Any at home tips for depression?

Yes.: Exercise causes a beneficial change in neurochemicals. B-complex vitamins. St. Johns wort, if not on MAO medication. Get out and serve others is a big one. Sunshine. Give thanks and gtratitude for all things, even the experience. Forgive and ask for help from above.

Tips for depression: Exercise ( at least walk every day 30 minutes). Force yourself to think positively ( do not pay too much attention to the a.N.Ts or automated negative thoughts . Read positive books. Go out of the house. Get involved in helping others (volunteer programs). Go to comedy shows. Be active in your religious community. Consider medications : talk to pcp or psychiatrist.

See below: Establish routine, schedule, to make your environment more predictable. Self-care routine -- set a times of the day for exercising, hobbies, reading, (doesn't have to be done all at once, but even 15min.), work on me time. Practice relaxation, positive visualizations -- you can find scripts on line or in the library. If you're being treated, stay compliant with treatment. Good luck!

CBT Workbook: You may find picking up a workbook, the cognitive behavioral workbook for depression: a step-by-step program (http://www.Amazon.Com/cognitive-behavioral-workbook-depression-step/dp/1572244739) may be a good start. Research consistently shows us that there are three extremely important components to managing depression -- good sleep patterns, healthy eating, regular exercise.

Stay active: Exercise is a great way to relieve stress. Your body releases endorphins during exercise, which can help you feel calm. If you exercise 30 - 60 minutes a day, your stress levels can improve. When stressed, take 5 slow, deep breaths with your eyes closed, then roll your shoulders forward 5 times, then back 5 times. This will slow your heart rate and release tension in your neck and shoulders.

Exercise: If possible, get yourself outside for a vigorous walk every day for 20 minutes or more. Exercise releases what are known as endorphins (natural chemicals that make you feel good) into your system. Don't look for overnight results, or dramatic results. But after about a week of doing this, see if your mood changes.