Comments on: Are there any foods that help relieve depression symptoms?

By: Your Assistant

Your Assistant — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:56:40 +0000

Eating fresh fruits and veggies are good for depression.
Exercise is good, even if it just a walk.
Get sun and stop caffein intake for it has a negative effect on depression.
Work on journaling your thoughts, this helps slow down your anxiety which causes doom and gloom thinking or depression.
Find themes in your writing so that you can stop the cycle of negative self talk that becomes circular.
I hope this helps,
see someone if you need to, no shame in that.
GOOD LUCK,
Your Assistant

By: Mrs. St. Evens

Mrs. St. Evens — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:56:40 +0000

Chocolate actually helps… in moderation. Chocolate releases some of the same endorphins in your brain that exercise does, which naturally makes you feel happier.

By: adidas-fan

adidas-fan — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:56:40 +0000

Strangely, salsa (hot peppers and cilantro) and chocolate

By: merrygrey34

merrygrey34 — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:56:40 +0000

Carbs help, in my experience–a good sized bowl of pasta will lift your mood. Totally agree with the idea of a balanced diet, tho. Good luck to you–depression sucks.

By: glas kat

glas kat — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:56:40 +0000

Omega 3 fatty acids are known to help longterm relieve some depression symptoms. These can be found in fish, and many nuts, although you can also buy pills. Eating healthy will make your body feel better and give you the vitamins and minerals you need on a daily basis, giving you the best chance to recover quickly from depression symptoms.

Eating poorly to make yourself feel better will make your body feel worse, worsening depression symptoms, and just feeds the depression cycle. Good luck,..