Supplements, natural remedies, and lifestyle changes can improve your depressive symptoms to an extent.
But first, ask a medical professional to assess your depression.
Only they can determine what route is best for you.
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you could then work together to combat your particular level of depression using the various tools available.
For an approach that doesnt rely on pharmaceuticals or psychotherapies, you might consider these options.
For milder forms of depression, some people seek out herbalsupplements.
Their natural effects can help cope with depression.
Derived from plants, herbal supplements are believed to have healing properties.
Although they’re backed by centuries of use, that doesnt mean they are completely harmless.
Their side effects and interactions with other drugs can be very harmful so caution in using them is advised.
Check with your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance before considering this supplement.
When given to those with mild and moderate depression, it was better than a placebo.
Results werent very different than those taking antidepressants.
It’s also used to support healthymoodsand to help with other conditions.
Side effects of SAMe can include nausea, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, and vomiting.
Agitation, anxiety, and insomnia may also occur.
B vitamins are very important for our health.
(Serotoninis a chemical that regulates our mood.)
Alternative therapies include:
Lifestyle Changes
These lifestyle changes can help you manage your depression.
Tweak those already good habits and see if it makes a difference in your depressive symptoms.
Get More Exercise
Yoga can help with depression.
Results show yoga groups with or without drugs obtained better antidepressant effects than the drugs-only group.
If yoga isnt your thing, get moderate-intensity aerobic activity three times a week.
This was compared to those who did minimal exercise.
Participants had to exercise this way for at least two months.
Think about the future in positive ways.
Sign up to help out in your communityvolunteeringlowers depression levels!
Walk Through a Green Environment
Being amongst the trees can reduce your depressive feelings.
When you walk through a forest (also calledforest bathing), you also relieve stress.
Explore a new park in your neighborhood to increasedopamine, the feel-good chemical in your brain.
Work with your primary physician or an integrative medicine doctor on a plan that works for you.
For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
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