4 Natural Treatments For Depression

Alternatives If Anti-Depressants Aren't Your Thing

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Today I’d like to talk about alternatives to anti-depressants when treating depression. While medication and/or therapy are usually necessary, in some cases, natural treatments for depression can be effective.

The Problem

According to The Priory treatment centres, almost 20% of people will experience depression at some time in their life. In 2019, approximately 280 million people worldwide were diagnosed with depression. In addition, Covid-19 caused fear, loneliness, and anxiety, contributing to a significant spike in mental health problems.

What Does Depression Feel Like?

If you want an in-depth explanation, you can read about my experiences suffering with the big D. However, here’s an idea of what a person with mild to moderate depression goes through:

• Crushing, debilitating sadness
• Low self-esteem
• Exhaustion
• Tearfulness
• Complete lack of motivation
• Having no interest in life
• Intense irritability
• Sudden bouts of anger
• Feeling hopeless