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Please describe a good way to deal with depression?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Depression: Start with a medical evaluation to rule out medical causes of your symptoms. Medications are sometimes indicated. Talking therapy to include Cognitive Behavioral therapy or psychotherapy can be effective. Aim for daily exercise, 8 hours of sleep per night & good nutrition w 5 servings of veggies & 4 of fruit per day. Try tai chi, yoga, Qi Gong, progressive muscle relaxation & deep breathing

Answered 5/25/2020

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Multimodal: previous answers good in addition I would look for a good multivitamin, and supplement with 400-500mg magnesium gluconate, or citrate and consider adding 3000mg /d essential fatty acids, krill oil would be a good choice and a multistrain probiotic

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See below: Don't do it alone! find a mental health provider who will help you get through the difficulties and help you learn new coping skills: self-care routine, meditation, relaxation, setting up achievable goals. Consider medication, if there's a need. If symptoms become overwhelming and you're having thoughts of self-care, call 911 or go to the nearest er. Suicide hotline: 1-800-273-8255. Good luck!

Answered 11/27/2017

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