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1. www.healthline.com › how-to-fight-depression22 Ways to Cope With Your Depression - Healthline

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   Jan 19, 2024 · Eating a diet rich in lean meats, vegetables, and grains may be a great place to start. Try to limit stimulants such as caffeine, coffee, and soda and depressants such as alcohol. 19. Consider ...

2. www.verywellmind.com › beat-depression-withoutHow to Fight Depression Without Medication - Verywell Mind

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   Dec 5, 2023 · Nuts: Nuts are also a good source of omega-3 fats and one study indicated that people who ate walnuts were 26% less likely to have symptoms of depression. Probiotics: Research is increasingly pointing to a connection between gut and brain health. Foods high in probiotics include yogurt, kefir, kimchi, and kombucha.

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3. www.webmd.com › depression › drug-free-depression7 Depression Treatments That Aren’t Drugs - WebMD

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   • Exercise. Regular exercise -- the kind that boosts your heart rate -- is good medicine, including for depression. "It increases the flow of blood to the brain, and it might promote production of certain chemicals in the brain like an antidepressant does," says Andrew Leuchter, MD, a psychiatry professor at UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine.
   • Better Sleep. Depression can keep you awake, and a lack of sleep can make you feel depressed. If you don’t get good rest, tell your doctor. You might need tests to see if another problem, such as sleep apnea, is the reason.
   • Support Groups. It can make a big difference. You'll meet people who are going through the same things you are. "They can help you feel like you're not alone, which is a really important part of treatment," Etkin says.
   • Counseling. “Talk therapy” is one of the best ways to work through your challenges and find new solutions. Studies show many types can help treat depression.

4. www.health.harvard.edu › mind-and-mood › the-no-drugThe no-drug approach to mild depression - Harvard Health

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   Jan 21, 2021 · Exercise. There is strong evidence that any kind of regular exercise is one of the best antidepressants. "It not only helps keep your current mental state from getting worse, but it can prevent mild depression from becoming more severe depression," says Dr. Mehta. Exercise helps to lower symptoms of anxiety, improve sleep quality, and boost ...

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5. intermountainhealthcare.org › blogs › 7-ways-to7 Ways to Overcome Depression Without Medication

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   • Meaning: Find small ways to be of service to others. Find personal meaning by serving something larger than yourself. Remember service doesn’t have to be big to count.
   • Your goals: Find workable goals that give you a sense of accomplishment. Most people feel guilty when talking about goals because they set unreasonable or unworkable goals.
   • Pleasant Events: Schedule pleasant activities or events. Don’t wait for yourself to be “in the mood.” For example, give yourself permission for a 30-minute “vacation” or schedule a healthy hobby every day.
   • Engagement: Stay in the present. This practice is sometimes called mindfulness. As best you can, during activities try not to be in your head with self-judgment.

6. www.healthline.com › health › beating-depressionHow to Beat Depression Naturally Without Medication - Healthline

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   Nov 7, 2019 · A Duke University study found that 30 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise three times a week was as effective at relieving symptoms of depression in the short term as antidepressant medication ...

7. www.webmd.com › depression › ssNon-Medicine Treatment Options to Ease Major ... - WebMD

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   Mar 16, 2023 · Food. Experts don’t fully understand the link between food and depression. But they think eating lots of fruits and veggies, whole grains, fish, olive oil, and low-fat dairy may help. Red and ...