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Please share an interesting fact about overcoming mild depression.

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Dr. Robert Kent answered

Specializes in Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Ignore: Always consider working out, can be more effective than medications in treating mild depression.

Answered 3/8/2014

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Dr. Robert Kent answered

Specializes in Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Ignore: Try taking quick cold shower (if your healthy) once every few days, can mildly increase serotonin.

Answered 3/8/2014

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Dr. Robert Kent answered

Specializes in Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Ignore: Be open to discussing with your primary care doc, can offer a great deal of options.

Answered 3/8/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: Make sure to exercise daily for 30 minutes to improve circulation to the body and brain.

Answered 3/31/2014

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Ignore: Mild depression can be a normal reaction to a loss. If it persists try cognitive therapy.

Answered 4/18/2014

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Dr. Ramon Garcia-septien answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Ignore: This patient may well find their symptoms begin to subside without treatment over time.

Answered 4/24/2015

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Immerse yourself in activities you truly enjoy. Avoid alcohol and illicit substances.

Answered 7/21/2014

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Aerobic: Aerobic exercise can be help lift moods.

Answered 6/14/2014

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Exposure: Exposure to natural light in the morning can help improve moods.

Answered 6/19/2014

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Ignore: Exercise will improve sleep and self-esteem and also reduce anxiety and stress caused by depression.

Answered 9/5/2014

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Ignore: Strong scientific evidence supports St. John's Wort as an alternative to Rx for mild depression.

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Dr. David Barnum answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Ignore: Regular physical activity, especially aerobic, has been shown to be effective for mild depression.

Answered 1/12/2018

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Dr. Paul Pyles answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Ignore: If you find yourself feeling low, try to distract yourself with a healthy activity. Call a friend.

Answered 5/3/2015

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Ignore: Exercise,Light Therapy,Mood diary,Acupuncture, Support groups,Fish oil,Meditation,Saffron,Yoga,SAMe.

Answered 3/17/2015

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Ignore: Motivation follows action. Do not wait to feel motivated. Start doing something . Motivation comes.

Answered 3/30/2015

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Ignore: Try changing venues every day. Its harder to stay depressed when you are in a different location.

Answered 5/12/2016

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Ignore: Staying active relieves depression. Do at least two positive activities/day to feel less depressed.

Answered 4/18/2015

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Ignore: Getting active, socially and physically, will combat the helpless feelings associated with depressio.

Answered 5/1/2016

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Ignore: Get out of the house. Walk daily at least 20-30 minutes. Stay connected with friends and family.

Answered 7/1/2015

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Ignore: Create a list of things you are grateful for. Add one item to the list every night.

Answered 3/16/2017

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Ignore: Mild depression is often reactive; utilize interpersonal networks to work through these events.

Answered 3/26/2017

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