How to get rid of depression?

If you have been depressed for a long time, do not like what you loved before, nothing pleases, then you may have depression.

How to get rid of depression on your own without going to the doctor?

Let's consider several ways:

1. Eliminating negative ideas.

There are several false and negative ideas that can cause depression. It:

• “I have a fine mental organization, and I cannot change myself”
• “I have such circumstances” (This: not the country of residence, no money, no one loves me, etc.)
• “Depression is only a psychological illness, the physical condition of the body has nothing to do with it”

This is the most effective and safest method for treating depression. Meditation is soothing, mood-rewarding, and stress-relieving.

Meditation instruction:

• Sit up straight with your back straight and your head tilted back a little.
• Close your eyes.
• Pay attention to the sensations that occur when you breathe.
• Listen to your breath, feel it. There is nothing in the world but breath. You think of nothing but breathing.
• Everything. As soon as you feel that emotions begin to take over, calmly return to the sensations of your own breathing.

Attention! Meditation has no immediate effect! Depression won't go away right away! Constant training is required.

1. We strengthen physical health.

If you are using antidepressants such as alcohol, tobacco and drugs, stop using them immediately. They only make the situation worse.

There is a natural antidepressant – sports and physical work.

At first, you may have natural resistance and laziness, do not give up. Show willpower. And soon physical activity will be enjoyable.

Walk in the fresh air as much as possible.

1. We strengthen the nervous system.

Don't screw yourself up. Find a way to admire the beautiful: nature, painting, children, clouds.

Depression is not the end of the world, it is just a disease, just like the common cold. Remember that you need peace of mind. No wonder the ancient Aesculapius treated patients, prescribing them a long and full sleep.

1. We create comfortable living conditions.

One of the great ways to get rid of depression is through a change of scenery.

If you live in a family with a large number of relatives, then try to move from them to a separate apartment.

If you cannot do this, then try to create comfort in your own space. Put things in order there.

Four-legged pets are also excellent for relieving depression. Make yourself a friend: a cat, a dog, or a turtle. And an aquarium with swimming fish will also help meditate.

If you're depressed, indulge in a bite of your favorite treat. Of course, you do not need to eat food in huge portions, just take a slice and try to eat it slowly, with pleasure.

Products capable of producing the so-called “happiness hormone”:

• bananas and chocolate,
• various types of legumes,
• greens.

But flour and fatty foods do not improve mood, settling in extra pounds.

So you can supplant experiences, concentrating on the plot of the picture.

1. Experimenting with looks.

Change your look, change your hairstyle, update your wardrobe. In general, having changed your image, you will try on the image of a new person. Most likely, the depression will pass.

Begin to intensively communicate with friends, relatives. Do not become isolated in yourself and your problems.

1. Having sex or relaxing with a massage.

It is good to use both. Get positive emotions, enjoy.

The following vitamins and minerals help with depression:

• vitamin B1 (found in soybeans, wheat germ, brown rice, and brewer's yeast);

• vitamin B3 (found in poultry, fish, eggs, legumes);

• vitamin B 6 (found in seafood, buckwheat);

• vitamin B12 (in milk and dairy products, as well as in fish).

• calcium (found in milk and dairy products, legumes, nuts, herbs, meat, fish, eggs);

• zinc (found in oysters, seaweed, mushrooms, radishes, turkey meat);

• folic acid (found in brown rice, green vegetables, liver, soy).

• Borage (borage) is considered one of the best medicinal herbs for depression. The infusion is very simple to prepare: brew 1 tbsp with a glass of boiling water. spoon of herbs, cover and leave for 2 hours, then strain. Take a ready-made infusion before meals 3 times a day for 0.5 cups. It helps to get rid of emotional disorders of varying severity.

• Bird highlander. 3 tbsp. boil spoons of herbs with 1 glass of boiling water, leave for 1 hour, drain. The cooked broth should be taken in 1 tbsp. spoon 3 times a day.

• Peppermint. 1 tbsp. pour a spoonful of mint leaves with 1 cup boiling water, leave for 1 hour, strain. Take 2 times a day (morning and evening) for 0.5 cups.

• St. John's wort. St. John's wort is a herb with yellow flowers that is as effective as antidepressants prescribed by doctors, but gives fewer side effects. It contains substances that appear to stimulate the neurons in the brain.

To get rid of depression, pour 1-2 teaspoons (with a slide) of dry collection with 1 glass of boiling water. Insist 10 minutes. Then strain the tea leaves, cool slightly and drink 1-2 glasses daily.

• Radiola rosea or ginseng. If you feel weak, start taking a tincture of Radiola rosea or ginseng in the morning. They will raise the fighting spirit and improve the general condition.