Chew on this: Sanity isn't served on a dinner plate. Clench your teeth and take a cold look at your thinking, what you do, what ideas you've gotten, what feelings you encourage, and how they interact with one another to sabotage your effectiveness as a person. Managing cognition & behavior is the basis of evidence-based psychotherapy today. Get a guide. "which wolf will win? The one that you feed." eat wisely.
Answered 12/9/2013
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I wish!: There's no food that on its own, reliably prevents or treats mental health issues. However, studies show that diets high in processed foods are correlated with depression. Protect yourself by eating a whole-foods, high veggie & fruit, healthy fats, and lean protein diet. Also avoid overuse of alcohol (known to worsen depression). Avoid stimulants like caffeine (can increase anxiety).
Answered 5/29/2016
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There are some foods: There are some foods to avoid. Junk food, sweet, may give a high and then a low. Alcohol is a depressant and can exacerbate depression, even though people think they feel better when they start to drink, it actually makes people more depressed. Herbal teas can help relax people.
Answered 5/2/2016
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Foods and depression: What we put in our bodies can affect our moods. It has been my experience that in general a balanced diet is most helpful. There are foods to avoid. Caffeine, excessive sugar and chocolate can increase anxiety symptoms- so avoid them. Alchohol can increase depressive symptoms, as it bus a central nervous system depressant. Eat a healthy diet and exercise.
Answered 6/19/2014
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