I am feeling depressed and anxious, what should I do?

Question

I have had a well managed anxiety disorder, and have not taken anti depressants for years. Lately I have been getting emotional easily, I can't concentrate on my studies, I am not sleeping properly and overreacting to certain situations.

I am currently studying, and finish in November. Anti-depressants are not an option, as I can not deal with the side effects while trying to study, work and maintain personal relationships. I plan on going on these after I finish studying, but what can I do in the meantime?? I feel helpless.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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 3

You may want to talk to your doctor and get something very mild to help you relax and fall asleep at night. If you're not getting enough sleep, that alone can cause you not to deal well with all of the stress you have going on in your life at the moment.

Or you could try using something over the counter, like Tylenol PM.

Best of luck. Remember, "This, too shall pass"