Friday, October 10, 2008

Diet and Lifestyle Changes for Depression

Making changes can be tough, especially when you are already depressed! Be gentle with yourself.

Work on things gradually one at a time. Pick the improvements that you can easily make and start with those first. Inform your friends and family that you are trying to eat differently so that you will feel better.

Ask for their support while making these changes. Depression is a serious condition that requires support from a physician, counselor, or other qualified therapist. Be sure to check with your health care provider before making any changes to your health care routine to ensure that you get the best care possible.

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DISCLAIMER:

This website is intended for educational purposes only. Read our full disclaimer. Always work with your physician for proper care and supervision. I strictly advise AGAINST combining herbs or natural therapies (aside from vitamins, minerals, or fish oil) with any form of anti-depressants. Although it is occasionally done, most naturopathic physicians, MD’s, and psychiatrists agree that until we have research demonstrating efficacy and safety herbs and natural anti-depressants with similar mechanisms to prescription drugs should not be simultaneously used. Also, although these medicines are “natural” they are still medicines. Please do not choose to discontinue your natural medicines without the advice of your physician, someone should be overseeing your care. Depression is complicated to sort out. Please do not try to do it alone. Someone needs to be documenting your mood fluctuations as well as when you start and stop specific therapies. Never make any changes to your health without first consulting with your physician. Have your physician check for drug interactions, and always be cautious when combining natural medicines and drugs for depression as the life threatening condition "Serotonin Syndrome" may occur. Work directly with a physician in regards to your bi-polar or depression.