Herbal Remedies For Depression

Herbal remedies for depression might help with your mood, but be careful with the herbs that you choose and how they might interact with other medications.

Almost everyone feels sad at one time or another. Roughly 50% of the population will suffer from depression at least once in their lives due to loss of a loved one, loss of a job and just about any major life change. Additional causes include thyroid disorders, poor diet resulting in vitamin deficiencies, stress and lack of exercise.

Symptoms of chronic and perhaps severe depression include:

  • Consistently depressed mood and sadness
  • Loss of interest in activities and hobbies
  • Irritability
  • Sleeplessness,awakening in the middle of the night or too much sleep
  • Loss of appetite or increase in eating
  • Persistent feelings of guilt, worthlessness
  • Fatigue
  • Recurring headaches or backaches
  • Suicidal thoughts

Most of the time, depression is due to a lack of a chemical in the brain known as seratonin. For many, psychotherapy can relieve depression, while others need medication. These drugs have helped many people but for some they have side effects, and some of these drugs remain in the body for weeks after they are discontinued.

Herbal remedies for depression are used with the same view as psychiatrists have:depression is a physical ailment with emotional symptoms! Single herbs may help for long term use in mild depression, while more severe cases may benefit from multiple herbs.

NO ONE should subsitute herbs for prescribed medications or psychotherapy without first discussing it with a healthcare provider. Immediately call emergency services if you are having thoughts of suicide.

Learn more about beneficial herbs for depression.

Read about more herbs at the Herb Dictionary Online.



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