I have had a little bit of depression lately and cannot get any medication. Are there any relaxation techniques or exercises that can relax you and get rid of the depression?

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Watch movies and try to enjoy yourself ,just relax and have fun .life is short.
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on: 27th May 11

I notice that I have insomnia which is something that I have never dealt with before and it is making it hard for me to go to sleep. I have heard that Sleeping pills are bad because they make the body dependent on them later on but I feel like I have a hard time going to sleep.

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benadryl (diphenhydramine) is a great drug to help you sleep. It is sold over the counter (OTC) in most pharmacies. The best part is that it is non-habit forming, so your body will not get dependent on it.

Another drug to try is melatonin. Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone in the body. Taking it medicinally can help with insomnia. Do not take melatonin if you have high blood pressure (can raise BP), diabetes (can raise blood sugar), depression (can make symptoms worse), or a seizure disorder (can potentiate seizures)

One more option could be Valerian root extract. This has been shown to help treat insomnia. Do not drink alcohol with this drug, or other CNS depressants because they could increase each others effect in the body
by:
on: 24th October 11

I have already taken all the sleep medications there is. Im thinking of a sleep clinic but I heard if you have insomnia they just give you a sleep aid.

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You should try brainwave entrainment. I had long-term, crushing insomnia for years and tried all the pills and herbs but they just didn’t fix it. Brainwave entrainment uses ambient music tracks to lull your brain into producing the right brainwaves for sleep. People are right when they say you should change your lifestyle and this is part of that, because using it for a while ‘re-trains’ your brain. At this point your brain is probably conditioned not to fall asleep, so you’ll have to recondition it.

There are reviews for several options for this-one of them free-at the blog listed below.
by: James D
on: 31st March 08

Could someone help me with insomnia and my sleeping problem? I have trouble sleeping at night, even napping throw the day. It is very annoying and exhausting at the same time. I fell very tiered and sleepy the next day. Please, could someone help me?

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I had been facing the same problem recently, but I have overcome it very successfully. I have tried everything starting from pills, to visiting nostrums and different healers, but noting worked. Until I found the cure, just visit www.livebetterlife.najdi.biz follow the instructions and you will found the cure also.
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on: 11th May 11

I have to rely on taking 2 pills a day to keep my anxiety under control and it’s starting to pi55 me off! I really want to get better naturally, but i am finding it hard. If i don’t take the pills i end up getting anxiety symptoms again and again, so please tell me how i control anxiety naturally? I hate the symptoms of anxiety as well and it’s horrible that i have to suffer with this.

Chosen Answer:

You can control anxiety attacks without drugs. Try the simple 4 step (Observe, Label, Watch and Move On) method. Watch the video in the source box below to see how it is applied.
by: Chiam
on: 3rd July 10

I have been suffering from migraines and insomnia for aprrox 3 months. My doctor says they are probably related to each other. He has given me serval types of pain pills, and sleeping pills. Which work. But make me sleepy, and sluggish the next day. I work as a registered nurse so I know about the prescription medications. But of course we were never taught about Herbal remedies. Does any one have any that really work. I am having a real hard time with this because I have a demanding job and a family to take care of. And I feel completely worn out. My doctor does have me set up with specialist. But my appointments are not for some time.
I don’t do illegal drugs.

Chosen Answer:

Have you tried melatonin for sleep? You can buy it at any vitamin store or drug store. You take it about two hours before bed time. It has no side effects and no “sleep hangover” in the morning. If that doesn’t work, there is a new prescription med called Rozerem. It is like a high potency melatonin and I’ve seen people have pretty good luck. Both Rozerem and melatonin may take a week or so to really know if they are working.

I just started taking magnesium for migraines. So far, so good. I have read numerous studies touting the benefits of magnesium and most suggest 250-500 mg/day.

Hope something works for you.
by: schweetums
on: 16th September 06

Ok…i am 31, and i am also bipolar. I used to take meds to curb depression cause the military made me but they made me feel worse. nothing tragic has happend in my life well nothing i would consider tragic that is. my bouts of maina are getting worse and depression is more frequent. What is a good way to help with depression that will not involve taking mood altering(which make it worse) pills? foods maybe?

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Left untreated, bipolar disorder will escalate over time. That’s just the nature of the beast. If you were on antidepressants, these can sometimes induce manic episodes. You may just need to find a different medication. I was on Depakote and really didn’t like it, so I switched to Lamictal. I kept the dose as low as I could, too, so that I still experienced some minor mood fluctuations. It’s a balancing act, but it really is worth it.

My cousin never stuck with his meds and ended up killing himself two years ago. You have to remember that bipolar disorder is a potentially fatal disease and you have to treat it like one. You can use exercise and diet, as well as supplements, to help control mood swings, but nothing will help more than finding the right meds. I went off my medication about 5 months ago to start trying to conceive, and I’ve managed to avoid the big swings, but I miss the stability of medication too.
by: Remy
on: 18th March 11

Please no drugs or pills, just home remedies that can help with occasional insomnia. Thanks!

Chosen Answer:

Do not drink caffeine if you can possibly avoid it. If you NEED it, only in the morning.

Make sure your meal schedule is reasonable. Don’t eat past 7pm.

Don’t nap during the day.

Don’t look at a TV, Computer, or anything else very bright for a half an hour or so before trying to sleep.

Make sure you are comfortable in your bed.

Try counting. Just keep counting. To 5000, if you have to. If you make it to 5000 see a doctor.

Breathe deeply and try to clear your mind before sleeping.

Excercise during the day to release energy.

Some people read in bed and that makes them sleepy.

Hope these tips help.
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on: 8th July 10