Natural Ways To Help Depression | Dr. Daniel Amen

Dr. Daniel Amen gives a few tips to naturally help depression such as exercise, taking omega-3 fatty acids, and killing automatic negative thoughts (ANTS).

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[kevinkhai]

My depression is getting worse and worse. I know nobody can help but me myself. But sometimes it’s really painful idk where it started where it came from but I’m trying my best to survive and live another day is my goal. And anyone who is going through this, I just wanna say that you’re doing good and I’m so proud of you for being strong 💪 love ❤

[elizabethbeauchamp]

I go to the park and watch the birds and squirrels playing. It calms me to give my dog a big hug!

[SmilesRay]

Walks changed my life. Walks, healthy foods and focusing on possitives

[salazar]

I lost everything I had & everyone I loved.... In and out of addiction and once I started walking/jogging, I noticed I became stronger than my depression and addiction. I still feel hopeless at times but my sadness doesn't consume me anymore ❤❤

[ElronHumpperdink]

I get high from exercise… it’s the only thing that made it noticeably better while it passes. Also keeps you from feeling like you’re running out of time and falling short on tasks because you’re focusing on one goal in that moment in time. Makes you feel accomplished.

[AlanMckenry-xtwc]

I went through a serious depression about 15 years ago, it lifted like a weight off my shoulders when I forced myself to go back to work, I will never forget it !!

[sneha]

Exercising, listening to positive music, classical music like Beethoven 5th symphony, walking in the nature, trees, plants, lakes, the beach, petting a dog, activating the thymus gland.

[Rome_]

My family and people ask me why I go to the gym and workout all the time. Its my therapy 🙂💪🏽

[lily-tskh]

just was crying in my room. saw this and have been walking in circles for the past 9 minutes. thanks for giving me the motivation i needed.

[anakellygontijo]

this is so true. I'm just quit taking medicine for depression, after 2 years of treatment, therapy and learn to have a healthier life stile, I finally felt like my life matters again.

[ginajackson]

Back to basics. My passion is to teach stress management techniques. Boy, our world 🌎 needs more of YOU!

[Lautarx]

Actually helpful. I've been recovering for a while now and while exercising might be scary at first it's very effective so I'd recommend it to anyone. Having contact with reality and staying away from social media has also improved my life.
I hope next year I can finally start university.

[Callummullans]

So refreshing to hear a professional talk about well being rather than treating you like a case study and pushing drugs on you.

[Ramona.dimensions]

As a physiotherapist I can confirm that walking or moving your body through dance for 45 min will help you against depression. And of course the omega 3 help also muscle’s soreness and the range of motion.

[Charlenea]

I would love to have met someone like you 30 years ago to actually understand and help me. Before i got this bad with my mental health

[carpathianken]

My psychologist prescribed me Prozac & Zoloft saying that they would help lift my spirits, but they did nothing & the side effects were disgusting. Walking my dog for an hour a day makes me feel so much better in body & mind than anti-depressants ever did

[AnyaArmstrong-rr]

Exercising helps my depression a lot, sometimes going to the gym gives me intense social anxiety and I need to just go for a walk or jog by myself. I love the outdoors because I feel it heals me in a way. I have ups and downs but exercising ultimately keeps me going every day.

[donnalawrence]

My suggestion is if you have a few extra bucks, buy flowers or pick some from your yard . Hand them out to random strangers . Give cold bottles of water out to people working outside of it's really hot where you live. Many trucks have no AC. Many times little gestures of kindness to others does make you feel better if you are in a safe area. Many places are not safe to walk anymore.
Hypnosis can help. They have hypnosis for pain too. Tell yourself in the mirror that you matter. You are important. You are a great person. Tell yourself until you realize that you are. Don't let Anyone put you down. Get away from toxic people ASAP. When they put you down, they are trying to make themselves feel better. Hold your head high. ✌️

[GlindaRhodes]

I'm so glad to have found you Dr. Amen. My son followed your recommendations he had severe trauma from clergy sexual abuse that we didn't learn about until he was age 29. He was really grateful to discover your work. Unfortunately he didn't make it and died in 2011, but every time I see you it's like he's saying 'hey mom here ya go, this is good info!"

[NavesNiche]

Dear reader ❤️
Wherever you are in your life
I want you to know that you're important,
that you matter, you make a difference in the world. Because you're there, even though I don't know you I know that my days are better because you're here with me on this earth.
Keep taking care of yourself because you're important to me.
Thank you! I love you!