Otc Depression Remedies

[Era Might]

I'm trying to do some research for someone on OTC stuff they can take that might help with depression. They're not necessarily opposed to seeing a doctor but want to try OTC solutions first. Any suggestions? I'm trying to wade through a bunch of information on Google but don't know what's a good lead and what's not.

[Basilisa Marie]

B vitamins.  Seriously.   

 

I struggled with some depression-like symptoms for a while (lethargy, hopelessness, low self image, etc), but not enough to really merit other drugs.  Popping a B complex vitamin almost always helped me get over that little hump so that I could get myself out of the hole and get moving.  B vitamins give you energy, just make sure you don't take more than one pill a day, because B overdose can cause nerve damage.  Drinking St. John's Wort tea every day kind of helped too, but wasn't nearly as effective for me than popping a B vitamin. 

[Era Might]

B vitamins.  Seriously.   

 

I struggled with some depression-like symptoms for a while (lethargy, hopelessness, low self image, etc), but not enough to really merit other drugs.  Popping a B complex vitamin almost always helped me get over that little hump so that I could get myself out of the hole and get moving.  B vitamins give you energy, just make sure you don't take more than one pill a day, because B overdose can cause nerve damage.  Drinking St. John's Wort tea every day kind of helped too, but wasn't nearly as effective for me than popping a B vitamin. 

 

Any in particular?

[Basilisa Marie]

I currently use a B-12, but a "complex" B vitamin has also worked for me (one with 12, 6, etc).  

[rachael]

the sun....exercise....fruit

[HisChildForever]

http://www.psycheducation.org/depression/LightTherapy.htm

[rachael]

http://www.psycheducation.org/depression/LightTherapy.htm

 

i second this!