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Natural Ways to Overcome Your Depression Naturally

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If you have depression, then you know that one of the worst parts of this illness is that you really don’t want to get better in some ways. Depression becomes an outlet for your emotional pain. Somewhere deep inside you know you can’t go on like this, but the longer you remain depressed, the more difficult it is to claw your way out of it. Conventional medicines do not offer a cure, so to speak, only a means of dulling the pain but giving you a bunch of nasty side effects at the same time.

Instead of reaching for that pill bottle, try the numerous, natural methods of dealing with depression. Take a look at the top 12 ways you can begin to take steps today to break out of the depression mindset.

1. Begin with a journal

Write something every day, even if it’s just that you feel like crap and don’t want to write. Try to write about specific things that are bothering you or making you feel down. When you are having better days, you can review those crappy days and think about possible solutions for resolving those issues.

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2. Keep a to do list

Your to do list should include a little bit of everything;

some work or chores such as reading for knowledge, doing a load of laundry;

some rest, such as a short nap or lying in the grass watching clouds go by for an hour;

and some fun, whatever that might be for you.

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3. Exercise

Although exercise might sound like the last thing you want to do, numerous studies show that the endorphin release you get from exercise can help you tremendously.

Try doing something fun that doesn’t “feel” like exercise, such as dancing, yoga, swimming, bike rides, anything that gets you moving, that you enjoy, and that you will repeat almost daily is a good choice.

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4. Sleep

Be sure you get enough sleep, but not too much sleep.

If you suffer from insomnia, going camping for a week, with no electronics, should reset your biological clock.

Putting your feet in the dirt will also help your body ground with the earth, which helps to balance your hormones.

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5. Healthy diet

This is the time you really need to invest in your nutrition.

Eat plenty of fresh, organic, raw fruits and vegetables.

If you aren’t taking a B complex vitamin supplement, you should start right away.

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6. Detox

Performing a detox program can be a great way to reset the body and the mind.

Whatever detox program you choose, be sure it addresses parasites and candida, both of which can cause depression.

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7. Grounding and Sunlight

For those who suffer from depression, insomnia, frequent travel, and stress, grounding will help you immensely.

Sunlight, and the vitamin D your body makes from it, can be vital in restoring your mindset.

So talk a walk in the woods, enjoy the sunlight, and take off your shoes. read more about grounding and its benefits.

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8. Acupuncture

Like many alternative options, there is not a great deal of data regarding acupuncture and depression, but there is some research that suggests it can help.

One study involved 33 women and it showed that 64 percent of those women found that acupuncture completely reversed their depression.

This study was conducted by the University of Arizona.

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9. Support groups

These used to be the norm in most psychiatric settings but they aren’t as popular today.

For some people, however, they can be an excellent way to help treat milder forms of depression.

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10. Cognitive Behavior Therapy

This is a type of education for people with depression.

Thoughts trigger feelings. If you can be taught to be more aware of your thoughts, and therefore change how you feel, it can alter the way in which your brain works.

This is short term therapy, generally lasting no more than 10 to 20 sessions, but it has been shown to be just as effective, if not more so, than medication for those with moderate depression symptoms.

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11. Meditation

This is another one where there haven’t been a lot of studies done but the research that has been done suggests that it might prevent a relapse.

One study showed that 60 percent of people taking antidepressants relapsed into depression, while only 47 percent of those who did regular meditation relapsed.