cure depression
Information for depression medication? Find relief today!
Q: How can I cure depression without psychiatric help and pills?
This is my second time being depressed. The first time it somehow went away after going back to school.
Depression seems to only happen when I spend an extended amount of time with family and then I leave them.
I don’t really want to go to my parents about this, so what can I do to cure it?
A: Your description indicate what is called “Situational Depression” and is a very common form of depression but not the kind that requires professional help. That is, as long as it doesn’t last for weeks on end. There is no “cure” only ways to lesson the impact and perhaps the duration. Hang with positive people. Do things you like to do even if you don’t feel like it. Get plenty of sleep, and try to stay busy so you don’t dwell on it too much. You will be okay.
Q: How can the Sun be a cure for depression? (I need a somewhat scientific answer please!)?
Im writing an essay for science on light, and i need to know how the Sun can cure depression, and maybe how lack of sun/light could cause depression. Thanks!
A: Unraveling the Sun’s Role in Depression
More Evidence That Sunlight Affects Mood-Lifting Chemical in the Brain
WebMD Health NewsDec. 5, 2002 — A sunny day may do more than just boost your mood — it may increase levels of a natural antidepressant in the brain. A new study shows that the brain produces more of the mood-lifting chemical serotonin on sunny days than on darker days.
Researchers say the findings provide more evidence that lack of sunlight and reduced serotonin levels are important in the development of seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
People with SAD develop symptoms of depression in the winter months when there is less daylight. Symptoms include difficulty concentrating, low energy or fatigue, loss of interest in daily activities, moodiness, and sleeping excessive amounts.
Serotonin levels have been found to be normal in previous studies of people with SAD. But researchers say those studies looked at serotonin levels in the fluid that circulates around the brain and spine, which may have interfered with their results.
In the current study, researchers measured serotonin levels in the blood vessels leading directly from the brain — a more accurate measure of serotonin levels, they say. The study, by Gavin Lambert of the Baker Research Institute in Melbourne, Australia, and colleagues, appears in the Dec. 7 issue of The Lancet.
Samples were taken from 101 healthy men during each of the four seasons and compared with various weather factors, such as temperature, rainfall, hours of bright sunlight, and atmospheric pressure.
Researchers found that regardless of the season, the turnover of serotonin in the brain was affected by the amount of sunlight on any given day. And the levels of serotonin were higher on bright days than on overcast or cloudy ones. In fact, the rate of serotonin production in the brain was directly related to the duration of bright sunlight.
No other atmospheric conditions were related to serotonin levels.
The researchers say their study shows that the prevailing amount of sunlight clearly affects serotonin levels in healthy individuals, but more research is needed to see if people predisposed to SAD are affected in the same way by environmental factors.
Q: How to cure depression without a doctor and medication?
I’m just depressed because of my appearance, school, and family… which does sound stupid, when people out there have way worse problems.
I just really want to know how to cure depression. I don’t want to see a doctor, or talk to anyone. I just want to know like what foods help depression (without making you fat) ? Do fish oil vitamins help? I heard exercise also helps.
Please tell me anything to help cure depression. It’s really affecting the people around me.
Thankyou 
A: Exercise is good. Eating healthy also can help, try to keep your blood sugar even. Avoid junk and processed foods.
And here’s what I think is the best cure for depression, but most people won’t try it when I suggest it: do something nice for someone else. Whether it be your family, a friend, or volunteer work, there is nothing that will raise your spirits more than doing something for someone else. It can be as simple as making dinner for your family, or giving a hug to someone when they really need it. Or it could be going to an old folk’s home and reading a book to someone who never has any visitors. You’ll make someone’s day, and they’ll think you’re the best thing since sliced bread. And you’ll think you’re pretty great, too. There’s nothing like doing something nice for someone else, to help you forget your troubles.
Q: Can someone tell me how to cure depression and anxiety without medication?
I have been having a long term episode with depression and anxiety for over 20 years and i would like to find a permanent cure. does anyone have any answers please help. thanks very much.
A: Go for PRANAYAM an old form of Yoga very quick in revealing your anxiety and depression.
Q: What are some ways to cure depression?
I’ve always had these moods that come out of nowhere and I seem so depressed/annoyed that when someones talking to me I give them 1 word answers. I guess depression runs in my family because my dad has it and my cousin and aunt has it. Is it just in my head or do you think I have depression because I would like to not “cure” but make my moods much less than they are now. what are some good effective ways to avoid these “moods”?
A: I know that you are aware of available medications and professional help. Lets skip to what I find to be simple and easy to do.
1. Volunteer work for the unfortunate people. For myself I find that I’m the most unhappy when being an introvert. I have volunteered in a prayer group “Feed the Hungry” program. It really opened my eyes, heart and mind. I observed these bedraggled men and women who enjoyed the simple act of having a meal.
That’s when it struck me that I am the most happy when I help others to be happy.
2. I have also found local meetup groups with similar problems to share the mental burdens.
You need to keep that body and mind busy to get your brain to produce endorphins.
And….action! Go! Go! Go!
Q: Is there any way to cure depression without pills?
My boyfriend has been extremely depressed lately. We’re not sure of the cause. He’s been taking chantix, and i’ve heard of it causing depression. but theres been alot of bad things that have happened to him as well. He wont take happy pills, so is there any other way to cure it?
A: Depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. It is treatable with medication but there’s no cure.
I’ve tried exercise, prayer, herbs, positive thinking, counseling, etc. and nothing worked for me except Wellbutrin 300 mg and Zoloft 200 mg. My depression has been in remission for 4 years now. Medication is another chance at happiness.
Q: If antidepressants don’t work, is there still a hope to cure depression?
Medication is already the last thing we seek to cure depression. If this even doesn’t work, what else can we do? Take 2 or 3 pills at once?
A: I take prozac and smoke weed… Life just sucks anyhow
Q: How do you cure depression?
I beleive in using wisdom and taking medicine when you need it even if it is for mental reasons.
But what are good coping methods, and ways to overcome depression? Is there a cure? And if there is not a cure what is a good way to deal with this and still have a quality of life?
A: it all depends on the type of depression. some can be cured from exercise and good diet. But others that are more severe can’t.
It’s so tough. I think really trying to have a positive attitude. Hope is key. Always having a goal and something to look forward to in life. Good friends even if only a few and family all help me. I do need medication and still have bad days. But it’s all in how I approach things. My attitude toward life in general that makes a huge different in my life. Find something you enjoy and do it on a regular basis. Take care of yourself. Treat yourself to something special once in awhile. Most importantly have fun.
Q: How can you cure depression?
Im really depressed, i dont wanna go doctors or take meds or anything. I just needa cure my depression, are there like any home remedies or something? i have this huge feeeling of numbness where i cant feel anything but sadness :/
A: Unfortunately, depression isn’t curable, per say, but rather, controllable. Through therapy, you can talk through your problems and worries and successfully minimize your depression, but if you have true clinical depression, the numbness can come back at full force at any point in life. I don’t mean to be a downer, but if the symptoms you have, such as the numbness, last for more than two weeks straight, you should really seek a doctor’s care because that is the main sign of a diagnosable mental illness. There are certain things around the house that can lessen the depression, though. For one, meditation and yoga work wonders. Also, bubble baths or aroma therapy. Being able to sit and relax and smell a lit candle (or something like it) is extremely soothing. And then, obviously, doing things that make you happy will help. If you are so numb that you can’t bring yourself to even try to get better, you should really tell someone you trust and get their opinion. Good luck!
Q: Is there a medication out there that will cure depression and up my sex drive?
I am a 34 year old mom of a 2 year old. I lost my sex drive when I got pregnant. I am also depressed. If my boyfriend of 5 years is not home I want him so bad that I masturbate to take of myself. Then he comes home and it’s time to get to it and I don’t want him to touch me. I fake it so I won’t lose him, but is there a medication out there that will cure both my low sex drive and my depression?
A: You could also be starting to experience the first hint of premenopause. Depression and low libido are both symptoms of your hormones changing.
If this is the case, natural progesterone will help bring your hormones back into balance, and you should see your libido come back along with your old cheery self.
Q: Will false memory implants be the cure for depression?
Remember how in the movie Total Recall Arnold Schwarzenegger took a trip to Mars but it wasn’t real only a false memory? I was wondering if in the future they will cure depression and negative thoughts by implanting a false positive memory chip in your head. Like for example I regret not graduating from High School even though I later got my G.E.D and went to college…Maybe in the future they’ll be able to trick your brain into thinking something negative never really happened and be replaced with a positive memory that’s so real you wouldn’t be able to tell the difference and you would actually believe it really happened. Wouldn’t that be so cool?!! LOL
A: Sounds like brainwashing to me and so no, NOT cool.
Q: How can I cure my depression at home?
I have every symptom of depression that I’ve read about but nobody will help me get pills (im 16). I was wondering if there is a way for me to cure it at home myself without medication. Thanks.
A: First, never self diagnose. Make an appointment with your doctor and find out for sure. You are 16, so hormones also are playing a huge part in all of this and it could be so many other things like low blood sugar or electrolyte problems which also mimic depression. First, know for sure then together with your doctor, work out a recovery plan. In the meantime you can begin journaling and keep a list of your days that are good and ones not so good. It helps to know if there is a pattern going on for various reasons. Getting pills are not always the answer as there are other and always reasons underneath depression, unless you have always had a chemical imbalance in which case you would know you have been depressed since you were very little. Take care
Q: Is there any cure for depression than having to be put on medication?
Knowing if you have depression or you have read symptoms and you can relate to most of them, are there anyways to stop it and cure it yourself?
Can you try things like changing your sleeping habits or changing your diet?
A: it can be done, but it isn’t about changing your diet or sleeping habits, it’s about changing your mind, changing your thought patterns. Most people don’t want to put in the real effort it requires to do this, in fact, most don’t want to believe it will indeed work because then they would have to rationalize not doing it. But yes, there is definitely a cure for depression other than medications.
Q: How to cure my depression?
I heard that to cure depression one must rid him/herself of the root cause of their depression. I feel like I Know what is causing my depression but should it be? I don’t want to disclose the details of that so I will leave that be. But my point is, is it better to let go of the provocation of the depression or should one try and “deal with it?” I apologize for the ambiguity but this is the best I can do in my descriptiveness. Thanks
1 more detail. There is 1 particular thing in my life that is causing me great stress ( a long distance relationship). This is the thing that I didn’t relaly want to disclose. Should I forsake this relationship and cut ties immediately? I just can’t handle it and I believe this is causing immense problems for me. IT is also causing insomnia, hence I’m on here.
A: There is no cure for depression. It can be treated with medication, counseling can certainly help. If you are suffering from clinical depression it is a chemical imbalance in your brain that is what is causing it. It may cause you to not deal with your daily life differently than what you did before, but it’s the imbalance, not the situation that is causing it. Very treatable. Go talk to your doctor about your problem and start getting better!
Q: Does anyone know a real natural cure for depression?
I have been battling depression for many years and it always seems to come back. I hate drugs and I would like to find a way to completely overcome it, whether it is an ongoing procedure I have to do or a one time miracle cure. All answers are appreciated.
A: Hey Harold,
I just answered someone on how to get out of depression. I am going to paste the same answer here. But let me tell you, I came out of my severe depression all through natural techniques. I’ll give you some tips here: Try to do each one of them and stick to them for a while (at least 6 months). In my opinion, you’ll definitely come out of your depression if you are steadfast. If you just decide to do 1 or 2 things you might see some difference but the real magic happens when you do every one of them and regularly.
You can do everything that needs to be done to get rid of your depression and get your energy levels up at the same time. I have suffered from depression in the past and it slowly robbed my life of all the fun that was in it. Initially I just wanted to cover the other symptoms (like tiredness) and sought medication for that. Things helped here and there but nothing worked till I decided to work on my depression (all the while I was under the impression that it couldn’t be helped and that I’d be out of it when my life situation improves but that was not to be).
So first things first. I’d suggest you to stay away from prescription depression medicines. They do more damage to your body that good. If you are unsure please google ‘depression drugs side effects’, ‘depression drugs dangers’ etc.
I can go on talking about it for hours but can’t type that much right now, so I’ll briefly tell you some of the things you can do. These will help your depression as well as energy levels.
1) First and foremost, deal with the issue that is causing you depression. If it is a breakup, find ways of moving on or reconciliation (if the relationship deserves it). If it some kind of financial problem or such, get advice from people who have sound financial knowledge and get to a plan. So yes, I guess you get the drift. Don’t be shy of asking for help from friends or professional counseling.
2) Make sure to get very good sleep. Sleep before it is midnight (preferably around 10pm) and get a full night’s sleep. Everyday. Sleep is often a problem for people suffering from depression. If it is for you too, then work on it. One thing that a lot of reading won’t tell you about sleep problems is this simple step: Get up daily early and go out and get some sun rays and let your feet touch bare ground for 15-20 minutes at least. In the evenings try and spend some time in the open. It will be good if you can get some moonlight and breeze too. Other steps for improving sleep include natural herbs like chamomile or valerian teas but you should consult a herbalist before you decide on the dose and duration. Don’t over dose on any sleep stuff, be in natural or not.
3) Drink lots of water. I hope you don’t find this one funny . 2-4 US quarts should be a good amount daily.
4) Exercise! You should aim at at least 30 minutes of exercise every day. Walking, jogging, treadmill whatever suits you. If possible, try to get a stretching program or a good Yoga program. Start slowly and improve from there.
5) There are natural herbs for depression too. St.John’s Wort (Hypericum) is one such herb that helps a good deal for people suffering from low to moderate depression. There are other alternatives, look them up on the net. But don’t self-prescribe. Go to a herbalist.
6) I generally don’t like supplements but there is one that you can look at: SAMe. Look it up on the net. Cod liver oil is good too. Some others have suggested some herbs/supplements. Read them up. Don’t clutter yourself with supplements throughout the day. Stick to 2-3 of the most promising ones.
7) Definitely not the least: Get some relaxation music that you can play everyday in your house, before you go to sleep. I know most people will think this isn’t as important but as far as I am concerned this played a surprisingly big role in my recovery. If you are ready to invest a little more money on a product that can help: look for “brainwave entrainment CDs”. “Project Meditation” or Holosync, both are good ones though the latter is expensive.
Modify your diet to make it healthy with natural foods that are rich in vitamins, minerals, nutrients. Try a bit of Maca/’Cacao powder if you want to. Both help your energy levels. Green leafy stuff, lots of good fiber and fruits and veggies, B vitamins.
I guess that should help you. Just one thing: whatever it is, know that one day you’ll probably look back and smile and think “Wasn’t I crazy to be depressed about that?”. I hope you will.
Get out of your depressing thoughts, leave the shackles behind and reshape your life. We are all meant to be happy. Let’s be. I wish you peace and good health and a good future. All the best.
Related Posts