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Look for someone who works with a lab that does neurotransmitter testing. If you're not psychotic, but plainly depressed, the question is basically if you need
by _98fj 10y ago
Look for someone who works with a lab that does neurotransmitter testing.
If you're not psychotic, but plainly depressed, the question is basically if you need your serotonine or your dopamine/noradrenaline boosted. A blood test can tell you that.
Other than that:
. Go outside every single morning. A study in a german hospital showed that 20 minutes of daily exposure to daylight can reduce meds by 30%.
. Go running for 15 minutes every single day. I say 15 minutes because it's supposed to become an easy "no-brainer" ritual.
. Keep a diary in which, every single day, you make a list about strictly only the positive things that happened that day.
- daveguy 10y agoThis is good advice for supplemental improvement if you are already getting professional help. I just wanted to add. If these things don't work, or you are feeling suicidal, or haven't talked to anyone -- please talk to your doctor. The same treatments will not work for everyone and it is not your fault if a regimen doesn't help or you can't stick with it. Even 15 minute no brainers are difficult when you are depressed. Also, be honest about your symptoms. Anxiety may be easier to talk to your doctor about, but you can wind up prescribed addictive narcotics that will hurt rather than help.
- _98fj 10y agoAgreed. Thank you for this important amendment.