Natural ways to treat depression and anxiety in children and adults
are preferred because they do not involve medication. Anti depressants
have numerous side effects and many people worry especially about giving
these drugs to
children. When you treat depression naturally, your
child is less likely to be restless, gain weight or experience insomnia.
Depression,
in some cases, occurs after a loss-the loss of a job, financial
security, a partner, or even a dream. This kind of depression is due to
grief, and may even be experienced when we are not aware that we have
been grieving. Adults who take anti depressants sometimes feel even
worse and have been known to experience
a decrease in their sex drive, fatigue and other side effects.
There
are many things which can lead to depression. Depression may accompany a
sense of frustration or powerlessness. In some cases, depression
accompanies anger which has not been expressed in a healthy way.
Depression
may also be caused by chemical fluctuations in the body which have not
been triggered by grief. Women regularly experience hormonal changes
that can make them depressed around the same time every month. Medication can help persons who suffer from chronic depression. There are natural ways to beat depression.
Natural Ways to Treat Depression and Anxiety- Change your Situation
If
your current job or home situation is leaving you feeling powerless, it
can affect your emotional state. You may need to make a change to how
you handle your job, in order to increase your sense of control over
your work life. The same applies to your home life.
Natural Ways to Treat Depression and Anxiety- Don’t Isolate Yourself
Depression
may be caused by a lack of companionship. Humans are social animals,
and the loss of human interaction can make us depressed. Persons who
work from home should plan ways in which they can still interact with
others. Find communities with like interests in your local area and
online, and make friends with people who can provide balance to what can
sometimes be a solitary work life.
Natural Ways to Treat Depression and Anxiety- Change What you Eat
Some foods can help to energize the body and mind. Grapefruit, lemons and limes do this. Squeeze a little lime into your food.
Some
foods increase blood flow to all parts of the body and also have a
positive effect on our state of mind. Ginger is one of these. Have some
ginger tea in winter, or at any time of year. Ginger is a strong
anti-depressant and has an anti-histamine effect as well.
Natural Ways to Treat Depression and Anxiety- Change your Routine
Human
beings tend to thrive on a challenge. The challenge of solving a new
problem and the thrill of discovering something new keep depression at
bay. While thrill seekers sometimes put themselves in dangerous
situations, something as simple as changing the route you take to work,
or shopping at a different supermarket and discovering different deals
from those at your regular supermarket, can put a bigger smile on your
face. When trying new things; always use caution. Succeeding at new
challenges also helps to build our self esteem.
Natural Ways to Treat Depression and Anxiety- Change your Perspective
People
who look at the glass as half full-which it is, tend to recognize more
opportunities and experience celebrate their successes more frequently,
than people who don’t. Always be on the lookout for ways to make things
work to your benefit. A little opportunistic streak never hurt anybody.
We
all work hard and put our life energy into something-a business, a job,
a relationship, every day. Instead of tallying all the things that may
have gone wrong, celebrate your successes. Do it every day.
Natural Ways to Treat Depression and Anxiety- Exercise
Mild
to moderate depression can be effectively treated with exercise, since
chemicals known as endorphins are released by the body during exercise.
Depression is less likely to affect people who exercise regularly,
because endorphins help to lift our mood.
I previously published this article on Healthmad on Feb. 18, 2011.
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