Treatment of depression at home

Everyone seeks ways to treat depression at home, as depressed people fail to maintain normal relationships. Other symptoms that indicate feelings of sadness include difficulty making the simplest decisions, lack of focus, lethargy, slow movements, agitation, insomnia, loss of appetite and mood swings.

Causes of Depression

The main causes of depression are hormonal changes, certain medications, events like death of a loved one, job loss, financial problems, etc. 

In some other cases, there is an imbalance of chemicals in the brain such as dopamine, selenium, norepinephrine, and serotonin.

Symptoms of depression

Although men and women have the same symptoms, women may show some other signs, such as atypical depression in which they tend to eat more, sleep excessively, and gain weight. Emotional turmoil. Low winter sunlight makes women depressed is another symptom.

Many biological, psychological and social factors are associated with the experience of depression in women, such as infertility, pregnancy, premenstrual problems, postpartum depression, menopause, focus on negative emotions, marital problems, discrimination in the workplace, etc.

Treating depression at home

There are many herbal and home remedies for mild depressive episodes. 

But in severe cases, when one has suicidal tendencies, it is necessary to see a doctor as soon as possible.

Whenever you feel down or depressed, try the following home remedies for depression:

An apple

“An apple a day keeps depression away” Apples are among the best fruits that ward off all kinds of ailments over eons. It is equally effective for depression. Add half a finely chopped apple and a teaspoon of honey to a glass of milk, consuming it daily. If you do not like milk, you can drink apple juice.

Saffron Saffron

increases serotonin levels in the brain, thus treating mild depression. It is a delicious food seasoning, you can eat some of it regularly or add it to your food.

Rose Petals

Put 25-30 petals of fresh rose in water. Boil for 12-15 minutes. Let it cool and add sugar. Drink this mixture two or three times a day. This home remedy effectively relieves you of bouts of depression.

Cardamom

The pleasant aroma of cardamom calms the nerves of the brain. Prepare the tea by adding some tea leaves. Add finely ground cardamom seeds and drink slowly.

Otherwise, add sugar and 2 cardamom powder to a cup of hot water. 

Coffee

Start your day with a cup of coffee. The caffeine in coffee improves your mood and makes you feel better. 1-2 cups of coffee a day relieves mild depression, but do not consume more than two cups, otherwise, it can lead to depression.

Turmeric

The curcumin in turmeric positively affects the serotonin pathways in the brain and thus alleviates depression.

Green Tea

Drink 2-3 cups of green tea daily to reduce symptoms of depression. Green tea has a calming effect on the brain due to the presence of amino acids in it.

Ginger tea

Boil 1 teaspoon of ginger powder in hot water for a few minutes. Let the liquid cool. Drink twice a day. It is an excellent treatment for depression.

Garlic

Add garlic to your food as it prevents symptoms related to depression, fatigue and insomnia.

A balanced diet A balanced

diet prevents you from contracting any disease. Follow a diet rich in folic acid and B vitamins B6 and C.

All dark green leafy vegetables are rich in folic acid.

Foods rich in vitamin B6 are spinach, asparagus, sunflower seeds, parsnips, citrus fruits and beets. 

Non-vegetarian sources include lean pork, poultry, fish, chicken, lean beef, spinach, avocado, and bananas.

To get vitamin C, eat tomatoes, oranges, fresh juice, brown rice, chickpeas, green vegetables, Indian gooseberries, etc.

Magnesium-containing foods are essential for dealing with suicidal tendencies. Eat pumpkin, sunflower and sesame seeds. Nuts like almonds and cashews are also good for her. Also, black beans, navy beans, soybeans, spinach, kale, Swiss chard, collard greens, and whole grains.

Eat foods that contain selenium, such as tuna, swordfish, oysters, and sunflower seeds.

Oatmeal

Cook 4-5 tablespoons of oatmeal in one cup of soy milk or rice milk. Add dried fruits, almonds, walnuts, honey, or maple syrup. It helps to relax and relieves you of depression, so take it regularly.

Cashews Cashews

keep your heart rich as they are rich in Vitamin B and B2. It also keeps your mind cheerful and plentiful. You can also grind 5-8 cashews into a powder and drink it with a glass of milk daily.

Pumpkin

Seeds Roasted pumpkin seeds are not only delicious, but they are also loaded with a number of nutrients, such as glutamic acid, arginine, phosphorous, magnesium, copper, iron, fiber, protein, etc. 

The seeds have a peanut flavor and can be added to soups and salads or eaten as a snack. Other foods rich in magnesium are sesame and sunflower seeds.

Folic Acid

is an excellent anti-stress as it is a rich source of vitamin C and folic acid. It can be made from steamed cabbage curry, cabbage soup, or eaten as a salad.

Spinach is another good source of folic acid that works well against depression. You should eat 3/4 cup of spinach daily to meet your daily requirement of folic acid.

Exercise

To improve your mood, relax your mind, raise your self-esteem and maintain your mental health, it is very important that you do some form of moderate physical activity. 

Muscle relaxation and breathing exercises are great for people with depression. Running and walking are equally effective.

Yoga and

Meditation Meditation and yoga effectively alter the biochemistry of the brain. A message is sent to the brain through the spinal cord when stretching during yoga. Stimulates a sense of 'feel good'. 

Sunbathing

The level of natural antidepressants in the brain increases with sunlight. Research has revealed that our brains produce more serotonin, a mood-elevating chemical, on sunny days than on dark or cloudy days. Therefore, sunbathe for at least 30 minutes whenever you need to warm up.

Soak the feet in hot water

If for some reason taking a shower is not possible, you can try this remedy. Fill a bathtub with hot water and add a little soap, bleach, and rosemary leaves. Soak your feet in this tub for 15-20 minutes. It will calm your frustrated mind.

Massage Massage

the soles of your feet with sunflower or coconut oil before going to bed. It will activate your nerves making you feel calm.

Try to treat depression at home and you will get effective results, but if the case is advanced, you must go to the specialized doctor and present your case to him to prescribe the appropriate medication.