Foods that combat depression?

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  • GiantBrownie
    GiantBrownie Posts: 15
    Never be ashamed of needing help with depression. I went on Prozac a few months ago and I maintain that it is the best thing I have ever done for myself. I actually feel better and I have more motivation to exercise, as well!
  • Fullsterkur_woman
    Fullsterkur_woman Posts: 2,712 Member
    You mentioned that you do not want to take drugs, but it could be a temporary option until you learn new behavioral skills.
    Oh, I must have missed that in the OP; mark down poor concentration as another of my symptoms! :tongue:

    Yeah, I remember being adamant that I was going to treat my depression with diet and exercise and not wanting to take drugs, because they would change my personality... "Hello?!?! Fullsterkur_woman?! Your personality is messed up; that's why you're in need of intervention to begin with!" Oh. Doi! Yep, ok, it seems logical to give it a try. That was something like a dozen years ago, and I can honestly say that I have never had any suicidal thoughts since then. Again, though, drugs alone without therapy won't get the job done; you need to learn new behaviors that aren't self-destructive. :smile:
  • Fullsterkur_woman
    Fullsterkur_woman Posts: 2,712 Member
    Never be ashamed of needing help with depression. I went on Prozac a few months ago and I maintain that it is the best thing I have ever done for myself. I actually feel better and I have more motivation to exercise, as well!
    Yep, that's why I'm so open about my treatment. People aren't ashamed for needing insulin or chemotherapy, so why should this be any different? Depression isn't a character failing; I didn't do anything to cause it. It's just a medical problem I manage. :ohwell:
  • Lennonluv2
    Lennonluv2 Posts: 956 Member
    Personally there is no food that helps me with my depression but eating right and exercising gives me an overall sense of well being. That and sleeping well. Therapy and medication. I wish it were as simple for me as eating a certain food.
  • CharChary
    CharChary Posts: 220 Member
    herbal teas. I just light a candle, make some hot herbal tea and kind of relax. As far as foods, fruit usually boosts my mood. Especially grapes. 150g is around 100 calories. It's not a low sugar fruit by any means though so if you're watching sugar, just be aware of that. I love them/don't care about sugar at all so I indulge quite a bit on grapes.
  • Fullsterkur_woman
    Fullsterkur_woman Posts: 2,712 Member
    herbal teas. I just light a candle, make some hot herbal tea and kind of relax. As far as foods, fruit usually boosts my mood. Especially grapes. 150g is around 100 calories. It's not a low sugar fruit by any means though so if you're watching sugar, just be aware of that. I love them/don't care about sugar at all so I indulge quite a bit on grapes.
    Are you undergoing any other treatments for depression, or is it just the tea, candles and grapes?
  • RllyGudTweetr
    RllyGudTweetr Posts: 2,019 Member
    Caffeine, and a competent medical professional.
  • Synchronicity
    Synchronicity Posts: 82 Member
    Honestly, nobody is going to be able to give you a straight answer that will apply to you because we are not aware of your history, symptoms and current state. However, if it is true clinical depression, there are no foods that will help get "your head where it needs to be" and "combat depression." Situational and mild forms of depression can be treated with lifestyle and behavioral changes, but there is no magic food that will treat all of the symptoms. You mentioned that you do not want to take drugs, but it could be a temporary option until you learn new behavioral skills.

    I agree completely with this statement.

    If you are not interested in medication, at least consider therapy. Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Sunlight/light therapy, Exercise, and the other tricks and tips that you may have read about or that are being recommended here can help mild depression to some extent, but they are not substitutes for professional help.

    Good luck.
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,222 Member
    Rib steak, no question.
  • bc2ct
    bc2ct Posts: 222 Member
    Ricks Picks - esp. the Mean Beans. They're super delicious, not too high in salt, and you can drop an entire jar in minutes without regret. Did I mention that they are scrumptious?! -- best to fight the doldrums with food that tastes good

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