Natural remedies for light depression

Natural remedies for light depression

I recently gave a lecture before a meeting of over 100 people about how to lead a happier and more fulfilling life, and one of the questions that arose.

f. Do you have to look for medical help if you suffer from depression?

a. Of course, you should definitely seek help if you feel like you have a depression. We often do not know whether the cause of depression is clinical or environmentally related. If the cause is clinical, a medical intervention is required.

In some cases, an external factor, such as the loss of relationship, child, workplace or health, can lead to extreme sadness, which, if it is not checked in time, leads to depression. It is therefore absolutely necessary that we try to pull the person who goes through extreme pain/sadness out of their misery.

living together with a person who goes through depression can be very stressful, and we often tend to reject your feelings for self -preservation by trying to tell her that you should stop. For those of us who do not experience the same emotion, it is unfathomable how a person can be so depressed and has no fun for life. If such a situation occurs, we have to take a caring attitude instead of becoming evaluating.

often people get into depression because they blame themselves for a specific result. You have the feeling that if you had done things differently, the certain result could have been avoided. Anger and feelings of guilt towards yourself lead to depression. So that this situation can be avoided, it is important that we mourners also support the person concerned as much as possible.

An open ear and a supporting attitude work wonders.

Try and gently insist on a kind of physical movement. It helps if you can accompany you on the exercise program. Long walks in nature are good for the body and mind. Go consciously and appreciatively. Try to get out of the mind and bring a child to the walk. Keep out for butterflies and take the smell in the air. Breathe long and deep and thank your body for being alive. Regular exercise is one of the most effective and cheapest ways to improve the mood. Movement, in particular aerobics, releases mood chemicals in the brain and can reduce stress hormones. Even if one of the best ways to break the blues is to take a brisk walk outdoors for at least 30 minutes five days a week, it is important that you choose something you enjoy and that you stay with, be it in the gym, register for dance courses, play tennis or work in the garden.

The additional advantage of morning walks is that they get enough sunlight, which has proven to be effective for seasonal mood swings that occur in the darker winter months. Light in the morning helps the body's sleep-wake cycle to work properly. The production of serotonin, a brain chemical that influences our mood is activated in the morning by influencing light.

tie them into different activities; Take them out for light films / comedies / concerts.

add your nutritional supplements omega-3 fatty acids and St. John's wort. Omega-3 fatty acids are a kind of good fat required for normal brain function. Our body cannot produce omega-3 fatty acids ourselves, so we have to absorb it through our diet. Studies have associated depression with a low food intake of omega-3 fatty acids.

The herb of St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) has long been used in folk medicine in the event of sadness, concern, nervousness and sleep disorders. Today, the results of over 20 clinical studies indicate that St. John's wort appears better than a placebo in mild to moderate depression and is just as effective as antidepressants, with fewer side effects. Studies indicate that St. John's wort is not effective in severe depression. It is available in health food stores, drugstores and online in the form of capsules, tablets, liquid extracts or tea.

St. John's wort can take 4 to 6 weeks to notice the full effect. Side effects can be dizziness, dry mouth, digestive disorders and fatigue. St. John's wort increases the sensitivity to light, so pay particular attention to protecting skin and eyes from sunlight. Although St. John's wort seems to be somewhat secure if you take it alone, it can affect the effectiveness of prescription and over-the-counter drugs such as antidepressants, medicines for the treatment of HIV infections and AIDS as well as medicines to prevent organization in transplantation patients, and oral contraceptives.

St. John's wort is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, children or people with bipolar disorders, liver or kidney diseases. Magnesium and vitamin B6 are also natural mood enhancers.

create an atmosphere of joy and happiness, but I understand that in some cases this may not be possible. What I recommend is gentle music and a kind of aroma (lavender, jasmine, rose and nutmeg has proven to be advantageous) at your place of residence. Certain musical frequencies, especially mantras, have a very uplifting effect.

Always remember that a person who is really depressed has to visit a qualified person. These are just a few things we can do to help our loved ones get out of extreme sadness or pain caused by an external factor.

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Shveita Sethi Sharma