What foods fight depression?
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This source link is great. Check out the heading "What You Should Eat & Why". Good luck!
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Ask yourself what your issue is - do you eat too much? eat when  your sad, angry, depressed, or bored? Or do you not exercise enough, or maybe both? And then decide what you're going to do about it, a step at a time....like this week, try to eat more vegetables, less carbohydrates, and try to take some 15-20 minutes walks. Most Americans have a problem with sugar, not fat, so try to eat less sugary things. Next week, increase the walking time, and try to eat healthier. I use a great website to keep track of what I eat - and am sometimes surprised at how it adds up - it's called www.fitday.com, adn it's free. I'm trying to lose weight too, and so I wish you luck. If you don't think you're eating too much, you may want to go to the doctor to be checked for diabetes or thyroid problems.
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Take the Homeopathic Remedy IGNATIA AMARA in 30 potency thrice a day half hour before meals whenever you feel depressed take it for three days at least or uptil you start feeling that your depression has disappeared and stop taking it then again take it whenever you feel your depression coming on with time it will disappear completely without any side effects or complications.\nTake Care and God Bless you !
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First of all, you need to watch what you are eating when you feel stressed. Don't cram junk food because that's what most people go for, it's like a soothing food. Don't let your problems cause you to run straight for food, but also don't stop eating because you are having problems. Eat something light, like some fruit or some pretzels. Applesauce, yogurt, a bowl of cereal. If you want to still eat alot after that, at least let it be something healthy like fruit and vegetables, low fat snacks, and not like whole pints of Ben and Jerry's and a half pack of Oreos. Some people have complete opposite effects when they are upset, some eat and some neglect to eat. It's not healthy for you and you will get hungry headaches when you don't eat or eat enough. If you feel that you are trying to cut back on carbs, calories, don't starve yourself. Still eat what you want, just in smaller quantities.
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that also depends on the diabetic meds your on that may be contributing to the depression and when you are depressed you eat the wrong thing which throws your bloodsugar out of wack and you need to talk toyour doctor about the depression and how high your blood sugars have been running
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Well some of these answers are kind of scary here. Chocolate can help short term, it does nothing at all for depression. Chocolate has a chemical reaction similar to the feeling of love and thats it. Slapping someone may make someone even more depressed, besides that is abuse plain and simple, sleep is not always the best things either as lots of depressed people will tell you that they sleep way too much. \n You need to be honest with yourself and try to figure out exactly is making you feel depressed. Is it just the thoughts running through your head? Is it a situation that is happening or has happened? There are many reasons that someone gets depressed and sometimes it is simpler than others.. Talk with someone that you trust totally. Not a friend, but someone like your doctor or a pastor a counselor. A friend may listen but they may be too close to the situation or you to be able to really help you. Depression does not need to be endured there are plenty of ways to deal with it.. I will be thinking of you and hope that you feel well soon.
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That really depends. You could try something like caffeine which MIGHT offer a temporary surge of energy which might get you to feeling a bit better, but professional care is really the best way to go if you are feeling very depressed, especially if it lasts any length of time (over a week or so).
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Yes, I agree with the exercising. It is hard to get up and moving when you feel depressed, but just tell your self, you WILL feel better when you're done.\nAlso, I’d suggest St. John's Wort, it is a plant. It is sold, powdered up in capsules. You can find it at any health food store, and perhaps at your drug store in the "herbs and spices remedies" section  ; )\nIt is interesting that here in the U.S. (where I’m at) doctors (medical or psychological) cannot prescribe herbs to patients, even if they think they would help them, because plant remedies are not regulated by the FDA.\nBut, in Europe, it is common for doctors to prescribe St. John's Wort for depression.\nIt is worth a try, if you can steer clear of addictive antidepressant drugs that seem to be so popular these days!
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I used to be depressed - the docs wanted to medicate me, but I wanted to live healthy and med free!  I had alot of weight to lose so I got down and worked hard.  I lost 54 lbs (you can see my before and after pic here http://www.healthandstrength.net ) and I actually came out of my depression!!!\n\nHere is what I did...remember to talk to your doctor before you change anything:\n\n\n1. NEVER EVER ate sugar. It's a poison that makes us older, sicker, fatter and tired...all things we dont want. Seriously, sugar is the one who does the dirty work in weight gain. Stop eating it all together. You can see my list of ingredients to avoid when shopping here http://www.healthandstrength.net/qofweeka.htm...\n2. Drink ALOT of water. 2-3 liters a day. The more the merrier!  We need about half our body weight in ounces JUST for regular body functions!  When you feel thirsty, that means you are already dehydrated and lose brain function.  Water flushes toxins from your fat cells and keeps you younger.\n3. Exercise!!! So very important. Here http://www.healthandstrength.net/abexe.htm... are my favorite ab exercises.  I also do cardio 4-5 days a week for about 30 minutes a time.\n4. Eat less. How many calories do you think is in that burger or that plate of fries or in that handful of chips. What about overfilling our plates? If you go here http://www.healthandstrength.net/qofweek.htm... I wrote something about saving on calories and losing weight.\n5. Go to sleep before 10pm. Your body starts repairing and rebuilding and speeding up weight loss while you sleep only if you sleep at about 10pm. If you are awake and go to bed at 12, you miss out on that very important time. I have a good article on my site here http://www.healthandstrength.net/qofweekb.htm that talks about the importance of sleep and how STRESS can make actually make you fatter.\n6. BE POSITIVE. Be thankful every day and love yourself\n7. BE CONSISTANT! That I think is the KEY to losing weight. So what if you went a week and only lost a pound...or didnt lose any...KEEP going. DON'T stop. This is a lifelong commitment, so stick to it and one day you will open your eyes and need a new wardrobe!\n8. Eat more veggies and skinny friendly foods. I have my list of my top ten foods that I ate to lost weight here http://www.healthandstrength.net/tenfoods.htm...\n80% veggies at every meal including breakfast will keep you young and help you lose weight. \n9. Do the little things that count!  Check out 10 cool ideas that you can do to help boost your calorie burn throught the day here: http://www.healthandstrength.net/tips.htm\nGood luck and don't forget that YOU are the only one who decides what foods enter your body and how long you sit around.  Make the change, take the chance and give yourself time!  You can do it.  I know you can!
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Definitely ginger tea and saltines.  Drinking a cup of chicken boullion tends to help me with an upset stomach.
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I have had depression for many years and have tried many things.  The counsellor is very important and necessary.  As far as medications go, it takes a while to find one that will work for you. If you are not suicidal, I would try other means of treatment if you do not want to take medications.\n\nI have had good results from accupuncture and vitamins.  Unfortunately neither are covered by my medical plan.  \n\nIf you go see a naturopath, they might be able to help you find some vitamins and other supplements that would help.\n\nExercise is also very important as it releases natural endorphins, and helps burn off stress.  Try to get your heart rate up for half an hour at least three times a week.  \n\nTry avoiding chemicals in the food you eat, as this can throw off your brain chemistty.\n\nTry not to sit at home and watch TV a lot.  Get out and do things because this will help take your mind off things.\n\nIf you don't go to church, try to find one...studies show that people with religious beliefs tend to be happier than those without them.\n\nAlso, do you live in a northern climate, or a place where it rains a lot.  I live in Vancouver, BC, and it rains most of the winter here.  My depression is worse in the winter because of the lack of sunlight.  If the lack of sunlight is a factor for you, get yourself a SAD light (SAD = seasonal effective disorder).  If you do buy one, make sure that the light that comes out of it is white.  Many products say that they are a SAD light, but they have an orange light.  In order for the product to work, if has to be a full-spectrum light, which is white.\n\nOkay, I hope I have been some help.  I wish you luck.
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I don't know of any specific excercise for depression that works best, but I would suggest something cardio and do it for a long time to really get the endorphin rush. I personally like running. Good Luck.
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St. John's Wort is effective for depression; you may want to ask an herbologist to get a complete answer.
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theres many things you can do. when im depressed or feeling low, i call or talk to one of my friends or family members. i also like listening to music. another thing you can do is eat your favorite food.
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Chocolate contains a neuro-transmitter, seratonin which acts as an anti-depressant. Here's a website to look at for more information: http://chinesefood.about.com/library/weekly/aa013100a.htm
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You eat baby powder??? You need to take some iron suplements for your weird cravings-it's called pica and some b vitamins for your depression while your at it.
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One thing is great for easing depression AND maintaining a healthy weight - exercise!  Get out there and walk, run, go to a gym if you can afford it, rollerskate, whatever.  It will give you energy and make it easier to concentrate as well as help you lose weight in a healthy way.  \n\nHere's a good link that explains some of the theories about exercises positive effect on people with depression...\n\nGood luck!