I took an antidepressant medication for over a year then stopped. I was off it for a year and am now taking it again. I have read that statistically every relapse of depression you have makes it more likely you will experience depression again. Have you found it difficult to stay well off medication? I am concerned that I will get trapped into a cycle of taking medication, going off it, then needing it again. I'm wondering if I need to do more work on relaxation, reducing stress and reducing negative thinking, the kinds of psychological tools we can use. The problem is when I am feeling fine I forget about this kind of thing and get lazy on working on my thought processes. It would be great if you could share your experiences. Thanks!
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Yes depression does run in cycles. Yes, doing all the things you have mentioned will help you and with all the above mentioned, you can lead a helthier lifestyle and be thankful you can have clear thoughts and positive thoughts. You will enjoy life and be a joy to others and help others to learn more about this disease and ways to keep it under control. God bless you and give you words of wisdom to share with others. May you have a joyful day in the Lord.
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I've battled depression for most of my life and will probably be on an anti-depresant for the rest of my life. I am, however, seeking alternatives which has allowed me to lower my dosage of the presecription. I was up to 80 mgms, the maxium dosage. I am down to half now.
I've been taking various supplements that seem to help my depression considerably. I have researched thyroid functioning and discovered that most people have a sluggish thyroid even though tests show the thyroid otherwise. I take kelp tablets and take a tablespoon of virgin coconut oil everyday. Research shows that coconut oil elevates thyroid functioning. Kelp tablets provide iodine which the Thyroid requires to function.
I also detox regularly with detox tea and supplemental antioxidants. I take mega doses of Vit. C and take green tea caps.
LTriptophan is back on the market. LTriptophan is the amino acid the brain requires to produce Seritonin. Antidepressants elevate Seritonin levels to prevent depression. Low Seritonin levels is the cause of physiological depression.
Lastly, I exercise. Whatever I am doing has helped considerably and has made it possible for me to reduce the dosage of my antidepressant. But the best medicine is making the committent to glorifying the Lord by shining throughout the day. I go out of my way to smile and to make others smile. I go out of my way to be nice at work. I, also, work to keep the Lord in my heart, soul, mind in every breath. Staying present in Him is the ultimate lift. Staying present in Him is the best feeling ever. The secret to happiness and peace is to let God sit in the driver's seat and trust Him completely. When we try to do God's work, we get exhausted and warn down because God won't relinquish His control. He's our cheauffer through life. To try and take that away from Him is like trying to lift a semi truck with our bare hands. It can't be done (unless God wills it). We break the chains of bondage by putting complete trust in God and letting Him take charge of our lives. Over and over the bible tells us to trust in Him, to put the Kingdom of God first, and to constantly seek and pray. Relinquish self and your will to God. Get out of the driver seat and relax.
I've battled depression for most of my life and will probably be on an anti-depresant for the rest of my life. I am, however, seeking alternatives which has allowed me to lower my dosage of the presecription. I was up to 80 mgms, the maxium dosage. I am down to half now.
I've been taking various supplements that seem to help my depression considerably. I have researched thyroid functioning and discovered that most people have a sluggish thyroid even though tests show the thyroid otherwise. I take kelp tablets and take a tablespoon of virgin coconut oil everyday. Research shows that coconut oil elevates thyroid functioning. Kelp tablets provide iodine which the Thyroid requires to function.
I also detox regularly with detox tea and supplemental antioxidants. I take mega doses of Vit. C and take green tea caps.
LTriptophan is back on the market. LTriptophan is the amino acid the brain requires to produce Seritonin. Antidepressants elevate Seritonin levels to prevent depression. Low Seritonin levels is the cause of physiological depression.
Lastly, I exercise. Whatever I am doing has helped considerably and has made it possible for me to reduce the dosage of my antidepressant. But the best medicine is making the committent to glorifying the Lord by shining throughout the day. I go out of my way to smile and to make others smile. I go out of my way to be nice at work. I, also, work to keep the Lord in my heart, soul, mind in every breath. Staying present in Him is the ultimate lift. Staying present in Him is the best feeling ever. The secret to happiness and peace is to let God sit in the driver's seat and trust Him completely. When we try to do God's work, we get exhausted and warn down because God won't relinquish His control. He's our cheauffer through life. To try and take that away from Him is like trying to lift a semi truck with our bare hands. It can't be done (unless God wills it). We break the chains of bondage by putting complete trust in God and letting Him take charge of our lives. Over and over the bible tells us to trust in Him, to put the Kingdom of God first, and to constantly seek and pray. Relinquish self and your will to God. Get out of the driver seat and relax.
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