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Everyone may get depressed occasionally when life gets tough. It is normal to be depressed if you lost a loved one, lost a good job, are having financial trouble, etc.
Treat yourself to a little chocolate, which contains a chemical that will lift your mood. Just don't go overboard and cause more problems from too much sugar).
Get plenty of exercise.
Keep your regular schedule. Get up and go to bed at the same times you normally would - unless your routine had included depriving yourself of enough sleep.
Force yourself to look your best. You will feel better when you look good and dress nicely.
It surely helps some people to count their blessings and realize that many in the world have an even tougher life.
Chronic depression is different - it comes more often or lasts longer. St. John's Wort will help. A normal dosage is 300 mg, three times per day. But, this can take weeks to fully build up in your system. There are other things that you can do in the meantime.
Don't isolate yourself. Get together with one or more friends as often as possible.
Get plenty of exercise.
Eat a healthy diet, including plenty of fatty fish, including salmon, herring, sardines and mackerel. Or, take omega-3 fatty acid supplements.
Take a good multi-vitamin. Be sure it contains iron, magnesium, B-complex vitamins, and zinc.
Keep a regular schedule. Get up and go to bed at the same time each day. Get enough sleep, but use an alarm to remind yourself to actually get out of bed.
Force yourself to look your best. You will feel better when you look good and dress nicely.
Even though St. John's Wort is natural, you will need to check to see if it will affect any medications you are already taking.
