Home Remedy for Depression

Realize depression is an illness - like a cold, flu or cancer. Having depression does not mean you are "messed up".  Sometimes the most "together" people get seriously depressed.

Most people have either had depression or know somebody that has.

Depression can be a serious illness.  A physician will usually prescribe medication that will mask the depression, it however will not cure the cause. (Although it is certainly something to consider if you feel very very bad or suicidal).

Sometimes a chemical imbalance can be triggered by events.  This could be the death of a loved one, marital abuse, having an affair, drug use, loss of a job or other tragic events.  Consider the cause of your depression as you plan your recovery.

Is there a home remedy for depression?

Yes, there are plenty of alternative treatments.

If you are affected by depression try any, or a combination of the treatments listed below.

Home Remedy for Depression using St John's Wort

St Johns Wort capsules taken once to three times per day will lighten one's mood.

Home Remedy for Depression -Get out in nature

Being in nature will help. Flowers that smell good, bright sunshine and fresh air will maybe not cure you, but will elevate your spirits.

When you are depressed you are unable to function normally and perform everyday tasks

Home Remedy for Depression -Sleep More

Sleep more and drink plenty of water. I am often amazed how often this simple therapy will cure almost anything. 

In "Your Body's Many Cries for Water," Dr. F. Batmanghelidj, MD, describes how chronic dehydration can cause numerous diseases by crippling the "transportation system" of important enzymes and hormones. When these enzymes and hormones cannot reach the organs they need to reach, many diseases result. When vital nutrients cannot reach the brain, depression and mental disorders result. In one of his studies, there was a 30% improvement in Alzheimer's patients after adding just three extra glasses of water a day to their diet. Most people find that, by sleeping eight hours and drinking eight glasses of water a day, their depression is alleviated.

Home Remedy for Depression using Myrrh

The herb myrrh, can be burned, or a teaspoon of powdered myrrh can be added to a glass of boiled water and drank twice a day is an extremely effective home remedy for deppression.

Home Remedy for Depression by focusing on the Positive

Every day just write down at least one good or happy thing you saw, heard, did, or thought happened to you. When you're feeling down go back and read the good things that actually happen every day. People who do this for a couple of weeks say they are pretty amazed at the difference.

Author and publisher Chris Taylor suffered terrible years of depression after a series of traumatic events. She turned her life around by using only natural methods. Learn how she did it.