Anonymous
Post 12/05/2015 19:43     Subject: Natural supplements to treat depression and anxiety
Anonymous wrote:Exercise.

Yes, exercise works wonders. What do you do if you are too depressed to exercise? I think the motivation part is a huge hurdle here.
Anonymous
Post 12/05/2015 19:35     Subject: Natural supplements to treat depression and anxiety
Exercise.
Anonymous
Post 12/05/2015 19:32     Subject: Re:Natural supplements to treat depression and anxiety
Anyone who uses B complex-- can you recommend a brand that works?
Anonymous
Post 12/05/2015 16:26     Subject: Re:Natural supplements to treat depression and anxiety
OP here- I just purchased the light therapy box off amazon. Reviews are encouraging. I just spent most of my day in bed and used the TV as a babysitter for DC. It was beautiful day outside. I hate living like this this. I hope this works. Let's go amazon prime. I'll keep you posted.
Anonymous
Post 12/05/2015 10:01     Subject: Natural supplements to treat depression and anxiety
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Can someone explain bright light therapy?


I'd like to know too and also what kind of lights?


They have light boxes (some are sold at Barnes and Noble if you want to see it in person, they are on Amazon as well) that you turn on and sit near in the morning, but for no more than 20 min or so.
Anonymous
Post 12/05/2015 10:00     Subject: Natural supplements to treat depression and anxiety
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Brahmi.


Didn't know Brahmi helped. Did you try this PP?


Yes. Absolutely amazing. Also a great natural sleep aid. Also my HS student uses it for concentration.
Anonymous
Post 12/05/2015 09:44     Subject: Natural supplements to treat depression and anxiety
Anonymous wrote:Can someone explain bright light therapy?


I'd like to know too and also what kind of lights?
Anonymous
Post 12/04/2015 21:52     Subject: Natural supplements to treat depression and anxiety
5-HTP has worked wonders for me but don't take it if you are on anti-depressants. http://depression.about.com/od/5-HTP/a/5-HTP-For-Depression.htm
Anonymous
Post 12/04/2015 21:19     Subject: Natural supplements to treat depression and anxiety
Can someone explain bright light therapy?
Anonymous
Post 12/04/2015 21:13     Subject: Natural supplements to treat depression and anxiety
Anonymous wrote:Brahmi.


Didn't know Brahmi helped. Did you try this PP?
Anonymous
Post 12/04/2015 20:09     Subject: Re:Natural supplements to treat depression and anxiety
How about light therapy?
I'm considering trying it this winter.
Anonymous
Post 12/04/2015 20:08     Subject: Re:Natural supplements to treat depression and anxiety
Anonymous wrote:Many more options:

1. Meditation
2. Herbal tea - St. John's wort and Chamomile
3. Less social media (especially Facebook)
4. CBT techniques
5. Magnesium through Magnesium oil or Magnesium supplements
6. For depression - Bright light therapy in the morning

More here:
http://www.natural-alternative-therapies.com/overcome-anxiety-and-panic/

Hope this helps


I think this is a great list and I use some of the strategies too, just wanted to point out that St. John's Wort may interfere with the effectiveness of the Pill. Just as an FYI
Anonymous
Post 12/04/2015 20:07     Subject: Natural supplements to treat depression and anxiety
Brahmi.
Anonymous
Post 12/04/2015 20:05     Subject: Re:Natural supplements to treat depression and anxiety
I've been giving DC fish oil, D , B complex and a probiotic. This along with exercise is pretty effective. Adding CBT soon.
Anonymous
Post 12/04/2015 16:34     Subject: Natural supplements to treat depression and anxiety
Vitamin D for sure and B-complex