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What's the best drug for melancholic depression. specially to boost energy, motivation, positivity, etc. raising serotonin alone hasn't worked. thanks?
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Nutrition: Good lifestyle choices are more effective than drugs. Try reducing carbohydrates, take a fish oil supplement, take a vitamin d supplement, and a high dose magnesium supplement(unless you have kidney disease then ask your doctor about magnesium).
Answered 7/27/2013
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