Posted by samenewme on November 22, 2002, at 8:54:06
In reply to To Drug or not To Drug, posted by KellyT on November 21, 2002, at 12:15:13
Whether you can get away without the meds is not something I feel qualified to comment on, but here are the things I do *in addition to meds* to control my depression:
Exercise--both aerobic AND weight training
Finding joyful activities and a regular social structure: for me this is Scottish Country Dancing, which gets me out of the house every week, gives me a group of friends to interact with, is aerobic, and is pots of fun.
Diet: I shoot for 5-9 servings of fruits and veggies a day, take nutritional supplements including fish oil (see Prevention.com for recommendations), and eat nuts every day.
Close friends: In addition to my husband, I have one friend I have an hour lunch with every week. We trade back rubs from time to time, talk, and e-mail back and forth. Close friendships are good for you.In other words, for me coping with depression is an entire lifestyle, and drugs are just a part of that. An essential part, for me, but your mileage may vary. I wish you good luck. Heck, as long as we're wishing, I wish you joy.
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