Comments on: Is there an ALTERNATIVE depression remedy that is likely to help anyone who needs it?

By: Dr. Ima G. Neus

Dr. Ima G. Neus — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:08:54 +0000

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By: hypnosharon

hypnosharon — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:37:28 +0000

Nothing’s likely to work in a real rush because it usually takes some time to adjust, but, depending on the level of depression, there can be small improvements that take place straight away, they’re just not always long standing to start off with.

There’s a link below to a really excellent book that uses CBT techniques. The only problem might be that if the person is in deep depression they may not have enough energy to read it so if you know them well you might be able to work through some of the techniques with them.

By: H-man

H-man — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:43:29 +0000

Booze will work for awhile, but then when you come down it is worse.

By: Dune

Dune — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:24:58 +0000

Sometimes all it takes is friendship, and someone to talk with.

By: Loose Change™¢

Loose Change™¢ — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:18:56 +0000

Alternative as opposed to what? Thorazine? Oh, sure, just visit your local pharmacy, they got enough chemicals to place half of Ohio into la-la land.

Edit: Sorry, I missed the part about refusing to see a doc or a therapist. I wouldn’t recommend herbal remedies, I reckon they are nothing but a placebo. I’m sure many herbalists would disagree with me, but I have never seen any beneficial effects from, say, St. John’s Wort.

Alcohol in reasonable amounts (like a half bottle of wine) may help with depression.

By: SnowCold

SnowCold — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:16:34 +0000

I reckon the other contributors here gave excellent suggestions, and I want to add to that and say that a nutritional supplement would be excellent.. such as a excellent multivitamin containing high levels of B Vitamins, antioxidants, and magnesium to name a few nutrients. Also, EFA’s (essential fatty acids) are excellent to have, whether as a supplement or a regular part of the diet.