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How should i treat clinical depression without taking any antidepressants?

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Natural treatment: Alternative treatments for depression include exercise, eating a healthy diet, therapy, herbal supplements ( i.e. 5 htp, same and st john's wort), journaling and support groups. Vitamins can also be helpful such as a b complex, vitamin d and omega 3. If you have severe depression, therapy and medication work best.

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Answered 8/29/2013

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