Natural remedies for Agitated depression?

Question

Anyone have any natural remedies for agitated depression? I do not want to take meds because of all the side effects associated with them.

Answer 1

yoga n meditation?

Answer 2

Sugary Lollies are really supossed to make you feel really good, but if you are over weight or healthy, going for a run makes you feel even better than any sugar or food does.

Answer 3

The supplement Chromium may help.  Fish oil may also help.  There is a great of evidence that exercise bouts depression, too.

Answer 4

The most popular and common one is St. John's Wort and will be available in most chemists / health food shops.

It worked for me when I used it.

Answer 5

Find a really high cliff, and jump off.

Answer 6

Just to be clear, how is it that you know you're having "agitated depression" rather than a manic episode or extreme anxiety?  I need to have a sense of just how serious an episode we're talking about before I respond here.  If there's an underlying diagnosis that has been mistaken or not made, as in BPD, for example, St. John's Wort, or any other naturopathic remedy, is NOT going to fix this.

Answer 7

The combination of agitation and depression really rings a bell for poor methylation.  Have you ever tried b-12, folic acid, Sam-e?

Answer 8

Read 'Gut and Psychology Syndrome' , http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gut-Psychology-S...

Also start making Kefir, join the 'Yahoo Kefir Making Group' for more information. This probiotic drink will re-colonise the gut with good bacteria, and cure your depression.

Also take 1000mg-3000mg of Omega 3, strictly Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega, or Carlson's brand. As they are pure, and need to be refrigerated. Omega 3 has been shown to lift depression, see the scientific studies, research this further.

Take a good multi-mineral/vitamin, like Higher Nature brand or 'Mineral', these are in a bioavailable form.

Here is a treatment plan from the book 'Nutrition and Mental illness' by Carl Pfeiffer PhD MD, for depression take:

1. B6 and zinc, taken in the morning, as P-5-P Complex supplement

2. zinc, 30mg, bedtime

3. Deanol {DMAE}, 5 drops, each morning

4. Vitamin C {1000mg - 2000mg, as Magnesium Ascorbate} and dolomite

For an entirely Herbal remedy, consider:

1. 300mg St. John's Wort

2. Kava Kava, or GABA

3. 60mg Ginkgo Biloba

http://www.holisticonline.com/Remedies/D...

4. Also consider supplementing 5-HTP, 30mg per day

5. 400mg SAMe, this has been called the instant antidepressant

If your depression has lingered for a while:

1. Check if you have candida overgrowth

2. Get a blood test for histamine levels

3. See a orthomolecular nutritionist/doctor, and/or a good naturopath

Synchronising your Circadian Clock

Most depressives have distorted circadian clock, and abnormal sleep patterns, the following will re-sync your internal clock.

1. 30mg Melatonin before bed time {the chemical hat make you feel sleepy: Melatonin}, or 5-HTP

2. Hot Bath, Exercise {4-5hours before bedtime}, and s*x {releases chemicals that makes you feel sleepy}

3. Well i have never had to try the 3rd option, but i suppose warm hot chocolate or listening to a relaxation CD, like Brain Sync.

Lifestyle changes

1. get 30minutes of exercise per day, e.g. swimming, yoga, or brisk walking. Proven to beat depression, faster than antidepressant medication, in one published scientific study. Exercise outdoors if you can, you will get the added benefit of fresh air, and Vitamin D production from sunlight.

2. Drink/make Kefir, very healthy for the gut, and can cure depression. Source: 'Gut and Psychology Syndrome' book, by Dr. Natasha Campell MD

3. Learn Emotional Freedom Technique, preferably with the aid of a EFT qualified teacher.

4. Read the religious scriptures of the religion you follow. If you do not have any religious scriptures or do not follow any particular religion, consider reading the Holy Qur'an, this heals the soul.

5. Get plenty of sleep, atleast 8-hours, go to bed at 10PM, as this has been shown to be the ideal time.

6. Last but not least, consider juicing fresh organic fruit/vegetables, look into Gerson Therapy. Buy organic fruit/vegetables in bulk from local Farmer's Markets to get yourself a bargain.

Best of luck. May your depression be lifted.

Hope this helps.