Alternative stress relief?

Question

Okay, so recently ive been really down in the dumps. Nothing seems to be going right in my life lately. I lost my 50k a year job. My car is broken down. And to top it all off i got a very nice apartment right before i lost my job. Now im struggling to make ends meet on unemployment. I also just started a cigarette free life. I was diagnosed with major depressive disorder and and an anxiety/ panic disorder several years ago. I feel like my life is crumbling.

I have a history of really bad drug addictions so i dont want to take stress meds out of fear of addiction, I know i will become addicted so please dont suggest pills. I just want to know alternative ways to chill the h**l out. I thought about deep meditation. I would like to know how this works and how to achieve a state of complete relaxation. Any other ideas will be appreciated. Self hypnosis, sacred Geomotry.....anything! just explain yourself in detail. i really need something here before i fall apart.. Thank you so much

Answer 1

The leaves from the plant that produces passionfruit, passionflower herb, when made into a tea are exceptionally useful as an antidepressant and is also used to treat nervousness, stress and anxiety, insomnia and nightmares, to alleviate mood swings and as a gentle sedative and relaxant.

The passionflower organic loose leaf variety of the herb encourages the uptake of tryptophan, which is an amino acid that assists deep sleep, as well as maintaining levels of serotonin, which is a hormone that is crucial in regulating mood swings and depression.

Check out this link for a complete list of herbs and their cautions ~ with passionflower it is wise to consult a nutritionally oriented physician or naturopath or herbalist for  pregnant or breast feeding women and not to use on infants or young children.

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Any good health food store should be able to supply you with the organic variety of this herb....... only organic will suffice as the commercial and tea bag varieties have had so much of the goodness pulverised from they could never possibly be of any therapeutic use. Also, the spent leaves can generally be reused once more as the essential oils are still so potent in them, so you really do get your money's worth .

Foods rich in Tryptophan do a brilliant of conquering the blues and levelling out your moods i reckon.

Tryptophan is an essential amino acid that's used by the brain - along with B6, B3, and magnesium (known as the antistress mineral) - to produce serotonin (the natural feel good drug), a neurotransmitter that carries messages between the brain and one of the body's biochemical mechanisms of sleep.

The EFA's in foods rich in omega 3's such as cold water fishes like tuna, salmon, sardines and whiting are also essential in this process to nourish the neurons that are receiving the messages from the neurotransmitters. Cold water fishes such as salmon are particularly rich in the EFA's and will do a brilliant job of levelling out your stress and depression levels and smoothing any mood swings you may have..........  they will also bolster your immune system and help to lower high blood pressure.

Eat more foods rich in all these things ♥

The Doctor doesn't tell you that when you go complaining of depression now does he .............. he surely should though.

Tryptophan will help induce natural sleep; reduce pain sensitivity; act as a nondrug antidepressant; alleviate migraines; aid in reducing stress, anxiety and tension and help relieve some symptoms of alcohol-related body-chemistry disorders and aid in control of alcoholism.

Best natural food sources of Tryptophan are; cottage cheese, milk, meat, fish, turkey, bananas, dried dates, peanuts and all protein rich foods.

Best natural food sources for magnesium are: leafy and green vegies, organic (to avoid nasty chemials and sulfites they use to "preserve" the commercial varieties that may upset sensitive bodies) nuts and seeds, cold water fishes such as tuna, sardines, whiting and salmon.

Best natural food sources for B3 are: the white meat of chicken, whole wheat products, roasted peanuts, fish, eggs, avoacadoes, dates, figs and prunes.

Best natural food sources for vitamin B6 are: wheat germ, fish,  brewer's yeast, cantaloupe, cabbage, unsulfured blackstrap molasses, unmilled rice, eggs, oats, peanuts and walnuts.

By taking a good quality multi B complex supplement including all the B's ie: B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 and B12 you will support your body in dealing with the everyday stresses life throws at us.... the B complex of vitamins is essential for healthy digestive, neural and immune systsem functioning..... Don't, however, buy any of the B complex of vitamins individually, but rather as a whole complex, unless under instructions from a nutritionally oriented physician or naturopath as they work best as a group.

Bear in mind also that calcium and vitamin D and vitamin B6 are needed to effectively absorb vitamin B12, part of the B complex of vitamins, so eat more foods rich in calcium and try to get at least 10 - 15 minutes of safe sun exposure on a daily basis...... cold water fishes such as salmon and tuna are rich in both calcium and vitamin D..... vitamin B6 & vitamin B12 will be included as part of a Bcomplex of vitamins.

The whole food source of tryptophan and all other vitamins, minerals amino acids etc.... will always be the most nutritious and easily assimilable form.

Also try putting a few drops of pure organic essential lavender oil in a warm bath and soak in that for 15 - 20 minutes ~ inhale the beautifull calming aromas. It reduces stress and calms the nervous system, lifts depression and eases headaches and insomnia too.

Lavender oil, or any essential oil for that matter, should never be taken internally unless administered or prescribed by a full quaified aromatherapist or other health professional specialising in the uses and administration of such essential oils .............. and should also not be used on pregnant or lactating women or children under 5 years of age.

Hope this information helps you a bit.

Take care of you♥

Answer 2

•be optimistic

•try music therapy (no rock bands pls)

•focus on getting a new job (a 50k or higher a year job)

•enjoy your very nice apartment

•look on the brighter side of life

good luck!

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Answer 3

Hi hang in there I sell Natural Herbal Supplements and I know we can help you out in this rough time, your not alone there have been lots of lay offs.

If your interested give us a call 941-351-9334 American Nutriceuticals(we are working on a website)

Dont listen to jr he is an A..Hole I reported him too  he's insulting and rude comments

take care

Answer 4

I use a coffee that has very low caffeine and together with ganoderma it releases stress .I used this coffee to fight my high school exam stress.It will definitely work

Answer 5

Though you did not mention your age,You may need to first calm down .

I saw myself in your situation now.

Please try to mingled  with good people and involve myself in  church activities.

Do not hesitate to ask help from people which can lead you to find a job or other opportunities.  

This is the best time to assess your capabilities on what you can do .Try to seek God's guidance .Tell you .I am already 47 years old and He did not let me down beyond my limitations.I am also looking for job right now .In between,I paint and sell paintings .

For physical relaxation,I resort  to foot massage once a week .These helps me

When I am deeply depressed and have feelings of  helplessness I  tried soft fasting.I only eat 1 packet of biscuit per meal and water for 1-2 days.

And this works.

But you have to ask for God's guidance.

Pray .Look for the book God's Chosen Fast.

.Hope for your fastest financial restoration .

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Answer 6

You need endorphins.

Several safe ways to raise your endorphin levels are:

Yoga classes

Aerobic exercise (the "runner's high")

Meditating or Auto-hypnosis

Knitting (no joke)

and s*x.

You can also raise your endorphin levels with dark chocolate, but that's fattening, and with drugs, which can be addictive, as you already know.

Take heart, you have made a good beginning on what *not* to do, and things *will* get better. May G-d bless you!

Answer 7

There are some all natural medicines that work for a lot of people. One is calm tabs you buy from Puritan Pride vitamin store. They really do stop stress..Try taking a warm bath and relaxing..Listen to some relaxing music, not sad stuff though.ONE OF THE VERY BEST WAYS IS GET A GOOD MASSAGE....

Answer 8

When I get anxious, I take Kava-kava in tea form (or tincture), and light doses of melatonin and valerian, unless I want to sleep, and then I take more.

Lots of exercise, and sunshine helps as well.