It has been months since your last depressive spell. You thought you kicked depression to the curb once and for all, but as your alarm goes off, your brain is covered in a fog. Your entire body feels like lead, and every fiber of your being wants to stay under the blankets of your bed all day long. It takes all the strength you can muster to get out of bed, and autopilot kicks in. You feel like a shell of yourself: hollow, empty, flat. You want to cry. The depression you thought was gone for good has reared its ugly head again.
For many people, chronic, recurrent depression can be lifted with medications, talk therapy, or ideally, a combination of both. In addition to those options, there are several natural remedies that can help improve mood and boost spirits. Taking charge of depression can help people feel empowered, like they are in control of their mental health, rather than a mental illness just being something that "happens to them." Peruse the list below and try some of the suggestions out for yourself. They can be beneficial mood boosters for anyone, not only for those who are depressed. However, individuals struggling with depression may notice the most significant changes in mood. Try one or two of the remedies out on a consistent basis for at least a few weeks.
Although these remedies can have significant effects on improving mood, they may not help everyone relieve their symptoms. If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, seeking mental health treatment is an important step toward healing. References Cooney, G., Dwan, K., Mead, G. (2014). Exercise for depression. JAMA Clinical Evidence Synopsis, 311(23), 2432-2433. doi:10.1001/jama.2014.4930 Grosso, G., Galvana, F., Marventano, S., Malaguarnera, M., Bucolo, C., Drago, F., Caraci, F. (2014). Omega-3 fatty acids and depression: Scientific evidence and biological mechanisms. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity. doi: 10.1155/2014/313570 Mead, G., Morley, W., Campbell, P., Greig, C., McMurdo, M., Lawlor, D. (2009). Exercise for depression (Review). The Cochrane Library, 2. Rimer, J., Dwan, K., Lawlor, D., Greig, C., McMurdo, M., Moreley, W., Mead, G. (2012). Exercise for depression. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Review, 7. doi.10.1002/14651858.CD004366.pub5
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