Foods that combat depression?

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There is evidence that suggests that Aspartame in diet soda can help depression

There is evidence that suggests that Aspartame in diet soda can help depression

I hope this is a joke

There is evidence that suggests that Aspartame in diet soda can help depression

I hope this is a joke

Why would it be?

Chocolate, rare ribeye steak, lobster with drawn butter, crystallized ginger, those things always cheer me up.

whatever your fave food is.

Seriously. Speaking from experience, getting through depression is about finding out what makes you happy and doing that (at least in part).

Some things, like coffee and green apples, have been said to lift your mood, but for me, at least as far as diet goes, it was all about spoiling myself with my fave foods.

You can do that within cals

Whenever I am feeling down (for times during the day-not like a long term depression thing) I drink a V8. It has become kind of a joke around my office- like "oh there she goes with her V8 better stay away from her today!". I really find the blast of vitamins to be extremely uplifting! Probably a placebo, but I don't really care! Might be worth a shot for you!

Cheese, salt, butter, chocolate. Yum yum.


Oh a serious note, if you are actually struggling with depression, no food is REALLY going to help.

My doctor actually made three recommendations to me regarding this topic once: saffron, vitamin B12, and vitamin D.

It's not uncommon for people to start laughing uncontrollably after consuming too much saffron and has been used for years as a natural anti-depressant. The downside is it is one of the most expensive spices in the world, however my doctor mentioned that you can buy saffron pills which may be cheaper (I couldn't find any in Canada).

Vitamin B12 also plays a part in regulating moods; usually this particular vitamin is found in animal products, such as milk, meat, eggs, fish, and poultry. Supplements are also available to combat B12 deficiencies, though high doses can interact with other medications and cause other concerns

Lastly, vitamin D is notorious for causing the winter blues as it can only be absorbed from the sun. Deficiencies are usually caused by lack of direct sunlight, so people living far from the equator are encouraged to take a supplement during the winter months.

Chocolate works for me. I still have depression, but it keeps me from cutting and/or attempting suicide.

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sleep? I use food to treat myself too, and when down want to turn to it (as I no longer drink) I agree, exercise helps. also things you like that are treats but not caloric.....long bath, curling up with a book, pedicure, lol-guys get them too! ok massage?

in agree with the post i put above from mustgetbuff wasnt sure how to then add my bit on anyway ..... A vit B12 deficency can cause depression low mood tiredness i use a suppliment made by vitabiotics called feroglobin it has iron B12 zinc and minerals in it and i find it really helps, could you get your bloods checked at the dr to check your B12 levels hope this helps im only going by my own experience but it may be worth a try

Everybody's different when it comes to managing depression. Of course you want to get checked for any nutritional/vitamin/mineral deficiencies and address those. Starchy carbs are important to keep my brain chemistry balanced, so I accept that it is more difficult for me to get into a calorie deficit than if I could give those up. I consider them like medicine, so they're non-negotiable. And I also require myself to get a certain minimum of protein (rather a good deal more than most people, because I do a lot of weight training) and fats too, so there's really nothing left to cut safely.

Me personally, I have to go guns blazing to combat my depression. It's mild, but it's just stubborn. In the shorter-days part of the year, I use a HappyLite in the morning to combat SAD. For my regular depression, I take an anti-depressant, fish oil, vitamin D, zinc, vitamin E and a multi-vitamin. Oh, and I've been working regularly with a counselor for years. It really helps you learn how to make your behavior more constructive and appropriate, rather than indulging in the behavior that depression inspires (which is basically no activity, of course).

And, of course, mind/body work, like weekly yoga and cardio, and I lift four times a week. I engage in activities I love, like taking classes outside of work, laughing with my husband, watching movies, volunteering, and petting my cats (big-time anti-depressant!). Adequate sleep is also important, and I'm still trying to get that part nailed down. :embarassed:

As you may know, depression causes all bodily processes to slooooowwww down, including your metabolism, so my weight loss efforts take longer than people's who don't have depression. I just accept that fact and keep plugging away. So all of the above-mentioned strategies are designed to keep me stimulated, active, and engaged with my own life.

It may sound like a lot of work, but it really just becomes second nature, like checking your blood sugar for a diabetic. And since there's no real acceptable alternative, you learn to accept that it's what you need to do to keep on keepin' on!

For some people reducing the level of salicylate in their systems can help with low moods etc.

All the best