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Treating Depression Naturally?
Asked by A.O. from Topeka
on September 25, 2010
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Is anyone here treating depression naturally? If you do, what do you use and how effective is it? My husband is depressed but refuses treatment because of his job. Any...
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- Scientific research has shown that for many grades of depression, exercise 3x a week for 30 minutes is as effective as anti-depressants. Getting sleep and exercise is...
- How about St. Johns Wart - that's over the counter. D.
- The absolue greatest non-pharmaceutical way to treat depression is yo exercise. I see lots of men at my gym who play basketball together, swim, relax in the hot tub, ...
Homopathic Medicine/herbes for Depression and Anxiety
Asked by E.S. from Los Angeles
on December 3, 2008
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I was wondering if anyone has tried homopathic medication/herbes to help with depression and anxiety. HElp. I am trying to have a child and I don't want to take any d...
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- Hey there..Just saw your message but thought I would extend a hand...Here is my website..www.theartofcure.net...My specialty is womens issues and pediatrics. I am a ho...
- Try rhythmic breathing. There is a devise called "resperate" that is an expensive machine that helps you with slow rhythmic breathing/meditation techniques. This dev...
- Hi I have heard that St John's Wart is good for the treatment of depression. You might also want to look into counselling - there are tons of drug free treatments fo...
Breast Feeding While on Depression Medication
Asked by B.M. from Chicago
on April 30, 2008
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I have an appointment withmy doctor soon and I want him to switch me to a depression medication , so that I can breast feed. Any suggestions or feedback would help alot.
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- Zoloft has the most safety studies. I was on it while nursing my 4 yo, then while I was pregnant and now when I am nursing my 6 wk old. No problems at all.
- BZ: from the studies to date Zoloft appears safest but you can check what your doctor recommends with a lactation consultant. P., RLC, IBCLC Breastfeeding ...
- Zoloft...I've been taking that since June 2007 and I breastfeed my daughter, she's 8 months old now. It's been very safe.
Struggling with Anxiety and Depression
Asked by Z.V. from Dallas
on September 20, 2007
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I am struggling with anxiety and depression. I had heard about Lucinda Bassett's "Attacking Anxiety and Depression" tapes. Has anyone tried it? Has anyone heard anythi...
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- Many people are pleased with Bach's Rescue Remedy for anxiety. Worth a try. A book that helped me out was The Miracle of Mind Power by Dan Custer...and I also believ...
- It is so funny that you mentioned this because I was at a class at church the other day and the lady sitting next to me mentioned that she used them! She has severe b...
- My husband got the tapes at a very stressful time in his life and I being the happy go lucky person in our marriage said I would help him. I started the program with h...
Natural Remedies for Depression
Asked by S.S. from Chicago
on October 6, 2010
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Hi, my question is regarding natural ways to ease depression and do they really work. I am considering asking a Dr. to prescribe medications for depression, but I'm a...
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- There are so many levels and types of depression but you received some great suggestions. it is always worth a try to see if you can't releive symptoms with out the u...
- Good responses on diet and exercise and speaking with a counselor. I've done a lot of therapy at times of my life and I've also taken anti-depressants and have found t...
- I would not recommend St. John's Wort...not because it doesn't work but because it has many, many possible side effects and drug interactions. It works in a way simila...
Depression and Depo Provera
Asked by K.B. from Dayton
on February 24, 2007
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I was diagnosed with Anxiety 1 month ago. Then this past week I ended up going to the doctor crying, which is when he diagnosed me with depression. My question is, Has...
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- I was on the Depo and found that it did effect my mood swings. I basically felt that I was PMSing all the time. I believe that there is a strong possibility that it is...
- I have not used Depo, but was on the pill (a generic that ended in 777) and I had a lot of problems with mood swings and depression. I was told by so many people that...
- I had the same problem. I had terrible mood swings and somedays couldn't get out of bed. It was also almost two years before I had a period after I stopped taking the ...
When Is It Post Pardum Depression
Asked by A.P. from Chicago
on July 27, 2007
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About once a month I get very moody since my daughter was born. I'm very quick to snap at my husband and son. Lately (about the last 3 weeks or so) my son has been tak...
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- Hi A., It sounds like maybe severe pms. I am not a healthcare professional, so this is just my opinion... I had post partum depression beginning about a week after ...
- I have this and I figured out that it is severe PMS. It occurs about 1 week prior to my period. I did not have this prior to my pregnancy. It is horrible. Watch your c...
- I have had this since my second child, and I have a good friend who has it too. We figure it is PMS because it's for like a day or two (sometimes for a her a week) bu...
Post Partum Depression Question
Asked by E.W. from Chicago
on February 4, 2008
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Hi there!
I was wondering if anyone knows the time frame for post partum depression. With my DD, I had it almost right away, and it ended fairly quickly. This time,...
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- I can tell you from my experience that it can take awhile. I went undiagnosed with PPD after the birth of my 3.5 year old. It continued right through my second pregn...
- Last article I saw/read said it can occur for up to a year after baby!
- I agree with a lot of the other posts...I don't remember having any symptoms with my first. I noticed symptoms with my second, but she was almost 6 months old. I wen...
Post Pardum Depression
Asked by T.A. from San Diego
on February 26, 2008
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I just had a baby girl 2 months ago and I would have never expected to feel the aweful nightmare of PPD! I had an anxiety disorder before I got pregnant but with medic...
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- T., Please do not take any supplements or herbal "treatments" when taking prescribed antidepressants. There can be dangerous interactions. If you do decide to go...
- Are you nursing? I can help with herbs but I need to know for safety. e-mail me and I'll tell you more :)
- Remember it can take up to 2 weeks to feel the effects of the medication. Have you thought about getting involved with other moms and their babies-Mommy Group? Are you...
Irritable Uterus and Depression?
Asked by N.S. from Tucson
on April 6, 2009
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Hi, I just found out that I have a condition called Irritable Uterus (IU). I had it with my last pregnancy, but never got a diagnosis. I just had to deal with annoyi...
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- Hi N., I'm sorry to hear about your IU and depression. I know food is linked to hormone production and that you may consider assessing your diet. You could be eat...
- I did not have IU, but I had other issues that caused early contractions (starting at 26 weeks) that didn't get me anywhere. I know how difficult the last month of pr...
- I have not experienced an irritable uterus, but it sounds like your physician should have informed you much better on the issues associated with the diagnosis, as well...
