This condition can affect anyone. There are plenty of holistic approaches you can take to help but if your symptoms persist please talk to your doctor.
- Be sure to get regular day light.
- Talk to your friends or family or even to Aware (Ireland only).
- Make sure you have a regular sleep pattern. Go to bed at the same time every night, even on the weekends.
- Resist the urge to sleep in, in the mornings. Your not doing yourself any favours.
- Set goals for yourself.
- Talk up a new hobby or interest like an art class.
- St. John's wort is a herbgreat for treating anxiety or depression and it also improves sleep quality.
- Ginger is another herb with great antidepressant properties.
- Take time to do something nice for yourself like having a relaxing aromatherapy massage. This can do wonders to re energise you and lift your spirits.
- If you wanted to use some oils yourself, i'd recommend a bath with three drops each of the following essential oils; Bergamot, Lavender and Frankincense.
- Be aware of the food your eating. Its easy to slip into bad habits and eat all the wrong things.
- Avoid alcohol and caffeine in tea, coffee and fizzy drinks.
- Saffron, although its an expensive spice is said to ease depression.
- Depression can lower your bodies resistance leaving you prone to getting sick with aliments like colds or flu. So don't forget to eat plenty of fresh fruit and veg.
- Try not to skip meals. Been hungry will make you feel sluggish and possible more depressed.
Last of all. Exercise for at least 30minutes a day. Even a light walk during your lunch break or in the evening will help to boost your spirits. Why not drag your partner off that couch and get them to join you.
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