12 Non-Medicinal Ways to Fight Depression (#2 Seems Weird but It Works!)

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6. Think Magnesium!

Most Americans greatly underestimate the power of this little mineral. It is the fourth- most abundant mineral in the body and is responsible for more than 300 bodily systems, many of which regulate biomechanical function. When we are low on magnesium (and most of us are) we can’t keep the chemicals in our brains stable, we have low energy levels, we cannot regulate our heartbeat and we can’t synthesize DNA.

Our modern diets don’t have anywhere near the amount of magnesium that they used to — and no living thing can make magnesium. We must eat magnesium or absorb it in some other way to get our fill.

Increase your consumption of foods that are high in magnesium such as:

Black beans
Almonds
Cashews
Bananas
Spinach
Soymilk
Kale
Swiss chard

You can also try rubbing some magnesium oil on your feet each night before bed. You can also take regular baths with Epsom salt, which really isn’t a salt, but actually flakes of magnesium. There are magnesium supplements, but most people have a hard time digesting and absorbing magnesium this way.

7. Seek Social Support

You can reduce feelings of isolation and disconnection from people by maintaining a strong support network. You are not alone, and talking to others who have been, or are currently going through, many of the emotions and experiences you are going through can make things easier. You can find a group through your doctor, therapist, or even your local college or church.

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