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Finding a Depression Treatment That Works for you

by Cure Anxiety
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Anxiety and depression seem to be on the rise in many parts of the world. The increased anxiety after September 11 has caused many people to look fondly at the past well hoping for a better future. In the meantime, it is necessary for many to seek treatment for anxiety and depression if only to be able to continue to function.

While anxiety is a term used to mean excessive worry or fear and depression is considered feelings of sadness and hopelessness, they’re both very closely related with very similar treatment plans. Although there are a number of options available, it’s important to get an accurate diagnosis from a qualified psychological counselor. It’s also critical that you visit your medical doctor, if only to eliminate physical causes that may have triggered the anxiety depression.

Here’s a few of the strategies that have been successfully used to treat anxiety and depression. Understand that while all have been shown effective to some degree, they don’t all work for all people.

Medications:

Certain types of medications known as SSRI or Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors work to increase the serotonin levels in your brain. These antidepressant meds have been able to be used successfully to treat many of the more common anxiety disorders. Although depression is generally recognized as being caused by low levels of chemicals in the brain, it seems to respond well to medication regimen. This in turn can help with various anxiety symptoms even though anxiety is more closely related to phobias and fears.

The Therapeutic Counseling:

Some of the most effective counseling is known as cognitive therapy. This behavior therapy is a type of psychotherapy that helps a person to recognize the thinking patterns that may have caused the anxiety disorder or depression. Psychotherapeutic counseling is especially effective with various phobias also.

Natural Anxiety and Depression Treatments:

There are many products on the market that all claim to cure various illnesses, disorders and disease. The reality is that many of these claims have not or cannot be verified through independent research. This means that even though it product claims to be the “miracle cure” these claims are based on testimonials. This isn’t to say that there are not some natural mood elevating strategies that one can use.

These mood elevating strategies include getting more sunlight. It’s no secret that in the winter when the days are shorter, there are more of us suffer from depression. I purposely going out into the sunlight for a least 30 minutes a day, it’s possible to help raise your mood level and fight off depression.

Another effective method to change your perspective and elevate your mental state is to exercise. A brisk walk or other exercise program lasting at least 30 minutes can elevate the endorphins. These chemicals in the brain can give you an almost positive euphoric feeling that is also an effective treatment for depression.

Although there are many other treatment methods, these have been found to be the most effective. Many anxiety and depression sufferers find that a combination of treatment strategies is required to effectively feel better and function.

Abigail Franks
http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/finding-a-depression-treatment-that-works-for-you-82135.html

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21 Comments on Finding a Depression Treatment That Works for you

  1. lifeisagift on Sun, 22nd Nov 2009 6:20 pm

    2. just this: taking authority over my life
    controlling what I can and changing my responses to what I can’t control.
    1. Environment. Make it the way you like it. Colors and textures you like. Sounds that you like. Nothing allowed in that brings you down. Take charge of what you are going to allow into your space, your head, heart, mind, eyes, ears and life. You get to be the boss of this.
    2. Physical fitness. Give your body the best chance it possibly can have to heal itself with good nutrition and supplements, adequate sleep, enough water, and good exercise every day. It’s a better thing to focus on than the depressing things. It’s hard to get started, but you got to push yourself because you will feel better.
    3. An outlet. Write in a journal, paint pictures, draw, write songs, whatever creative thing that you enjoy and that makes you feel good when you are doing it.
    4. Go somewhere. Shake up the routine and get some daylight. Depression is like anything else- – - practice makes perfect. So your mind is really good at falling right into the cycle like a train following a track. So throw it off track by doing something different.
    Best wishes to you, dear!
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  2. BajaRick on Sun, 22nd Nov 2009 6:22 pm

    3. yes its called mind over matter , keep reassuring yourself , keep a possitive attitude . look for the good in everything ,
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  3. LiverGirl98 on Sun, 22nd Nov 2009 6:24 pm

    4. Meditation and yoga are both great internal calming enhancers, something I highly recommend. Two herbal alternatives are chamomile and lavender.

    I wish you well.
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    My own experience.

  4. skent9731 on Sun, 22nd Nov 2009 6:26 pm

    5. Find a gym.
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  5. patricia on Sun, 22nd Nov 2009 6:28 pm

    6. Self worth.Quit doubting your self. quit feeling, hopeless, Put plenty of activities, in your life, And get rid of ALL stress,Doll your self up just for your self, Meds makes it worse, Think back past the 15 years ,that you didn’t,t have this and think about what put you in depression, Only you can control your self, Do what makes you happy and get away from what don’t make you happy, And Pray, praying will get it gone God bless you sweetie, God bless the USA and Israel and All
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  6. Dignan on Sun, 22nd Nov 2009 6:30 pm

    7. I highly recommend you talk to your Dr., this isn’t something you want to mess around with and self-prescribe. There is plenty of medication out there for the treatment of depression (including natural remedies), it’s just a matter of getting what’s right and the correct dosage for YOU. (You should also contact a therapist of some kind, therapy should always be used in conjunction with anti-depressants.)

    Good luck, I hope it works out.
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  7. up_2_dawn on Sun, 22nd Nov 2009 6:32 pm

    8. There are some natural ways to treat depression

    This one is a very old one it was the first treatment on record for depression and in some cases they still use it when some one has depression that does not respond to Rx’s

    You need to set a schedule go to bed every night at midnight and get up at six am sleep deprivation releases the brain chemicals that help depression.

    And exercise will help you need to do at least one hour of vigorous exercise again this makes the brain make the chemicals that make you feel better.

    I know when you are depressed this is the last thing that you want to do but it will help just give it time

    And there are some teas that will help but please note that you can not take them if you are on anti-depressants because they inter react

    To calm nerves

    1 1/2 oz peppermint leaves
    1 1/2 oz lemon-balm leaves

    use one teaspoon of the mixture per cup of boiling water steep for ten min strain

    To help give you a lift for energy use green tea and ginseng tea or mix them

    This is the only one you can not take with the Rx

    1 1/3 oz St.John’s wort
    1 oz lemon-balm leaves
    1 oz Valerian

    use one teaspoon of the mixture per cup of boiling water. Drink a cup of this tea before going to bed each night for several weeks to calm overwrought nerves, lift depression and help you fall asleep more easily
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    my friend had depression that could not be treated and this is what helped her and she is now doing better

  8. Marianne B on Sun, 22nd Nov 2009 6:34 pm

    9. I have to agree with the gym answer. It’s hard to start, but stick with it. I’ve gone the RX route as well, and like you, it didn’t last. But a good pair of running shoes, an mp3 player and a treadmill have made me human again. Also, check your diet and get the high fructose corn syrup and nasty chemicals out of you. Never a good thing. Good luck!
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  9. mark l on Sun, 22nd Nov 2009 6:36 pm

    10. there is an amino acid 5htp you can find in any health food store or pharmacy. I take it with st john’s wort. I take 300 milligrams of 5htp and 300 milligrams of st johns.
    these natural remedies along with rest, proper diet, exercise, sunshine and positive attitude and loving friends can be immensely helpful… but sometimes a person really might need to take something stronger prescribed by a doctor. sometimes the chemicals in the brain just need something more potent than a natural herb and a positive attitude to really feel better. there’s nothing wrong with being depressed and needing to be on medication. most of the time our brain needs to ‘get out of the habit’ of feeling bad.
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  10. binoboug on Sun, 22nd Nov 2009 6:38 pm

    11. There are plenty of herbs out there to help balance yourself. For instance, Lavendar or Chammomile are only a few of the herbs that offer a calming effect if anxiety is the issue. There are also some like Ginseng or Yerba Mate that will bring you more energy.
    Speaking of energy, it is a good idea to have a way to release your negative energy and doing so, make room for more positive energy. Exercise, creating art, writing, singing, yoga, meditation, martial arts, or pilates are some fun alternatives to focusing on the overwhelming fatigue of depression. Eating plenty of nourishing foods is always helpful in feeling better. And sometimes the love of an animal or pet friend is an amazing source of good energy. Or perhaps you could organize a group of people with similar interests to hang out with and do things together. Just stay positive and remember that we are all here to do amazing things. Good luck!
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  11. chera on Sun, 22nd Nov 2009 6:40 pm

    12. Go Vegan? Or at least eat more raw food and less processed food. The toxins, such as preservatives and artificial flavors, build up in your body. Your body reacts by rejecting these compounds and may be the cause of your depression. Try eating healthy (very healthy) by ‘going raw!’
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  12. blackglitter on Sun, 22nd Nov 2009 6:42 pm

    13. The only thing anti-depressants do is cover up the problem it doesn’t fix them. Take daily vitamins that are natural not centrum or anything like that go to your local health store such as Whole Foods Market if you have one and ask them. You can also take a supplement called Saint John’s Wart. Good Luck
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  13. -bls on Sun, 22nd Nov 2009 6:44 pm

    14. please look into Dr. Crooks yeast connection find it on line.
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  14. Analee on Sun, 22nd Nov 2009 6:46 pm

    15. Try This!!!! it doesn’t cost anything

    Depression tends to make us look down and lean our head to our left side.

    So Keep your head up !!! and keep it up as long as you can

    Force yourself to think positive until you became your best friend

    Your mind is so powerfull and at the same time so weak she will

    believe anything you order it to believe and will never forget

    anything

    Just be care full with your thoughts
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    NLP

  15. LNOC on Sun, 22nd Nov 2009 6:48 pm

    16. I have seen great improvement with Reiki
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    personal experience

  16. srikant b on Sun, 22nd Nov 2009 6:50 pm

    17. NATURAL TREATMENT FOR DEPRESSION STARTS WITH YOU. FIND OUT EXACTLY WHAT DRIVES YOU TO THIS STAGE. THE BEST WAY IS TO DO MEDITATION. FOR THIS YOU MUST LEARN TO TAKE A SLOW AND DEEP BREATH AND RELEASE IT WITH FORCE IT OUT AT THE SAME SPEED. INITIALLY START WITH 15-20 BREATHS AND YOU MUST KEEP ATTENTION TO THE WAY YOU DO THIS. IN THIS BREATHING, YOUR DIAPHRAGM MUST GET INVOLVED. THE DIAPHRAGM IS THE MOST STRONG MEDIATOR IN PHYSIOLOGICAL AND EMOTIONAL PROCESSES IN YOUR BRAIN. ONCE YOU GET ACCUSTOMED TO WATCHING YOURSELF YOUR BREATH INCREASE THE DURATION OF MEDITATION TO 30-45 MINUTES. IF YOU SINCERELY DO THIS FOR A MONTH YOU WILL NOTICE A GREAT TRANSFORMATION IN YOU AND THEN YOU MUST MAKE IT A PART OF YOUR DAILY ROUTINE. DO NOT TAKE ANY MEDICINES LIKE DIAZEPAM OR ZOLOFT WHICH ARE HABIT FORMING AND HAVE VERY SEVERE SIDE EFFECTS.YOU MAY ALSO TAKE WITHENIA SOMNIFERA (ASHWAGANDHA) 1 TEA SPOON WITH SWEET MILK FOR ABOUT TWO WEEKS TO BRING A HARMONY IN YOUR SYSTEM. THIS IS NOT HABIT FORMING AND ALSO A GREAT BODY/MIND REJUVANATOR.
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  17. kralwons on Sun, 22nd Nov 2009 6:52 pm

    18. color therapy. in ur personal life, u can incorporate this.
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  18. sonu on Sun, 22nd Nov 2009 6:54 pm

    19. a diet depression can be treated with better nutrition.the amino-acid supplements are essential elements that are precursors to neurotransmitters. the amino acid D, L-pheylalanine and L-tyrosine are a viable alternative to anti- depressant drugs. a deficiency in vit. n minerals in the body can cause depression.
    cut back on soft drinks.go for regular walks, exercise routine where you can sweat .
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  19. Shelly t on Sun, 22nd Nov 2009 6:56 pm

    20. what every you choose to do make sure you check with your dr first. You can not just stop taking antidepressants. And st johns wart is a serious health risk that can interfer with other kinds of medications. build yourself up slowly to learning to deal with depression as it will always be in your life. exercise is great for everything. over doing it can cause pain and therefor more depression. Take all you answers. Put them together in a plan and present it to your dr.
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  20. Goody2shoes2 on Sun, 22nd Nov 2009 6:58 pm

    21. Cinnamon, Jasemine, St. John’s Wort, Morning Brew, Skull Cap, Dandelion Tea,
    Green Tea.. these all work to combat depression they work for me! There are others
    see a herbalist or a Naturopathic for more info!
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  21. aubrie27 on Mon, 23rd Nov 2009 2:18 am

    22. Has anyone found a natural treatment for depression that really works?
    I have been battling emotional problems for 15 years and have tried several different RX medications. The lates one i comitted to longterm is zoloft but i recently found it wasn’t helping anylonger. Any advise? thankyou for your time.

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