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Non Drug based tips

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UK-Ven-medicate
UK-Ven-medicate

There are plenty of use either taking prescribed drugs or unprescribed unlicensed herbal remedies. These help us all in different ways but i was wondering what other little gems people may have that have helped them however obvious or peculiar they may be ? These methods are usually the ways we eradicate the issues around depression rather than mask them with meds. Don't get ne wrong thous the meds help stabilise you when your on your journey.

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  • UK-Ven-medicate
    UK-Ven-medicate

    Posted

    So We have 

    1. Counselling

    2. Pilates

    3. Complimentary and Holsitic Health

    4. Exercise

    Anyone tried Aromatherapy, someone PM me and suggest sex

    • dinky_dee
      dinky_dee UK-Ven-medicate

      Posted

      Ha ha yeah that last one should help if you have the drive of course these drugs tend to zap desires for that.

      Lavendar is nice for relaxation & clarysage but it can make you a bit "high"

    • UK-Ven-medicate
      UK-Ven-medicate dinky_dee

      Posted

      Got to admit it tickled me and put a smile on my face, it has a fairly noticeable effect on us men
  • dinky_dee
    dinky_dee UK-Ven-medicate

    Posted

    I've most recently found rollerskating good, I take my kids every week & it's under £3 a session at my local sports centre. I may even buy myself some skates for the summer & go to the coat on a long stretch of (level) path for exercise. 
  • chris56723
    chris56723 UK-Ven-medicate

    Posted

    I have had many meds and many sessions I found one to one with a good thearpist helps I've had many relaxation sessions too . Not on any at the mo though , 
  • PharmaSara
    PharmaSara UK-Ven-medicate

    Posted

    Hi, just wanted to add about CBT - Try MoodGym - free internet based CBT that you do in your own time at home/work/on the bus. Really helped me with moderate depression. I really didn't want any medication (this time, tried them before) and I'm so pleased I've got to this stage without tablets as that was important to me. Also, serotonin-boosting foods! bananas and nuts! Also of course....sunshine and exercise are essential. Just gotta make time for it.
    • UK-Ven-medicate
      UK-Ven-medicate PharmaSara

      Posted

      nice one Sarah, I have used this too. Think it will help other to know its available
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