Depression

Most people have occasional low moods, but in depression they become persist for months or years. Feeling tearful and low, particularly in the morning; lack of energy and confidence; find it hard to concentrate or make decisions; sleep problems, loss of sex drive; changes in appetite; frequent crying spells; and suicidal thoughts are the symptoms of depression. Depression is often a reaction to a life event such as bereavement, or it may have no obvious cause. Some women have depression after childbirth and lack of sunlight in winter makes some people feel sad. Antidepressant drugs are commonly prescribed for depression but carry with them many side effects. Natural remedies can improve mood and eventually restore a balanced feeling of well-being. 

Home Remedies

• Try to fast for 2 to 3 days on apple juice. This will act as a very effective
     nerve tonic and recharge the nerves with new energy and life.

• Rub some coconut oil or sunflower oil on scalp and soles of your feet at
     bedtime.

• Nose drops of warm sesame oil or brahmi ghee (2 to 3 drops in each
     nostril) is effective for relieving depression.

• Drink ginger tea (1/2 to 1 teaspoon of ginger powder steeped in hot
     water) twice a day.

• Take one or two grams of the powder of the dry root of the asparagus
     plant daily.

Do’s

• Try to eat regularly, even though you may not feel like it. Include plenty of
     vegetables and fruits.

• Exercise regularly. Try practicing deep breathing exercises and muscle
     relaxation methods.

• If have occasional sad or negative thoughts, distract yourself by listening
     to the radio or watching TV, which require little concentration.

• Try to spend more time relating to people; it will help lift the depression
     and also think positive.
• Tackle only one problem at a time; if necessary, break it down into
     smaller, achievable goals and work through them.

• Get sufficient sleep.
• Do meditation.

Don’ts

• Avoid tea, coffee, alcohol, chocolate, colas, all white flour products, sugar,
     food colorings, chemical additives, and strong condiments.

• Try to avoid extra stress. If possible, postpone or delegate important
     decisions.
• Avoid antidepressant drugs and other prescription drugs (if possible).
• Don’t bottle up worries. Share your feelings and emotions with close
     relatives or friends. Talking about problems is not a sign of weakness.

 See Doctor                                    

• Having suicidal thoughts.
• Depression is becoming more severe or lasts longer than two weeks.