do, I'm grateful i found it, just wanted to share my experience.
#53 - John - 09/05/2009 - 07:23
>-(>-(, really funny, i was in west eroupe for almost 6 years, no school, and same times a few money more than i have to get,, when i say this compering with canadian wages, it is like from bottom to the sky, the protection, the respect, feture, nothing i have found that canada is bad, only one thing there is no that much social life, which i found in other poor countries, therefor what do you think is the couse? what i should do to find the social life that i had to bring it here?
#54 - me - 09/22/2009 - 13:39
Try not to think about things too much like coz when you are in your room or whatever doing nothing you will think about things so much that you cant bare it, i started dancing hip hop in my room when i was 13 i am 14 now and i am a brilliant dancer x ;-) So Good Luck x && Remember Some Ppl In Da World Would Love To Have The Opportunities That You Have Kk x ThankYooo For Reading.
Love Naomi x
#55 - Naomi - 10/04/2009 - 13:14
I have taken antidepressants on and off my whole life. I am 21 and have come to realize that who i am as a person is awesome and unique. To say the least my greatest high and happiness in life comes from knowing that now that I am antidepressant free, i am not numb anymore. I am not masking problems. This world is too good to not be fully present and aware of your surroundings. The ocean, the trees, sunrise, sunset and everything inbetween have become enough for me to realize i am truely blessed to have this world as my playground.

My advice for anyone looking for a home remedy for depression: You are in a utopia, own this and the world is yours. Forget it and the world will confuse and scare you. Listen to your instincts and use them to turn the world around into life and love.
#56 - spenser - 11/11/2009 - 02:51
Pretty active thread, not really a good sign. I'm 25 and I've had depression for 2 years. At its worst point I had lost my job, relationship and completely isolated myself from friends and family. My outlook on life was extremely negative. There is alot of great advice on this thread and all I can do is echo it. The only way to really beat depression, as frightening as the prospect may be, is to get pro-active about life. I'm not sure when depression hits for most people, surely we're all different, but I was a completely different person in highschool, very social, outspoken and full of youthful enthusiasm. But something struck along the way and all that disappeared for a very long time. The only way I got back was following the exact guidelines ppl have mentioned above. If you are overweight, you MUST EXERCISE. If you are an alcoholic, you MUST STOP DRINKING. Focus all your energies into becoming fit and healthy. Set goals for the week, month, year, whatever, and keep reminding yourself of them daily. I know when we're down its [@]ing hard to get up, But I promise you, if you get active and fill your life with so much fun and exciting activities to do. You won't find 5 minutes to sit at home and feel depressed. Obviously this process takes time, So why don't you start right now, by shutting down the computer and going for a neighborhood walk.
#57 - Dave - 12/12/2009 - 10:03
alright so im 20 yo, i have been depressed since i was...well since i can remember really, had a bad childhood, so i was on every med. for depression, when i was a child, and quite when i turned 18 ive tried s@x, talking to people, counserls, therapests, friends, family, ive taken, st. johns, wart, ive excerized and socialized(never been good w/ that though..the socializing) seems like nothing works..i was in a relationship that i didnt want to be in, and was in it for 3 years!!, talk about adding to the depression problem..well ive been out of that relationship for about a year 1/2..2 years now? anyway, still have depression from that, and the childhood, but im comming to think that maybe part of my depression is from my lack of feeling like i can be loved and return that love..chasing after a girl right now..wish me luck..but anyway, some days are better than others, most days i usually sit around and sulk, never cry..idk why but i ust cant seem to..think it would help but i cant...im too much of a downer...:oops:...peace be w/ you all, and the god and goddess watchover you all
#58 - kevin, k-zoo MI - 12/17/2009 - 21:05
i have had clinical depression since childhood. bad times make it worse but sometimes it just ovrtakes me for no reason. ive took many meds. ive prayed many prayers. sometimes nothing helps:-(
#59 - carrie - 12/27/2009 - 09:29
well i see some of these comments and i feel like i am not the only one gong through this, but i also feel like some people are just in a state of sadness...thinking that chocolate can help you feel better.i treated myself to chocolate a few days in a row,i'll say that only helped for as long as it took to finish it. what i want to know is how do these remedies work? how does vitamin b work how does st johns wort work? what is in them that makes them work?
#60 - jaime - 01/06/2010 - 16:22
I am seeing a shrink(and i say that in the nicest way because i would have spiraled out of my mind if it werent for her) and I am depressed. I miss my dad. I have trouble sleeping and eating. I am a teenager but because of my family situation which is way beyond normal(worse than divorce) i know it isnt normal hormones. Im under a lot of stress and i can only see my shrink every two weeks because my guardians wont let me see her every week. I have tried chocolate, herbs(I grow a lot of lavender, sage, and rosemary), crying, music, and a healthy diet. I have tried exercise too but nothing works. Im too young for anti depressants and i dont want to get addicted to a drug. Nothing helps. I put on a really good show, and it's exhausting. Im always tired, im never hungry, and a whole lot of other stressful symptoms. My guardians tell me i parrot what my parents told me and are trying to force all kinds of morals and crud in my head that i dont agee with. because they are wrong. i have a brain and an opinion and i have some very different opinions than my parents did. I was cutting for a while because i got so angry and needed to throw something or hurt something and i really didnt want to do that so I just cut a little. i dont want to die, but there really isnt any real reason to go on some days. i havent been cutting lately because some guy saw at school and i dont want the reputation as a cutter. I am tempted to continue, though. i totally dont fit the profile either. I have all As in advanced cl[@]es, and im a bookworm, and im a really sweet girl. i used to play piano. I dont really have a religion and i dont want one. I dont do drugs or drink or anything. Im a [@] too. Nothing stops the pain of the life i am no longer in control of. the life that i am dragged through by other peoples expectations, rules, hopes, and dreams. no one really listens. they care, but i just want to be left alone. I cant belong to myself. I have to belong to someone. I hate it and nothing provides a release from it for more than a few hours.
help. please.
#61 - jess - 01/06/2010 - 23:36
Jess,

I think you are a wonderful person. You have so much going for you, so hang in there. You do belong to yourself even though right now it may not feel that way. Stay true to what you believe and take it one day at a time. Tomorrow is another day so take every day as it comes. Peace and love, MM
#62 - MM - 01/08/2010 - 14:53
Please, baby jesus won't cure depression. Not everyone believes in this crap. So lets keep it real and give suggestions that work and that are real. >-(
#63 - Jeff - 01/12/2010 - 12:50
Hi everyone I think I suffered from depreesion since i was 16, It had a positive effect on my life because I was always trying to make an extra effort to prove to meself that I'm not giving up. I try to keep a good relationship with myself, try to find out more about who you realy are what you want the most understanding yourself should come before understanding anyone else and making yourself happy should come before. Maybe where you're at in your life needs to be changed..TAKE A CHANCE TAKE RISKS AND MAKE THE CHANGE, ONLY YOU CAN HELP YOUSELF...iT'S WITHIN YOU WAITING TO BE DISCOVERED
#64 - Magic - 02/13/2010 - 04:28
:-(;-):-):-D

i am 24. have been going through depression for several years now. at age 16 - i was mildly depressed - at age 22 it became quite severe. over the 2 years, my life seems like hell. I have never seek for help- and try to battle each day by finding ways to cope with it - or trying to make things better. 90% of the time i was alone sad/depressed. 10% i pretend to be happy.. Just incase your calculations are poor hehe- 100% i have never found true happiness. Because my family and friends are beautiful and mean a lot to me - that's where i hide my depression and pretend i am okay.. 'nobody" knows i am suffering depression... My modes has always been so low, to a point where i could remember praying to have cancer; so i can be gone - I know it's sad - people are battling cancer - and here i am praying for nothing better but this... i am sorry. it just hurts so much livinG that i wish i could be gone. But after becoming sick, and i thought i really did have cancer.. i was scared.. i promised myself to never made such stupid prayers again.

Altho i want to go away--to a far far road... i know i can't... What about my family? my friends? My boyfriend? GOd?... I know i can't cheat life this way. God created us to live life to the fullest - i am struggling to do so. But i will continue to fight thru my depression and hope that one day "A MIRACLE" comes - I want to be able to find the road to happiness. I know i am still seeking. I know I am half way there. it's a game of snakes and ladders. if i try harder... then i will reach to the end - where happiness lays and waits for me. Can you promise me you do the same??

MY recent updates: Last year was hell, this year has gradually improved for me. I have more energy to do things, my thoughts are more positive, and my sleeping pattern is getting better. I have done lot's of research esp. on my health-FOOD. what you feed your body-is what you get out of it. I have read books on superfoods for your brain functions - but Iam strongly affected by my self-esteem! YEs - I lack self-esteem - and that could be the highest part of my depression... so... i have been reading SUPERFOODS to looking glowing. I have been trying a few diets. it has been well. well it was.. i cut down on sugar... fats.. and is more concern with organic foods. I sorta stop the deit. started feeding on junk food again... so it's been not so well... but like the game of snakes and ladders - if i fall - i will try to step up again... i will start a healthy diet again from tomoro.. **I hope to accomplish a glowing, more full-filling me by end of 2010!

HAPPY 2010!! a new start.. new resolution.. NEW YOUUUU! if u want some more of my remedies.. speak out. thanks for reading guys.
#65 - aNgeL - 02/21/2010 - 06:30
>-(:-[]
Dealing with depression is tough. It's hard to wake up each morning feeling refreshed and looking forward to the day. Instead you wake up all drained, tired, restless, another day of feelings of worthlessness. You just want to sleep and sleep more. However, The more you lay in bed, the more worse and depressed you'll feel.

Get out of bed, have a early kick start of the day. Start of the morning with a homemade juice containing 8 fruits/vegetables - mine contains beetroot, carrot, celery, apple, spinach orange, pineapple, kale, and the add of ginger and lemon really boost me up.

Anyways.. after the juice it really helps! and usually i could find a bit of motivation from there.

Also boiling rose petals, orange peels, or lemon peel and use it to fragrant your room helps calm the mind. feels so much cleaner, fresher and more lively.

It's obviosuly hard to stay occupied and active while you're going through depression. If this is difficult, try some meditation -youtube mediation. it really helps you to control your breathing which helps calm the mind.

My depression kicked in again before, but as soon as i started writing.. i feel alot better!! so another remedy... Writing - express your feelings or helping others help.

cheers.




#66 - dollface - 02/26/2010 - 05:57
hi..............this drink will help me alot to kill the depression n after this i am very happy n i feel really very better and gud also:-)
#67 - larissa - 02/27/2010 - 12:14
I realised that I was depressed about a week ago. I knew I wasn't happy but I didn't think this was depression. I am 17 this year, I do the hardest subjects at school and get very good grades in them, although I fail to see a point in life. About a week ago someone showed a film that said that "No one should feel like life has no point", in reference to depression. Ever since then I have been feeling much worse than before. I get very depressed whenever I think about stuff I don't understand well such as people, knowledge about stuff and how items are manufactured. For example when I can't picture how CPU's are made I get very depressed, this comes from me gaining some knowledge into electronics and computing, it seems that not knowing everything making me sad. Sometimes I think if I could have infinite knowledge I would be happy. Also when I am around alot of people who I don't know well and don't talk to, I watch them all chatering away and I just can't comprehend what they are thinking, I also find it hard to believe that everyone else has the same senses, same thoughts as me and also I think that there are 6 billion people who are somewhat the same as me, all these things make me very depressed. I used to have many friends but know they are all just disappearing for instance many have left school to do apprenticeships and I have just lost contact with them. At school I have really only one true friend left and I am realising that his beliefs are very different to me so our relationship is starting to die. Also I get angry at how pathetic everyone at school seems to be, useless conversations and childish comments. I am going to try riding to school again (I've done it about 4 times there and back last year), this takes alot of effort as it is 25km each way and I am not very fit but if I try at it for a few months I think I will feel much better. Also I won't to make new friends but there seems to be no one at school who is similar to me except my one friend and I do know what everyone is like as the school only has 350 people in it. I will also see if I can find some of this St John Wart stuff. Hopefully I should be able to live life like I know I should be.

Thanks.
#68 - Towel - 03/05/2010 - 03:15
:-) hi
i am in anxiety and fear it is really vey painfull because i started getting breatihng problem and i dont like anything because i always think that death can come anytime, very fear of death for my close one
#69 - amu - 03/06/2010 - 11:21
i think my depression is caused by a variety of different factors. first, i have borderline personality disorder, so just realizing and regulating my emotions is really difficult. second- i'm an exotic dancer, and i hate my job. third- i'm struggling to go back to school. with the combination it's hard to do anything. the only pleasure i really feel is when i'm reading a good book. i cant motivate myself to do anything, i feel like there's this enormous hole inside me. nothing makes me happy anymore. i just feel stuck. i asked my doctor to put me on prozac again, it worked pretty well a few years ago. i just want to feel better, i want to enjoy food again. i've tried st. johns wart and didn't find any relief from that.
#70 - charline - 03/13/2010 - 18:59
I have suffered from depression my whole life, but who knew that back then considering I was born in 57.
I can tell you 1st hand YOU CAN NOT JUST GET UP AND GO OUT like people suggest. Oh get over it. Oh your a hypochondriac. I think not. My life [@]. I'm 52 & I have NOTHING. I must have tried every damn drug these companies can come up with & nothing helps. To a certain extent yes, but not completely. How does 1 get help when they cant get out of their house? I am so tired of people giving advice on this subject when they dont have a clue about it. I have no desire to DIE. I want my life back, I used to go out all the time. I used to have friends. I used to have a family. I used to have husband or a BF. Now I have NOTHING..How does someone change that? Its a bit hard to think positive with all negative in your life. I can't get to the dentist. I cant get out to a dinner I am invited to, right across the st. I take my dog for walks, but that as far as that goes. If I can find away around doing things, I'll take that short cut. I am being evicted on top of all this with no where to go & I havent packed anything. I just dont care anymore. And I was already homeless once. You think it would kick me in my rear to get up & do something? Nope. DEPRESSION IS A SILENT KILLER..Just like cancer.
#71 - Kim - 03/24/2010 - 14:11
:-( in a little less then 4 days will be my daughters 5th birthday and in a little less then 5 days will be my 23rd birhday. This should be a time for celabration and happiness except in 8 days will be the 5th anniversery for my daughters death. i dont know how many anti depressants ive been on or how many times theyve all failed ive never tried any of these remedies and cant be sure if they work but im going to try because feeling this way cant be the way its supposed be i dont think about what there is to enjoy anymore i only think about how much i hate whatever it is im donig ive seen doctors and ive talked to specialists and nothing really hepls. What really gets me is i KNOW what a truly bad day is ive gone through the worst of worsts at 18 and now i feel like someone pulled out a rug from under me and is watching me fall to the bottom again. This depression ruined a wonderful relationship and has really screwed me up i just dont know what to do anymore i dont know how to continue i forgot how to laugh how to enjoy Ha i forgot how to live! how does someone so young forget how to live? anyway i know it will only help for a bit but if it can give relief for a bit Ill take it so i thought id share. Remembering that someone somewhere always has it worse off and whatever it is youre going throuh is hard yes but its not the end of the world and even when you feel like youre drowning and youre trying to find a hand to pull you up and no one is there ( oh do i know that feeling) sometimes just writing down whatever it is thats bothering you can help i dont know what youre family is like but mine isnt close at all but i found my mother is a very good friend she was there when i thought no one else was and on that day when i thouht it was it i couldnt handle another second of being me and i was about to make that fatal decision she called so it just goes to show even on those darkest of days someone is watching over you it dosnt matter who or what you believe in but having faith helps. so just try to hang on cause you really honestly never know what tomorrow brings and with out the bad how do you know to appreciate the good no matter how small it is
#72 - kylie - 04/16/2010 - 19:00
I have been through depression for almost last 16-17 yrs, things ahve really not been easy, life full of difficulties. I would suggest always be a good person, whatever costs u. its good deeds and belief in god which can really help u when u are depressed.
Just pray to whatever god u believe in and be relaxed.

Also keep urself busy, pick up habits like reading, music etc.

dont sit idle and think it will harm u.
KEEP URSELF BUSY---
#73 - vnit - 04/17/2010 - 02:02
My Dear Fellow Sufferers,
1) Unquestionably Poppy seeds work for giving sound sleep and releiving anxiety and depression. To counter-act its constipations, add raw sesame seed to diet.
2) Do not just lie in the bed, lie on the ground or floor or in park in the sun. Sun does help.
3) St. John's wort, pulled me thrice from severe depression. I am 58 and have 10 moderate depressions in last 40 years. Took only 1 year Lithium and have avoided anti-depr[@]ants since Lithium made me robotic, and it was 15 years back.
4) I give free notes to any one walking in park, about foods that can make better chronic problems. And I try to listen other people's problems at church. So this keeps my depressions under control.
I know Depression and Mood swing is a killer disease, so is every other disease, go ask those diseases' victims.
5) By the way, I taste at least 30 herb leaves, e.g. Peppermint, Spearmint, Sage etc. every week. Also use 8 different nuts everyweek, to maximize wholesome micronutrients.
Trully believe in Almighty who has put every atom of this creation precisely and accurately for we humans.
So this gratitude keeps me grounded.
Hope my words help you. I think it will, as I have true comp[@]ion for your relief. And I gurantee, if your disease is at Richard scale of 7 or 8, it will come to 4 or 6 by employing different methodologies in 6-8 weeks. Though, you do not want to jeopardize your life by abandoning your life-savig prescribed medicines. Keep adding natural methods till you can be off dependency of drugs.

Blessings,
~Pal
#74 - Pal - 04/18/2010 - 02:34
Hi im 18 and i suffer from PMD, ive had this for 8 years maybe more and so far the only thing that helps me is pretending im someone else, people with minor depression may find it easy to do some things to help them but when you have no beliefs and all you have is the clothes on your back and the regrets of things that have caused you real scars, you see no point in changing because to be honest, lifes unfair and its not going to change for one person, you have to fend for yourself and dont trust anyone, if you dont give someone a chance to betray you, then it wont happen :-D you have to realise...how can someone who's never been through what you have help you? they cant, they just guess, the only way you can feel better is to complete something, make yourself proud for doing something alone.
#75 - Paula - 05/12/2010 - 20:14
last year my husband and i went through a seperation and almost a divorce about 2 months after our house burned down. we were apart for about 6 months and it tore my world apart. i was extremely extremely stressed and depressed. i went to a counselor and was put on 3 different antidepressants and after a while it really helped me deal with my life even though i kinda felt like a zombie. My husband and I got back together in September 09 and our new home was finished about the same time. things have been going really really great. in march of this year I decided to go off all of the antidepressants, i felt as though i no longer needed them. HUGE mistake. I spiraled out of control in about 2 weeks time and was left with debilitating depression and panic attacks that would last for HOURS. A dr gave me xanax and that only put me to sleep during the day and make me feel very confused when i woke up. on the 1st of May I started a small prescription of zoloft. I was on it for exactly 2 weeks and i fainted one morning and went to the hospital. I was put on a heart monitor for 24 hours and it was found that i had a very fast heart beat. so my doc told me stop taking zoloft and put me on inderal and buspar. I have been taking this for almost 2 weeks. it seemed to work with the speeding heart and panic attacks but i still had some depression and occasionally thoughts of hurting myself. the last 3 days i have woke up at 4 30 in the morning with a racing heart and very very bad thoughts. yesterday i went to the dr and she gave me a prescription of celexa. this morning it was so debilitating that i had to call my mother in law to come over and help me take care of my children. Now she and my husband (both of whom are very educated and intelligent) have suggested getting off all meds and just work on improving my diet, exercize and start taking certain vitamins like magnesium and fish oil and b complex. I am hopedul about it after i have spent the day reseraching those supplements, but i really need to know about anyone elses experience with supplements. The mornings, until about noon or 1:00. it cripples me. literally. I just cannot move or think. my heart just races and i have terrible terrible thoughts and hopelessness.
#76 - christy - 05/25/2010 - 13:25
#76-Christy

Some of these drugs are much worse than the depression. I thought I was going to die when I took Cymbalta. Make sure they check your heart for Mitral Valve Prolapse and ask about MVP Syndrome. These are both very real conditions. I take magnesium (chelated is best 2 pills 2-3 times per day) and a Vitamin B complex and feel much better. I know EXACTLY what you are feeling and my heart goes out to you. God Bless You and I'll pray that your family remains strong and you have a speedy recovery.;-)
#77 - Lori - 05/26/2010 - 10:33
Lori, thank you so much for your prayers and kind words, I really didnt expect anyone to answer me. So thank you. I called my dr yesterday and she increased my inderal ( med that slows racing heart) and I took the new dose this morning and it slowed my heart in about 20 minutes which was a relief. My mother in law brought me over some fish oil today and told me to take 1000 mg 3 times a day. Tonight after my husband gets home I am going to the store and purchasing magnesium and vitamin b6. Although I am not sure what dose to get or how much to take. I wish I would have never ever started taking antidepressants in the first place. I have decided not to take the Celexa my doc prescribed Monday. I'd rather NOT become dependent on that stuff again. I do feel pretty calm today except for about an hour around lunchtime I got really resteless and worrisome. I also forgot to mention that I have absolutley no appetite and virtually impossible to sleep. Thank you Lori for listening.:-)
#78 - Christy - 05/26/2010 - 13:50
Lori,
Aww. thank you. Just reading your comment made me feel so much better. I now have fish oil, magnesium chloride, and b complex. (do you know how much of that to take?) in addition to my inderal. Thank you so much for your encouragement. I usually have a very healthy appetite, so Im sure when I get better, that will return. (: LOL My email adress is Christyseyes@aol.com if you wanna add me and we can email. Thanks again, Lori!
#79 - christy - 05/27/2010 - 09:19
Christy,

My doctor said if you get too much of any vitamin that you'll just pee them out. So, for magnesium 2 pills 3 times a day to start, then when you feel better you can cut down to 2 pills 2 times a day (400-1000mg per day). For the other pills, just take the recommended dosage on the bottle. Sounds like you're feeling better already! I'll email you later!
#80 - Lori - 05/27/2010 - 10:01
I think the fact that I dont feel like an antidepressant is my only option is helping alot. And that someone is actually talking me through this is helpful as well. I am hopeful and that is amazing.
#81 - Christy - 05/27/2010 - 10:40
:-(:-(
hi all, im 28 and im going through a divorce right now and its killing me, i have 4 kids and ive been fighting deppresion for yrs now. my soon-to-be-ex wife thinks I shoulda been able to fix this yrs ago and that it shoulda took me like 3 days to do so. her idea of helping is saying "just be happy like me and all willbe well, yet i got no support from her and she had no patiance at all for this change to happen. All of my problems and outbursts i had she written it off as me being and [@]hole and started building resentments towards me. i tried to tell her it takes time to change, but she would have none of that. she now tells me she can't stand to be around me and talks to me just enough toget what she wants outta me, how do i fight something like this? I've been out of the house for about 3 months now. Ive been working out for about a week now and it seems to help, but she still comes over to my apartment to bug me for crap and it brngs me right back to square one. does anyone have any advice on how to fight this off?
my e-mil is Dininbloodsai@hotmail.com
#82 - kyle - 06/10/2010 - 23:36
Yeh, I agree... depression is terrible, i suffer from it. Whenever I'm depressed, i meditate, exercise or eat something special... or busy myself, like others have said to do.
#83 - Sabrina - 06/24/2010 - 06:08
i am 18 years old and i started getting the weepys when i was 12 ish, for the past two months however it has worsened.I literally sob for hours ( I start remembering horrible things that happened years ago) and have considered killing myself. There are days when i feel ok, but i can't remember anything good happening lately. I am tired all the time and it is irritating for me to pretend to be all smiles in front of my family.
I realllly would appreciate any help
#84 - m b - 07/27/2010 - 14:00
I'm 14, and have tried to kill myself multiple times. I only just told my mum about it, and now she wants me to see someone, if we can afford it, which I doubt. I dont really want to have to open up so some random, because I now have trust issues, and life [@].
Any help for at home would be great, I really hope this stuff works.
#85 - sienna - 08/04/2010 - 06:06
I can't believe this thread is so active! On the same token, It feels good to know that I am not alone in this. I have days where I can't even get out of bed, and if I do it takes all the strength I have, both physical and mental. Even then, my entire body will hurt. I get head aches all the time. I cry when I'm alone. I'm turning 22 on thursday and I feel like I have nothing to show for it. I'm stuck in slow motion while the rest of the world is in high speed. I have no sense of accomplishment, and even though I have friends that love and adore me, I still feel alone. Nothing ever goes the way I plan, I'm a photographer and I barely want to pick up my camera sometimes, my boyfriend of 3 years cheated on me, I can't go back to school because of my financial status, I'm battling with family issues at home. There's so much going on, and I feel like crumbling under all the weight. All I ever wanted was to feel proud of myself, and it seems so out of reach. I walk around pretending I'm good, that I'm fine....that the smile I'm wearing for the public eye is completely sincere...but really its nothing more than painstaking ruse...and everyday it becomes harder and harder to continue to pretend. Be honest, would any of these remedies help a wretch of a woman like me?
#86 - tiny - 08/29/2010 - 01:53
Does anyone realize that Depression is a chemical inbalance in the brain?????? I have been dealing with it my whole life, no meds, no therapy.....tried meds and therapy but they just made it worse. I am 29 years old and i just have learned to take it day by day. I agree with the exercising thing, I go for a walk every morning and that always helps getting the fresh air, being with loved ones, i agree with cleaning and redecorating too, I have tried every med, therapy, and home remedy i could find and they all make me feel worse.

Its a part of our lives we need to just learn and accept. For those of you that say you can't get motivated to go for a walk or run, been there felt that, force yourself to do it, I know its hard but if you wanna get better you HAVE TO DO IT, you have to want the change and you are the only one that can change it, its your life, learn ways to deal with it, accept it, only YOU can make the changes. I learned it, took a long time for me to realize it but i did learn it cause i didn't like the way i was
#87 - TL - 09/01/2010 - 01:56
Hi There..i feel depressed too...i don't know why? its been like 2 weeks. a short walk make me feel good and eating apple works too..buts its just temperory..my whole day is on and off. i have a kid who is almost a year old. his 1st b'day is near and i don't want to be sad and depressed..plz help me..i feel like i have something big stuff in my stomach..feel so heavy!
#88 - PS - 09/22/2010 - 12:24
Depression,anxiety its terrible.I'm outside my home country..don't want to live here..am on a visa and have to take care of my family.Can't go back home for financial issues...terribly miss my life back home.What works for me is deep breathing,doing something for others.Meds make me feel worse and the withdrawls are even worse.
The laughter therapy works instantly...Get up in the morning and try to think of something funny...laugh intentionally and then force laughter..eventually you will start laughing. Relase your emotions...laughter is one of the best cures.
Wrie down your feelings.I make two colums.On the left I write the feeling that is troubling me and on the right I answer it with a positive reply.keep writing till you feel you have put all your thoughts on paper.Try it it works.These thoughts make us overwhelmed,but when we put them on paper you clearly know what is going on in your mind and can solve it.
Situations will not change...you have to change...start thinking differntly.
Play with your child just like you did when you were young...don't avoid it...it makes you feel guilty...and guilt leads to depression
Go against the fear...do the thing you fear the most first and the fear is sure to go away...fear kills us like slow poison...
The moment the first thought comes get up from your bed or chair and get yourself busy...walk dance ,talk to friend ,paint ,sing...Idle mind is a devil's workshop ...keep your mind busy with positive thoughts...
Gratitute...be thankful for the things you have..you have a lot of things to be thankful for
Forgive,Close your eyes and go to your childhood.Start forgiving everybody you can think of since chilhood ..don't just say I forgive you...you have to rellly forgive the person and move to other situation. Also don't forget to forgive yourself..you will see how your burdens ligten.
pray....close your eyes for 5 minutes and pray...
#89 - angel - 10/01/2010 - 21:46
I get depressed for no reason. I have a decent job, a loving partner, a good home life, and sometimes I get home and wish someone had ran me off the road and killed me. I had an awful childhood and was on prozak between the ages of 11 and 13. I thought I was fine after that and back then I had reasons for wanting to die. Now it's like a demon that sneaks up on me, hugs me and won't let go.
#90 - patricia - 10/13/2010 - 16:34
Hi, I'm 37 and have suffered from depression and anixety my whole life, it runs from my father's side of the family. I have tried many home remedies, like getting out and doing something, or cleaning. Those things do help, but only temporarliy. I recently had a very bad spell and tried to end my life, I failed. I have taken what the doctor perscribed me, but I don"t really feel any better, I saw on here that Saint John"s wort may help and B-12, I'm going to try that. I'm going to fight this depression for all that it is worth. Wish me luck!
#91 - Jennifer - 10/19/2010 - 10:32
I am a psychology graduate and have been battleing with depression and anxiety for quite some time. I am 25 years of age and have had a rough few years in the past living alone with only a handful of friends. Being an introvert I had avoided socializing apart with close friends. Than came the changes and major decisions in life like studying in different countries. Some wrong decisions in the avenue led to a cycle of regret and depression. Now life has become hell. I have been told that I am quite attractive but the last 3 months have been debilitating. I have lost alot of hair, my fitness level has gone down the drain and I spend the whole day in one place. I have been praying and putting my trust in God to make things better for me. I know he has the power over everything and everyone. Things seem very bad today but I trust God to make it all better.
Hope you all also get answer to your prayers.

#92 - Namo - 10/21/2010 - 21:26
#90 Patricia

You may have put your finger right on the problem and didn't know it. The Bible says, "Resist the devil and he will flee from you." I have felt depression settling down on me and I said, "No, God is in control!" and it would lift. If it felt like a demon was hugging you, it may be true that a demon was hugging you. Resist the devil and he will flee from you, that is a promise direct from God. Say, "No, God is in control," and refuse to accept the depression. I have experienced this several times. Remember to thank Him and praise Him when He does help you. God inhabits His praise. If you have wrongs in your past, confess them to Him. He promises to forgive. And forgive those who have wronged you. I did that and it made me feel lighter inside. God bless you and keep you.
#93 - Barney Five - 10/22/2010 - 20:57
Nothing works. I feel I betrayed everyone around me
#94 - Orka - 10/24/2010 - 10:54
I also would have taken my life a while back were it not for my the grace of God. I was 17 and completely done with life. Every part of my life seemed great on the outside, family, friends, community, yet I was totally depressed. I don't know if any of the listed remedies work, Im sure they do to an extent... But I am 100% convinced that I would have been laying out in my back lawn with a bullet wound in my head, HAD it not been for Jesus Christ.
My honest advice get involved serving somewhere. go to a church or other non prophet org. and ask what you can do. If this seems absolutely impossible (as I know how it is extremely difficult to get motivated under the cercumstances) read the good book. talk about motivational! I still struggle with smoking and other unhealthy stress relief, But God has all the answers..
#95 - tyler Woodcook - 11/28/2010 - 23:24
I have been suffering from depression off and on for 4 to 5 years. I have had an anxiety disorder for as long as I can remember. As far back as I can remember I have been nervous around people, sometimes even people I know well, and I'm sure because of this I have become an introvert. I remember everyone always telling me how mature I was for my age, but in reality I didn't want to be like everyone who was laughing about the dumbest things, and doing dumb things to get a laugh. I wasn't really anymore mature than the next guy or girl, I just didn't find anything funny. I am very sucessful in my profession, know I can do pretty much anything if given a fair chance, but have been really struggling with fear and anxiety for future events that may or may not happen. I know its dumb, but can't keep the thoughts out of my mind even though I am always busy, and especially when I lay awake in bed. I stay in very good shape, and exercise as well as anything else I do is temporary at best. I can't say that I always knew I had a problem, I knew I was different, and am perfectly fine with that, but it wasn't until recently that I realized this was getting the best of me and I was on the verge of losing control. It seems I don't want to do anything, even the things I really used to look forward to, and that events transpire that have a snowball effect, even though I have gone through as tough of times as I am now, and was able to deal with it in the past. I think this is because I always ignored the signs, didn't set the proper boundaries or goals, and have fallen into a bad habit with the way I pessimistically think about the world in general.

I want people who read this to realize you can have everything or nothing, and still be affected by this disease. I have nothing to complain about
and still have a problem dealing with things that everyday life throws at me. I have read some posts on here and can't imagine going through life with all these truely bad things going on and suffering from this illness.

What this tells me is all of us are alot stronger than we know, or feel for that matter. Even though it feels like we can't get through another minute, we somehow do. I realize I have a problem and am not alone (even though I feel like I am) and alot of others have dealt with this and found something that worked for them. My first step was to admit this to myself and own it, put it out there and not keep fooling myself that its just an illusion or all in my head. I have read several good ideas on here that I'm going to try, namely orange juice in the morning, st. johns wort, and when I feel a little better about life, finding something that scares me (even though it shouldn't) and facing it. If none of that works I'll keep researching and try something else, because the only thing that I can think of that is worse than feeling this way is doing nothing about it. Love to hear any suggestions or comments you have.
#96 - mr.bigshot - 01/06/2011 - 13:00
Hi , Try Methionine for depression , it is a herb , also is good for releasing toxins from body { chelation therapy} I have been taking this for years and sometimes go without it for a few weeks and depression re emerges and then I get back to daily dose and depression gos away , My Big brother Killed himself this year over depression , he didnt try this remedie , I wish he had , he was 54 , he was coolest guy you could ever meet , He was Loved by all , He was the Pony Guy , and Animal Lover .
#97 - fair to partly cloudy - 01/11/2011 - 20:34
The really sad thing I keep reading here is how people still think this is just a regular problem we all have, and just shove it under the carpet because it doesn't exist. Until we can finally admit there is a mental disorder, and many of them, and bring them out into the open, all we are going to hear are all the idiots out there who have never felt like crying every moment of every day, and possibly end your life.
#98 - Shelley Clark - 02/17/2011 - 20:26
i m sufffering frm deppression n i cnt wake up actively in d morning.. cant make myself happy.i have many varieties of pain .consulting a doctor bt no improovement .......need a solution.....
#99 - dinesh - 03/02/2011 - 00:58
Fry up some fish in the morning.
There is nothing more natural and more uplifting than eating fish. I know it's no appealing, but consider it bitter medicine if you don't like fish. It really does help uplift your mood and help you think to boot.
#100 - Trying To Help - 04/13/2011 - 12:12
I keep feeling miserable all the time, and sometimes feel sick in the stomach. I get this off an on, makes me upset. I sleep way longer than is necessary, have not got a social life anymore, just at home, day in day out. Live with mum. She thinks there's nothing wrong with me. But that's what every parent thinks about their kids. I think I am suffering from some form of depression. My nan had it at an early age, wound up in a mental institute for a while, my sister has been clinically diagnosed with depression and anxiety and my mother suffers panic attacks. Does anyone think that this could be a genetic thing? Or, could it be just me not wanting to face 'reality'? I am 27 turning 28, no boyfriend. I watch cartoons and foreign television shows. Life doesn't get more miserable than this. When I go to the doctors next time, I'm going to ask to get referred to a psychologist, because I feel that I am suffering from a genetic mental disorder. Though, I may be digging my own grave. They might just say 'No, nothing wrong with you'. And in a way, if they said that, it'd be good and bad. Because if there wasn't anything wrong with me mentally, why do I keep feeling so miserable all the time?
#101 - Lady - 04/18/2011 - 06:24
Looks like I am not alone ....I too think I suffer from depression...I am always complaining about everything...I am always scolding my parents, then I feel so guilty that I sit and cry but guess whta...next day I do the same thing...I feel they do not undertsand me ...they are actually busy fightining each other...when I say I want to see a doctor they think I am fine and I don't need one.....I have vry hectic days at office and by the time I reach home its almost night ....I dnt get much rest. My mother doesn't have any feelings for me...she loves my Brother more... I feel vry lonely even if my parents are around....They dnt talk to me much...They dnt feel its necessary....I hope some day I will feel better.
#102 - Ams - 04/23/2011 - 09:13
i suffered with terrible depression for 40 years, i'm 60 now. i was hospitalized more than once . i'm coping now consistently. i learned that medicines try to increase production of stress coping chemicals in the brain,but the brain can't produce more if it doesn't have the basic building blocks. natural and complete nutrition can help medicines work better.
#103 - randy - 10/03/2011 - 01:11
Love it!!
To the point, articulate, and interesting.
Depression is Curable
Thanks.
#104 - Abby - 12/07/2011 - 20:04
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