Natural fix for severe depression?!
Question: i have severe depression but no medical insurance so i cant afford therapy or medication is there any homeopathic things to help me?
Answers: i have severe depression but no medical insurance so i cant afford therapy or medication is there any homeopathic things to help me?
You might be playing with your health, since depression has a lot of causes, some of them involving chemical imbalances in the brain that need proper diagnosis and meds, but since you don't have insurance you can try natural remedies (remedies, as in can help the situation, or not) and see how they work for you.
1) St. John's Wort
The herb St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) has long been used in folk medicine for sadness, worry, nervousness, and poor sleep.
Today, the results of over 20 clinical trials suggest that St. John's wort works better than a placebo and is as effective as antidepressants for mild to moderate depression, with fewer side effects.
Studies suggest that St. John's wort is not effective for major depression.
It's available at health food stores, drug stores, and online in the form of capsules, tablets, liquid extracts, or tea.
St. John's wort may take 4 to 6 weeks to notice the full effects. Side effects may include dizziness, dry mouth, indigestion, and fatigue. St. John's wort increases photosensitivity, so extra caution should be taken to protect skin and eyes from sunlight.
Do not take with drugs used for depression or HIV
2) Omega-3 fatty acids
Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of good fat needed for normal brain function. Our bodies can't make omega-3s on their own, so we must obtain them through our diet.
Studies have linked depression with low dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids. In countries with higher fish consumption, such as Japan and Taiwan, the depression rate is 10 times lower than in North American. Postpartum depression is also less common.
Studies suggest that omega-3's together with antidepressants may be more effective than antidepressants alone.
Cold water fish such as salmon, sardines, and anchovies are the richest food source of omega-3 fatty acids. But instead of eating more fish which contain mercury, PCBs, and other chemicals, fish oil capsules are considered a cleaner source of omega-3 fatty acids. Many companies filter their fish oil so that these chemicals are removed.
You can try flaxseed oil instead of fish oil they work the same.
Folic Acid
Folic acid, also called folate, is a B vitamin that is often deficient in people who are depressed.
Folate is found in green leafy vegetables, other vegetables, fruit, beans, and fortified grains. It's one of the most common vitamin deficiencies because of poor diet but also because chronic conditions and various medications such as aspirin and birth control pills can also lead to deficiency.
Besides food, folic acid is also available as a supplement or as part of a B-complex vitamin
Diet
Reduce your intake of sweets
Sweets temporarily make you feel good as blood sugar levels soar, but may worsen mood later on when they plummet.
Avoid caffeine and alcohol
Caffeine and alcohol both dampen mood. Alcohol temporarily relaxes us and caffeine boosts energy, but the effects of both are short-lived. Both can worsen mood swings, anxiety, depression, and insomnia.
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 is needed to produce the mood-enhancing neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine. Although deficiency of vitamin B6 is rare, a borderline deficiency may occur in people taking oral contraceptives, hormone replacement therapy, and drugs for tuberculosis.
Magnesium
Most people do not get enough magnesium in their diets. Good sources of magnesium are legumes, nuts, whole grains and green vegetables. Like vitamin B6, magnesium is needed for serotonin production. Stress depletes magnesium.
Sleep, exercise and a strong will can help you get out of depression.
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excersizing and good food, not fast food helps alot, keeping your mind busy, by doing somthing you love...i love gardening, and fishing and outdoorsy stuff, so try that...i have been dealing with severe depression all my life and its hard..i know..good luck and if you need a friend, email me..dustypa66@yahoo
exercise, st. john's wort, good friends
St Johns wort are a natural anti-depressant, and i've heard certain supplements such as magesium, vit b6 and omega 3 can help..Don't know where you are from so not sure what's available to you.. Daily exercise, eating a healthy diet and having contact with friends and family...
You can also try aromatherapy oils for depression which you can inhale or when mixed with a base oil massage into your body..
Meditation can also help by channelling into your meridians, Yoga can also do good, though all of these things can help mild depression may have no effect on severe..Counselling is beneficial but you'll need insurance for that also.. it's a shame you can't afford med' insurance..See we're lucky over here in the UK as we have the NHS which is free medical care etc but for having to pay for medications..
Anyways Good Luck..
Exercise, sun, and tasty, healthy food. I have yet to fully investigate the possiblity that a vegetarian diet improves mood, but I know that too much meat can be a problem. Do not try St. John's wort, because it is not worth the risk. Make sure you get enough sleep. Probably the best thing you can do is keep good friends nearby. They can be as good as therapy. Try a new hobby also. Sometimes people without insurance can get a sample of ~30 pills free from a doctor's office. Lexapro is very safe and effective at 10-20mg/day and it works faster than most antidepressants.
Just knowing that someone cares about you is often very effective by itself.
This isn't a homeopathic solution, but you can get generic Wellbutrin XL (one of the more effective antidepressants with few side effects) online without a prescription for a moderate price. 150 mg/ day is the usual starting dose, and some people take 300 mg/day. You could try it out by ordering the smallest bottle. Many homeopathic remedies cost more than generic Wellbutrin.