What are some natural remedies and cures for depression?

Hello there. I've gone through cycles of mild depression throughout my life, mostly brought on by negative events that have taken place during those periods. I once went through a depression as a young teen, got out of it for many years, and have recently found myself depressed once again as a young adult. I don't know exactly why or how it went away before...it sort of "passed". my depression isn't extreme (manic depressive/suicidal) or anything of that sort-- I'm just generally really down feeling, unmotivated (I sleep a lot and lay around), and have began to isolate myself from others. I'm becoming lethargic almost and I dwell a lot on the past and have feelings of unnecessary guilt.

I do not believe in medicine for the treatment of depression (except in extreme cases) and I'm looking for natural remedies and ways to get out of this rut. Any advice is extremely appreciated! xoxo

Ashwaganda (an herb) is great.

Ashwaganda has been used in India for thousands of years in ayurvedic (ancient) medicine as a depression and anxiety remedy. University and medical researchers have been studying Ashwaganda since at least the early 1960s.

Chemical analysis shows that Ashwaganda contains compounds thought to have anti-stress properties. Ashwaganda works by suppressing dopamine receptors in the brain. it helps the body adapt to stress by both calming and rebuilding the nervous system.

Further, it helps stimulate respiratory function and smooth muscle relaxations. Ashwaganda also has immune supportive properties and helps support the thyroid gland.*

Avoid anything or anyone that is Negative & force yourself to get up and go out as much as possible, in Sunlight. Talk about your feelings whether it is speaking to someone, or even just writing them down on paper. Anythings better than holding them in. Dont dwell on anything, and learn to love yourself!

Omega 3 fish oil, exercising 3 times a week for 20 minutes and remembering that life isn't all that bad - it really is that simple! There is always something to live for xxx

Marijuana got me out of my depression and out enjoying life again. I quit using it when i was feeling better.

Loving life still.

Marijuanna.
And simply happiness.

Get over it. the only natural remedy there is.

Hello you too, before I will start I will say that I used to suffer from depression(really bad one...) for almost a year and one thing I want to tell you is that I didn't believe that someone could help me any way and no one helped me, I helped myself. I'll start step by step-
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step1. want it, believe it's bad although it's fun sometimes to feel sorry for yourself
step2.stop feel sorry for yourself, look for the brighten side of life
step3.change your habits, try to wake up early in morning and go to sleep when it's dark outside
step4.be with people as much as possible and be involved(that will make a huge impact and my favorite)
step5. find yourself hobbies that takes a lot of energy , don't stay home or next to computer more than a short time, get yourself busy all the time.
step6.don't give up to yourself, handle your fears face to face, learn new things and listen to some good music(never slow and emotional one)
step7.enjoy life!
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good luck, if it helped please tell me it's important.

try taking st. john's wort capsules. they are easy to get over the counter at many stores and pharmacies and many people use it to treat their depressions, including me. since ive taken it, this feeling of doom i normally have has gone away. its theorised to work by interfering with a process in your brain in which the seratonin (happy chemical) becomes re-absorbed in the nerve cells of ur brain. so, more seratonin would be active in your brain. also, smoking marijuana in low doses can increase the seratonin in your brain as well. if you take a high dose though, it can leave your seratonin levels depleted. so use it at a low dose and moderately. i believe using SJW and weed in combination can help treat depression-because weed would increase seratonin production in your brain and SJW would keep it from being destroyed by your nerve cells. also get about an hour of sunlight each day-this helps your body produce vitamin D which can help fight depression. cardio excercise can be really effective too because excercise also helps to produce seratonin. for me, i can notice a difference in my mood just from doing 40 jumping jacks. isolating yourself from people will contribute to your depression, believe me ive went through that phase. just ask someone or some people out to lunch or to see a movie. i hear going in a sauna can help depression too. all i can say is after going in a sauna once, i felt a really noticable mood lift. oh and eating bananas can help alot too. try eating 2 in the morning and see how you feel, you might be surprised by its effectiveness.

What are some natural remedies and cures for depression?

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