Combating Mild Depression With Food
Millions of Americans suffer from severe depression. For decades, severe depression has been linked to increased risk of suicide, substance abuse, deterioration of personal relationships, and many more self destructive actions. But while the dangers of severe depression are now almost universally recognized, hardly any attention is being paid to the millions of Americans who are experiencing mild depression.
One of the reasons for this is that mild depression is much more difficult to spot. And, unlike, the severe form of the disease, those suffering from the milder version are rarely in a life threatening situation brought on by the illness.
For instance, common symptoms for those who have mild depression are insomnia, irritability, listlessness, and difficulty in concentrating. Taken individually, these symptoms, to be sure, are nuisances. But nevertheless, none of them are particularly dangerous. Having said that, none of these symptoms conclusively shows that the person is even experiencing mild depression.. Each symptom could just as easily indicate the presence of another, totally different, illness. This is one reason that mild depression is so hard to diagnose.
Let me proceed with this brief article. If you believe that you’re having depressive episodes, by all means, you should see a doctor. But that doesn’t mean that you cannot try treatments on your own as well. Particularly, treatments that pose practically no chance of doing you harm. And one of the most overlooked treatments for all types of illnesses, including depression, is food.
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Although, there are many potential treatments for mild depression, a simple change in diet can be the simplest, as well as the most effective. For example, over the years, there have been many studies linking depression with low levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the diet. So, a simple increase in the diet of walnuts, salmon, shrimp, tofu, and other foods that are high in omega-3 fatty acids, will automatically help to fortify your system against depression. And, the same is true for getting rid of the deficiencies in other essential minerals, vitamins, and nutrients.
But, not only will eating healthier improve your mental outlook, you’ll undoubtedly find that your body is becoming healthier as well.
Using food to combat diseases and illnesses is often referred to as food therapy. This is based on the theory that foods essentially contain the building blocks of our body. The enzymes, minerals, vitamins, water, proteins, and so on, that we need to live all come from foods. And, the more nutritious the foods that we eat, the stronger our immune system becomes. But, in addition, good food stabilizes our nervous system, making it less likely that we experience mild depression.
Julie Frey writes about bipolar disorder, mild depression, depression statistics, and other depression and bipolar related issues. Please visit her website for more related articles.
Im in severe depression. How can I come back to life? I’m practically a shut in. I cant afford therapy. I feel like im just gonna die in this bed. Please help me. My spirit’s broken from abuse ive suffered. But I want to live, to enjoy life again
Effective Severe Depression Treatment. On the other hand, some do succeed in coping up with such situations effectively, but the ones who don’t, fall prey to severe depression. Not many people are aware of
Wow…been there. My mom was actually afraid I WAS going to die in my bed…I rarely got out of it for five years…and I'm only 33. Everyone's situation is different, but for me, I had to realize that part of the depression was caused by an unhappy marriage and I got out of it. Another part was clinical…a chemical imbalance with which my psychiatrist is still helping me. It's getting better though. Keeping a journal can help you figure yourself out. For instance, is it worse at night? Do your eating habits play a role? Etc… Sometimes we just exist and don't really SEE what is going on. I find that if I can manage to MAKE myself start on it, exercise helps. If I can just convince myself that five minutes of exercise is all I’ve to do and MAKE myself, I often continue for an hour and feel a good bit better. Also, there are support groups for people with Depression and Bi-Polar. There are ones online, too if you lack the “get up and go” to leave the house at first. Just having someone who understands and can share their experience and coping strategies can help SO MUCH MORE than all your “normal” friends and family telling you to “cheer up” or “snap out of it.” I’m not a psychiatrist or psychologist, by any means. All I can give you is words from experience. I've dealt with this since I was fifteen and have had my ups and downs since. I was recently diagnosed as bipolar. Here is a great online resource:
OPL Severe Depression. Chapter two Defining severe depression. Roger S. McIntyre and Jay Nathanson [ Abstract] [Browse Figures]. Chapter three Epidemiology and burden of depression
Poor girl I feel for ya.It's hard because no one understands and the help isn't good.Just find the strength to do something little every day and build it up.Just getting out in the fresh air will make you feel a bit better.You'll just worry more stuck in all day
Dealing With Chronic Severe Depression: A Family’s Perspective. Families are effected by members who suffer from chronic severe depression. Sometimes the family supporting a depressed person needs support and
I know how you feel. I've been in that spot before. Sometimes youtube videos on motivation helped me. Remember that its all in your head. ATTITUDE IS KEY. We can't complain about life if we’ren't doing anything to change it! Be confident in who you’re and realize that there is so much out there to live for, YOU JUST HAVE TO FIGHT FOR IT! Tell yourself that you’re a fighter and that everything will fall into place. You can do it! Remember that no matter how bad your situation is, it could always be or get worse. Love the life that you have and EMBRACE it! Anything in this world is yours sweety, you just have to have the right attitude to reach out and grab it! Don't be depressed, get out of bed and tell yourself that you’re going to make a difference! God loves you, you’re one of a kind and nobody else in this world has the same identity as you. You were given this life for a reason, now go out there and show yourself with a smile!