Depression requires complex medication regimens that can be intimidating and have dangerous side effects while also being very costly. As an alternative, the document recommends putting yourself on a routine including light exercise, setting achievable daily goals, and getting enough sleep. It also suggests discussing herbal supplements like fish oil or folic acid with your doctor as a potential addition or partial replacement for prescription medications.

1. NATURAL WAYS TO
TREAT DEPRESSION
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2. Depression is one of those mental
illnesses that one should be vigilant in
looking out for. It is not because they
can go off at any moment but because
this disease calls for a complex list of
prescription drugs to be taken at
certain or specific points of the day.

3. Having a long medication list can be
intimidating, much more if you are
someone who is suffering from a mental
illness such as depression. In fact,
although medications help the person
deal with the diseases, it can also be
dangerous as these medications tend to
have side effects that can affect one’s
health, lifestyle and relationships with
other people. Furthermore, these
medicines don’t come cheap and most
patients often have to deal with
depression with most of their life without
medication because of the cost.

4. It is because of these factors that many
are now calling for alternative ways in
treating depression while either
reducing the amount of medicines
being taken or removing them
completely. Here are some alternative
ways on how you can treat depression.
Take note that these are not absolute
solutions and may not work for
everyone.

5. One of the most recommended ways is
to put yourself into a routine. People
with depression often have a stagnant
lifestyle but getting them to fall into a
routine will not only help them place
their mind in a good place but also
allow them to get minimal exercise
such as walking. Though creating a
routine and sticking to it may prove to
be difficult, it will be worthwhile in the
long run.

6. Once you have a daily routine, it is time to set
up goals. Depression often leaves one feeling
like they cannot accomplish anything in their
life and this often leads to them spiraling
down. However, setting up goals will help you
focus and this will serve as a shining beacon
for them to keep on staying positive. It does
not have to be big goals as you can start off
simple such as cleaning the house, taking out
the trash, cooking dinner, doing the dishes,
eating more healthy food or even getting up
to walk every day. Remember that these have
to be do-able within a day at least.

7. While you’re at it, get enough sleep. As
much a depression makes it hard for one
to sleep, too little sleep makes it worse.
You can do this by adjusting your lifestyle
such as eliminating distractions before
bed or drinking a cup of hot cocoa or
chamomile tea before going to bed. Also
eliminate or reduce your caffeine intake
during the day as too much caffeine
reduces your serotonin levels.

8. If you think about having a lesser type
of medication, you can always ask your
doctor if you can take supplements.
Fish oil and folic acid are just some of
those that seem to help in easing
depression. However if you are still
under medication, it is best to discuss
this first before leaping headfirst.