How can i recover from depression without medication???

Question

soo it seems that i have fallen into the hole once again. last year my mother passed away from cancer and i believe that has a huge part to play..i lost my job as a cna which was such a wonderful job..i am living with my father who quit his job a week after i moved in and i am away from my boyfriend which is also my baby's father which leaves me to wake up with him all 3-4 times a nite..i am completely overweight and im soo tired of it..i just dont have the energy and strength to be the mom i need to be for my 15 month old little guy..to be anything i want to be. do any of u have some helpful tips or experiences to get me through this difficult time??? does medication really help?

Answer 1

Here's proven natural remedies

Ten ways to successfully get rid of depression.

1}Important defense mechanism has spinach, , beetroot lettuce with much lemon juice and olive oil.POWER BENEFIT: In depression your blood has tendency to be acidic. You need to try neutralize this situation What I said above has high nutritional value and alkalizing quality.

2} Blueberries. Fresh or frozen, not to mention it tastes absolutely delicious, two servings daily for two weeks. POWER BENEFIT: struggle against feeling of guilt and loss of interest in ordinary activities.

3} Carbohydrates, and vitamin B-complex supplement. Depression is a cruel killer that shape cyclic human hormonal reality into delicious desert. The more tryptophan enters your brain, the more serotonin will be produced to kill that killer. Get rich tryptophan eating banana, apple and kiwi. POWER BENEFIT : combat thoughts of suicide and irritability.

4} Get Omega 3. This makes sense physiologically since omega 3 works on neurotransmitter pathways in the brain. Also, omega 3 keeps the blood wessels of the brain free from blockages It also helps in boosting up the nerve cells to function at a higher level. Because omega 3 is found in Oceanus fish and eggs and if you want only fruits and vegetables then take omega 3 supplement.

5} Daily walking in the sun. It produces a brain chemical called dopamine which help maintain mental equilibrium But before you leave your home eat milk, yogurt or salmon,tomatoes,cucumber and /or broccoli.

6} Out, find a place where you can express your emotions aloud . For example cry if you feel inside like crying. This is an act of courage and in the same time, shows your progress. Immediately after this, it can't be less than a big happy moments.

7}Selenium,vitamin B 12, for the" feel-good " brain receptors. The take away from it is that you need eat brown rice,nuts,seeds and liver.

8} Drink a lots of mineral water with pH above from 7.4

9} Breakfast cereals .Don't forget it.

10} Breathing exercises on daily basis,the most powerful line to cure depression because a high need of brain for oxygen.

I hope I helped you a bit.

Answer 2

Narrow down your life.  Focus on

one thing at a time.  Put your

energy into it, and take your mind

off other things.  Get so involved

that you have no time to be

depressed.

If it's still a struggle for

you, seek medical help.

Answer 3

think positive, even if u are not in a postive situation

Answer 4

Medication really does help..

try Zoloft or Lexapro.

Go to the doctor and tell them your depressed and they will be glad to help you out!

Also, Excercise..Go to the gym..eat fruits keep your calories intake low.

If you make a goal and stick to it than sooner than you think you will be loosing weight fast!

you have to stay dedicated!

you can do it.

millions of people have done it, and so can you!

I was one of them.

I was depressed for about a year streight until i went to the doctor and got prescribed Zoloft...It take's about 2 months to start working but when it started working i was happy again, and i also wanted to loose weight so i made a workout plan and stuck to it, and 7months later i dropped 30lbs!!

YOU CAN DO IT!

Answer 5

First, you need to take control of your life once more.  It seems it all started when you lost your job and everything went down hill from there.  You can start first by taking control of the things you can take control of -- your weight.  If you cannot afford a diet program like weightwatchers you can cut down on your eating habits, eat fruits and vegetables when hungry and serve yourself small portion (saucer) for dinner. Drink water on a regular basis (don't drown in it). Lay off sweets for a while as this can zap your energy. Stay away from sodas. Put your tyke in a stroller and go for long, fast walks.  I garantee you that in a week you will start to feel better. Next, try to find a job, may I suggest something 3rd shift if your dad isn't planning on getting a job and he can watch your son overnight.  Medication should be a last resource.

Answer 6

Sounds like your going through a really tough time! There are a host of self help materials on the internet. (livinglifetothefull) (thehappinesstrap) (mind over mood) being 3 that i particularly like. Mindfulness is increasingly becoming a powerful tool which is gaining respect in the psychological therapy's, it is being Incorporated with many other interventions and is now research based. Medication can be helpful with depression but it cannot help with your life experiences, ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy)is useful here.  

Answer 7

Medication helps but solves nothing and if taken long enough it causes more harm then good.It cannot give a permanent cure to any disease.It only hides the consequences.

All of human diseases are caused by vitamin,mineral and omega 3 deficiency and excess amounts of refined sugar,refined salt,alcohol,drugs and omega 6

Depression is caused by the lack of serotonin in your brain which is caused by the lack of omega 3 fatty acids in your brain.A deficiency that most of the humans on this planet have.

My advice is that you start the omega 3 diet.I have researched omega 3 acids for 2 years and performed a very successful experiment on myself and few of my volunteer friends.Few months of the omega 3 diet i cured my stress[and/or depression] problems permanently and significantly raised my intelligence,improved memory,sight,reflexes[and many other known and unknown benefits]and without any drugs or supplements in the form of pills.

http://www.naturalnews.com/021119.html

Take two table spoons of grinded flaxseed[rich with omega 3 and cheap]a day[with a glass of water] and in a few months you will start to notice significant improvement in your mental health[you will become more psychologically stable,among other things].Use a coffee grinder.Whole seeds cannot be digested by the hydrochloric acid in our stomach only grinded seeds.A fact and not a assumption.You have nothing to loose only gain by it.There are many articles on the internet about the omega 3.2 years ago before i started the diet i did not feel so stable or happy how i feel today.

Flax is the best source of ALA omega 3 fatty acid which our body converts to more important fatty acids called DHA and EPA.For the efficient conversion to take place,foods containing a large amount of the following nutrients must be consumed along with the flaxseed:C,B3,B6 [vitamins],zink and Magnesium [minerals].I recommend 3 table spoons of flax with 100 grams[or more if to your liking] of almonds,1 kiwi every day.[do not take more then 3 table spoons of flax because large amounts can cause intestinal gases which can cause abdominal pain and/or constipation.If three spoons causes abdominal discomfort lower the dosage to 2 table spoons of grinded flax and elevate it to 3 table spoons after your body adapts to high fiber content].The flaxseed itself is not important.The omega 3 that are inside them are.

The information in the following link should provide you with the nutritional facts of most if not all known fruits and

vegetables:http://www.nutritiondata.com

Answer 8

Medication does help, but not completely without some life changing things to go along w/it. What about going back to school for your nursing degree? You have  a kid so a grant for school would probably be available. Your dad isn't working so maybe he could help you watch the baby. You have to set goals for yourself and give yourself some kind of drive. Depression spirals other areas out of control really fast, but cutting off the bad pathways is where a change of mindset starts. Think to yourself, when you're thinking about how bad you are feeling, stop, then think about  a solution. Start making answers for yourself instead of excuses why things are bad and you'll be able to change your own path. Make a new plan that involves progress. Good luck!

Answer 9

medications do help just don't get addicted to it.

Answer 10

Step 1: Ensure your emotion is controlled daily. Don't over reacted, stay calm and don't get worry easily

Step 2: Think before your action. Don't repeat her past experience on herself. Remind herself from time to time.

Step 3: Be confident to yourselves. Remember everyone is the winner. "Only One sperms out of millions fertilize an egg"

Step 4: Get a group of close friends to share your experience and get some activities that would occupied your time

Step 5: Increase scope of life. Meaning that she should involve in more social activities like dancing, outing and others.

Step 6: Put a rubberband on the wrist. If there is a negative thought, Tighten the rubber band and release it. Hence the effect of the pain would be able to reduce the possibility of negative thought.

Good Luck.

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Good Luck.

You may read more articles of mine through

Besides, If you have more psychological problem, please write to me at

http://drgeorgeleow.blogspot.com/

Answer 11

My medication helped me. The suicidal thoughts were blocked and my general mood got better.

Counseling is what really helped me. I've learned how to plan for my future and work toward changing my entire life.