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Q: Mild depression?
Can you get mild depression?

I think I suffer from a form of depression. I am sometimes very happy and my life is fine.

However, often, I feel depressed. It is recurrent. Now, these feelings are not overwhelming. I can still fuction and act as if everthing is fine. However, there is a presence of sadness. I think of suicide and death. I worry a lot and feel hopeless. The sadness is also unprovoked. It comes for no reason.

Yet I don’t feel terribly sad. It just stops me enjoying my life to the full.

A: I would say yes. If that is the case though, basically there are two things you can do, nay, should do. Exercise 3-5 times a week, do something that will get your heart rate up and make you break out a good sweat, this will get your feel good endorphins going, and it has many other benifits. So if you aren’t already doing that you should get on it.You really have to keep it up though and you should considering my next peice of advice. Eat chocolate, yes I said eat chocolate lol, chocolate contains a chemical that prompts the brain to produce serotonin, and serotonin is a feel good chemical aka nuerotransmitter, low serotonin levels are associated with depression,so eat a peice or two of chocolate,( or more if you want haha) a day or every other day. I hope this helps, good luck and I hope you feel better soon

Q: mild depression?
what is the best treatment for mild depression?

A: Grab some St. John’s Wort from your local drug store. It’s an over the counter mild antidepressant, coming from the flower named “St. John’s Wort” ahah (I wonder why…)

Its got little to no side affects. I’ve been on it for two months. At first it helped, but I think I’ve grown a bit immune to it now. I’m not sure how this is everyone reacts, or just me, but it could really help you out.

Good luck!

Q: What are some natural remedies that work for mild depression?
I have mild depression and I don’t want to take prescription meds. I know they help some people but I want to try some natural remedies.

Which remedies/herbs/vitamins work well?

A:
St Johns Wort is a very good herb for depression and works well.

It would also be worth trying to find out what might be causing the depression.

Maybe you could get a book on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy which would help you to understand all the different reasons why we can feel depressed and it would also show you new patterns of thinking and behaviour to help deal with your depression.

The Feeling Good Handbook is one of the best books for this.

Q: How can I treat mild depression nutritionally?
I’d like to treat what may be mild, chronic depression nutritionally. I can’t take herbals, I’m allergic to them. I believe I heard something about fish oil good for it, and also b-complex vitamins. I already take some Centrum once in a while. Would that plus eating a healthy, varied diet be enough? Would if be helpful if I go buy a bottle of fish oil and b-complex tablets?
Could all of those extra vitamins do any harm? I don’t want any funny side effects.
I am allergic to herbals. I said so in my question. I don’t want anybody else to suggest herbals to me.
But I do appreciate all of your answers.

A: I found fish oil and a good multivitamin certainly helps. Diet and exercise are important too.

I take 1000mg per day of Cod Liver Oil in capsule form.

I really found talking to someone I trust helps too. I’ve suffered for years and have not been on traditional medication for the last 5 years by following the above.

Q: What are some good foods for Mild Depression?
Recently I was told by my psychologist that I have mild- moderate depression. It’s not serious enough for medication, which I’m very glad about! She told me I should start eating better and exercising more, which I have been. I was just wondering what type of foods are good to combat depression- I’ve been taking fish oil tablets because I know Omega 3 is important. Are there any other foods which would help?

A: FOODS:
Investigators at McLean Hospital in Belmont, Mass., found evidence that cold-water fish, walnuts, and sugar beets may be beneficial foods for depression. http://www.everydayhealth.com/depression… Note: I much prefer to rely on the independent German double blind studies, which show that St. John’s wort is as effective as antidepressants for major depression. See http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10759336?dopt=Abstract

Take 4 Omega 3 fish oil supplements, daily; (certified free of mercury) it is best if consumed with an antioxidant, such as an orange, or its FRESHLY SQUEEZED juice. If vitamin E is added, it should be certified as being 100% from natural sources, or it may be synthetic: avoid it. Females may benefit by balancing the DHA, & EPA versions of Omega 3 in krill oil with ALA flaxseed oil Omega 3, or at least one heaped tablespoonful of ground flaxseed, daily. Vegetarians: Google: “Omega 3; algae; supplies”

Check out http://your-mental-health.weebly.com/b.h… and page 3, which provide a program to combat depression naturally. Eat a breakfast containing a reasonable amount of protein, every day, within an hour of arising. www.radiantrecovery.com refers. Most people in modern society today eat a poor diet, with far too much processed foods, contributing to lack of energy, depression, and anxiety. Eat more in accordance with your “nutritional type”:- ( 20 question quiz http://www.naturalhealthcoach.com/tools ) or there is a book via the searchbar at www.mercola.com Also enter “vitamin B12″. View: Are You a Tired Female? New Test Shows Iron Deficiency Better – Articles http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articl… See http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articl…

Minimise/eliminate consumption of highly processed foods, particularly grain products, such as white bread, donuts, cake, cookies/biscuits, or anything with sugar. Opt for more wholefoods, non-starchy vegetables (especially broccoli, and spinach, with lemon, or vinegar), and fruit.

Many people in Western countries are lacking in minerals, such as zinc, magnesium, and calcium, & vitamin D3, (U.S.A. only: INSIST ON the following, or be misled! “The correct test is 25(OH)D, also called 25-hydroxyvitamin D” – “I strongly recommend using LabCorp for these reasons until Quest can guarantee accurate, usable results.” From Mercola.com – Enter: TEST VALUES FOR VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY in their searchbar ) so it is a good idea to have those levels checked as well. See http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2008/12/16/my-one-hour-vitamin-d-lecture-to-clear-up-all-your-confusion-on-this-vital-nutrient.aspx

Q: How Can I Beat My Mild Depression?
I live in a colder area – with snow, a student, live at home with my family, and am single.

I suffer from mild depression and am curious to some remedies you think would be good?

A: Wild Kratom works!

Q: Any ideas on how to beat mild depression without taking medications?
Had a baby a few months ago and subjected to unfair treatment by employer. Coping with the baby is fine most of the times but since the work thing happened I have been feeling very powerless and down. suppose it could be down to an underlying mild depression. I dont want to take antidepressants, I am hoping that perhaps some lifestyle tips could help me feel better.

A: I know you heard these answers before. The trick is to act on them.

I suffer chronic depression and although meds usually work I still get those bouts of depression that I have to deal with on my own.

The one thing that I find that always works is to force yourself to go out with a good friend. The activity doesn’t matter. I do recommend you avoid getting drunk with the person.
I don’t know why but the simple act of spending an evening interacting and conversing with another person is a very powerful antidepressant.
You can also try changing your environment. Re arrange the room you spend most of your time in.
Turn on lots of lights.
Watch silly comedies on tv (ie: family guy).
Think about all the people in your life who love you.

Try to avoid thinking about the future. Sometimes even thinking about what great things you want to do will cause you to think of the bad things that will prevent them from happening.

Hope this helps!
Your loved and in my thoughts!

Q: What medications do you recommend for anxiety/mild depression?
Anyone who has anxiety problems and/or mild depression, or anyone who knows about these problems…what medications do you recommend? I’m on medication right now but I’m wondering what else is out there.

A: xanax but addicting and i have tried 3 medications zoloft, paxil and celexa but xanax works the best but im having a hard time coming of it…

Q: Will medical insurance pay for a presription for a dog, for a person will mild depression?
I know that some medical providers (doctors and shrinks) sometimes tell a person to get a dog for mild depression, if they are against taking pills. Will medical insurance companies cover this or part of this prescription. This topic came up at a guys night, as one of my friend’s girlfriend is feeling down and her doctor was talking to her about this.

A: I am sure that if perscribed you could argue the fact and amount of the dog. But I would go on the safe side and just adopt one from the humane society for free.. It will save the dog, and it will save you from having to shell out bucks if they deny the claim.

Q: Mild Depression?
I would really appreciate anyone’s advice. I’ve thought about going on anti-depressants but I really do think that’s just the easy way out.
I’m always looking for something to make my life better – but I’m really not sure what it is. I thought I need to get into an activity – but hate sport. Meeting new people I get slight anxiety because I’m not totally happy with myself.
I seem to want to cry over nothing. I don’t know whether I’m sad or lonely. I’ve just gotten over a break up. It was a year ago, but he did break my heart. I can’t be lonely – I don’t like the thought of even being touched by a man or touching a man.
I’ve got plenty of friends to catch up with – I just don’t have the money for that coffee, or lunch.
I stress about money. I never seem to be able to do the things I want. It’s a struggle to head to the movies with such little money.
I’m wondering if there’s a self-help book I could read that would help me achieve a happier lifestyle.

Love to hear from any1

A: I suppose that in a way i am sort of similar to you about the break up part. Every time I try to move on, i always feel uncomfortable when a guy is trying to make a move on me and puts his arm around me or something. I guess it has to do with just wanting to be with the same guy you were with before bcuz you were so accustomed to him. My advice for that is to just try to get back together with the guy, if possible. About the money problems, talk with your boss and see if you can do extra hours or something. my sister does that a lot, lol. Once you’ve solved the money problems, call up your friends and set up a time when you can hang out.

Your problem, obviously, is that you want to improve your life and fill in the blanks. You don’t need to do that. life isn’t supposed to be peaches and cream all the time.
I suggest you go to a bookstore or library and look into a book called “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff- And it’s ALL small stuff” by Richard Carlson. Some of the stuff my family reads to me from that book sounded pretty bogus to me at first, but then I used some of the tips in the book and realized that they really do help you quite a bit in life. I really think you should check it out. I’ve been struggling somewhat in my life about an amazing guy that broke my heart as well, but trust me, it’ll be fine, and i know how you feel.
Best of luck to you and God bless.
..::Sayura::..

Q: what are the best treatments for mild depression/dysthymia?
If i had mild depression/dysthymia (I’ll speak to a doctor) what are the best treatments. I took Sertraline about 3 years ago for 6 months. Intially it made me a lot worse, really intense anxiety. And then when that died down I felt no different to when i started them.

Would St John’s Wort be a better option?

A: After decades of on-and-off attempts with various medications, St John’s wort turned out to be a wonder drug FOR ME.

Everyone’s experiences are different, but after years of trying medications with all sorts of side effects (some making things worse, similar to your reaction), within 30 minutes of taking SJW, I finally understood what anti-depressants were supposed to do.

SSRIs cause a regrowth of brain cells in the limbic system:
http://www.realhelpfordepression.com/anatomy_of_despair.htm
I’ve wondered if the effects I had with SJW would have been so immediate and dramatic if I had not taken SSRIs for a couple of years prior, but I haven’t found a doctor who is willing to venture a guess on it.

Medication is only part of the equation though. Having someone to talk with is as, if not more, important. I also found help with a few CBT classes. (Mental exercises that could have just as easily come from a book.)

Q: If you have a history of mild depression, will you get rejected from the army?
Is it a bad idea to even join if you have a history of mild depression?

A: as long as you have not taken any medication for a year you will be able to enlist.

Q: Is There Anyone Diagnosis In Mild Depression?
I am taking this Escitalopram 10MG two tables every night.
Can you tell me more about it, how does Diagnosis help you? How long did you recover from mild depression? What is the side effect did you get and how did you solve it?

A: Check out medications at: http://www.drugs.com *
and http://crazymeds.us
and http://www.rxlist.com
and http://www.askapatient.com
and http://www.iguard.org *

Medication interaction functions are here *

View MEDICATION & DEPRESSION: at http://your-mental-health.8m.com/blank_27.html then the rest, and page B.

IF TAKING ANTIDEPRESSANTS: I suggest that you wean off, in accordance with http://www.theroadback.org/workbook.htm and begin the core treatments immediately, and the herbal remedies, like a RECOMMENDED brand of St. John’s Wort, and/or OTHER supplements, like 5HTP, or L-phenylalanine, when below 50% weaning dosage.

If using a RECOMMENDED* brand of St. John’s Wort (take with meals to avoid possible stomach upsets; check out the websites on St. John’s Wort via page B) view the websites about it on page B, and if using UP TO 50mg of 5-htp daily in addition (or UP TO 200mg of 5-htp if NOT using the wort) take with a very low protein meal, to maximise the amount crossing the blood/brain barrier, with no, or extremely little protein 2 hrs before, to 2 hrs afterwards. See http://drbenkim.com/vitamin-d-facts.htm

Don’t use SAMe with the above, but with the core treatments.

Doctors will just change antidepressant types. View http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/05/08/robert-whitaker-interview.aspx

Q: looking for suggestions to help with mild depression without having to go to a Dr. and receive meds.?
Just looking for a assortment of ideas to help with managing mild depression, I have been getting out and walking, and trying to keep a positive mind, but doesn’t always seem to stay. I am not to the point of total depression, and would like to keep away from of it ever getting to that point, I really wouldn’t want to have to take medication, so basically looking for some natural ideas to help..Would really appreciate all suggestions…Thank You.

A: I agree that therapy can be really helpful in managing mild depression and certainly keep you from falling into a deeper depression. It’s great that you recognize that you aren’t feeling as positive as you should be early on, and that you are walking and trying to stay positive.

Some tips:
Be sure to get outside in the sunshine for about 30 minutes each day. The sun can boost your mood, and help to keep your sleep cycle regulated. Journaling your thoughts each night can also help to improve sleep and allow you to get some thoughts that may be ruminating down on paper and out of your head.

Also, keep up the walking! Studies have shown that exercise can be as effective as therapy and/or antidepressants. Activity begets more activity, so as you keep moving and staying productive it increases your motivation to keep moving.

A healthy diet can also help, particularly one with a lower carb ratio, which can make you feel sluggish.

And finally, be sure to include something that brings you joy each day, whether it’s watching a favorite show, reading a magazine, taking a bath, or chatting with friends.

If you find that you aren’t able to “shake off” your bad mood or begin feeling worse, particularly if you find you are losing your appetite and unable to sleep, seeking the help of a therapist may be a good idea.

Best wishes!

Q: How do you treat mild depression?
Ok, so according to my magizine, im kind of depressed. I took a test on the internet on depression and my answer came out “mild depression” . So i was wondering how to cure it…? I don’t find interest in any of the things i used to do …

A: Eat healthy, exercise, and socialize.

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