How Do You Get Through Depression Without Pills?
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
I still have postnatal depression 16 months after having my son I had it with my daughter too who is 9 now with her it just sort of went on its own but I cant seem to shake this black cloud off this time I dont want to take pills for this but I need to do something any ideas?
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doolster says:
February 9th, 2010
5:24 am
Do more things that you enjoy doing:hobbies or go to the gym, exercise has been proven to make people feel better and more confident, it is also said to release endorphins which is your bodies own feel good chemical. Try signing up to your local keep fit, yoga or aerobics class. FEEL BETTER!
Empress says:
February 9th, 2010
6:37 am
keep yourself busy and have counselling so you can talk about it.
something to be aware of is that post-natal depression isn’t like other depression in that it is actually caused by a hormone in-balance not by an event in your life, so it is perfectly OK to take pills for a short period of time to help your body to correct this.
jenie=) says:
February 9th, 2010
7:20 am
This is something I have heard from friends who also had the same experience, but personally I did not. I have more of the “during” pregnancy. But what really helped me is my giving more of my time at church. It can probably go in line by keeping busy.
But my friends who suffered post-partum blues consulted professionals to help them go through it since the keeping busy did not work out for them. That after a busy day with activities, the moment they are alone, it still comes back the same. Depression.
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February 9th, 2010
7:22 am
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M L says:
February 9th, 2010
7:58 am
I suffered from PND after the birth of my first child… my bf thought i was cracking up….
What got me through the worst was medication, i took lofepramine tablets back in 2000… well i took them until i met a friend for lunch and she told me my hands were rattling and then i decided enough was enough and wanted to do it on my own without meds.
For me getting the balance right in my life helped, I started college and found something I was extremely passionate about (multimedia web design) and that gave me an extreme boost! What also helped me through my dark days was having a social life…. not every night of the week, but maybe a good night out once a fortnight, go out for lunch a couple of times a week also etc.. That gave me something to look forward to apart from sitting in the house with the baby all day! and i wasnt neglecting my daughter either, she had her little social life at nursery while i went to college.
You need YOU time. And that will help you feel more like the individual you were before you had your kids!! take care x
Gulliver says:
February 9th, 2010
1:00 pm
Gentle exercise will increase endorphins, which will make you feel happier over time. If you have the time (with a 16 month old, I know that’s not always the case), try doing some stretches, a light yoga workout, going for a walk, or something active. Join a class, meet new people, go to a coffee morning.
Changing your routine will do a lot to help you get out of a rut.
Good luck with this. Don’t think of it as “beating depression”, think of it as “making my life happier”.
Kimberly H says:
February 9th, 2010
6:59 pm
You can see a herb doctor, or counseling. Taking meds is only to fix a chemical imbalance in yuor brain. I had post partum with my boy who is 12. I had it for a long time, then I adjusted, got on a med which fixed the problem. If you need some more advice let me know. K from Michigan
The silent pen says:
February 9th, 2010
6:59 pm
If you can find the definitive answer to this Honey Bun you’ll be the richest woman in the world. And on top of that they will probably make you a saint as well.
smck_82u says:
February 9th, 2010
7:55 pm
Have a positive mental attitude when you start feeling down do something to pick yourself up
I’d never ever contemplate going on anti depressants as they control your mind
dreamer_ says:
February 10th, 2010
2:38 am
maybe you can check out this ‘beyond blue’ blog site : http://blog.beliefnet.com/beyondblue/
Ben Bee says:
February 10th, 2010
4:58 am
It might seem trite and simplistic, but I find a brisk walk helps me a lot when I’m feeling blue. Walking is an excellent stress-buster.
dez c says:
February 10th, 2010
8:38 am
get out and about even if its a walk to the local park ive been off pills now for 2 years it worked for me
Shan says:
February 10th, 2010
9:32 am
A multidimensional approach to treating depression without medication follows. All except for no. (7.) are safe to use with medication, but not St. John’s wort, because of interactions, and it’s sensible to check out anything else first with your doctor.
(1.) Take 4 Omega 3 fish oil supplements, daily: (certified free of mercury) it is best if consumed with an antioxidant, such as an orange, or grapefruit, or their FRESHLY SQUEEZED juice. If vitamin E is added, it should be certified as being 100% from natural sources, or it may be synthetic: avoid it.
(2.) Work up slowly to at least 20 minutes minutes of exercise, daily, or 30 – 60 mns, 5 times weekly. Too much exercise can cause stress, which isn’t wanted when dealing with depression.
(3.) Occupational therapy (keeping busy allows little time for unproductive introspection, and keeps mental activity out of less desirable areas of the brain).
(4.) Use daily, one of the relaxation methods in sections 2, 2.c, 2.i, or 11, and/or yoga, Tai Chi, and/or the EFT, in sections 2.q, 2.o, and section 53, at http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris whichever works best for you.
(5.) Initially, at least, some form of counselling, preferably either Cognitive Behavio(u)ral Therapy, or Rational Emotive Behavio(u)ral Therapy.
(6.) Maintain a mood chart, and daily activities schedule, as per page Z.12, in section 2, at ezy build.
(7.) As options, if desired, either a known, effective herbal remedy, such as St. John’s wort, 900 mg (standardised hypericin content) 3 times daily, totalling around 2,700 mg, or supplements, such as SAMe, taken with a vitamin B complex which is certified as being 100% of natural origin, or Inositol (from vitamin and health food stores, some supermarkets, or mail order: view section 55).
Also, 80% of people in the Western world have low magnesium levels, and these are known to cause depression & anxiety. Try the magnesium supplement types shown in http://www.real-depression-help.com/ Some of these will be available in pharmacies, or supermarkets.
An improvement can be noticed in as little as a week, if a deficiency is the cause. Also, iodised salt is preferable to regular salt. This is a shortened version of the much more comprehensive post, which may be seen on page Z.12, in section 2 of ezy build, above, but to gain full appreciation, it’s really best to view the whole of section 2. After Z.12, view page Z.4; then page V, the main body, and the rest.