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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I was on fluoxitine for 2 years after suffering with stress and depression. I came off them and have managed through coping techniques to live a 'normal' life.
Sadly Ive had a big blip recently and am struggling a bit. The GP has suggested counselling and returning to Fluoxitine. I am happy to do the counselling, but I dont really want to return to Fluoxitine.
Can anyone recommend supplements or vitamins that increase serotonin levels.
Ben x |
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By *ptimusDMan
over a year ago
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I'm not sure this is the best place to get the sort of help you need.
I'll advise you start the counselling session and then they'll be able to discuss the concern you have about the medication the doctor prescribed. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I think you can get actual serotonin supplements.
B vitamins and magnesium help.
Women take Evening Primrose Oil not sure if that helps men?
Maybe go into Holland & Barrett and see if they can suggest anything if you have one close? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I am sure you know this but exercise exercise exercise. Boosts the right chemicals.
Daylight, fresh air and as others have said studying mindfulness really helps.
I hope you start to feel better very soon |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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If you can spend more time out walking the dogs in greenery that can help.
It may sound daft but get a jigsaw puzzle and commit to just sitting there for a couple of hours to get it done. If you can get into a zone that allows your mind to slow down it can begin to heal.
Have you found a therapist yet?
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Male here has suffered off and on with this . Off work now because of it some days can't even leave the house it's that bad. Tryed everything but keeps coming back. Wish there was a fix and I could feel fully happy and relaxed just for once . May try some of the things you great people have sujested |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Obviously everyone is different, and you're already in touch with your GP which would always be my first step recommendation.
Here's the snapshot overview of what I consider key positive additional streams of management around depression in particular:
- physical exercise
- omega-3 fatty acids
- natural sunlight exposure
- restorative sleep
- social connectedness
- meaningful, engaging activity
And here is the post that I always put up if someone is posting a thread or makes a comment around seeking support for depression, or stating feeling depressed - as would be my default position:
Depression
Link in with GP and local services and get qualified clinical advice and support, have a buddy (friend or family) and tell them how you're really feeling, lots of fresh air outside, find your particular coping strategies and be conscious of particular triggers for you -- everybody is different -- check out resources on Mind website, be gentle with yourself and be conscious that feelings are just that, not actuality but your current response to your circumstances and can change, talk to people and if you can't talk...be with people, eat well, sleep well, exercise like walking, mindfulness, talking therapies, find your useful "things", but above all else know you are not alone. You really aren't. And being honest about how down you are with others is liberating for them and you. Be buoyed in the knowledge there is support, others will relate and you are very much worthwhile. Hugs.
Samaritans have a helpline you can call anytime. Please use it if you're in crisis.
(Also remember, sometimes the taking of medication is as a booster whilst managing a blip or difficult time as a strategy and not a statement of longterm need, you can be depressed and tackling difficult situations on top of that, and you can alternatively be tackling difficult situations that make you feel depressed - medication can be useful in either situation and isn't necessarily a bad thing. Wish you well) |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I used to go walking in the hills, then running on the roads.
Bulling my old parade boots was therapeutic too as like the jigsaw you have to focus on a repetitive task |
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Not much help as I'm slowly reducing my Citalopram after 5 years but wanted to send our love xxx
I do find a good walk helps and you live in my 2nd favourite place in the country 
Have you tried CBT or any stress busting apps?
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"Dark chocolate
Turkey
Cherries
Whey protein
All improve levels
Have you tried mindfulness?"
Mindfulness helped me through a very hard time, a few minutes guided meditation during the day can make a big difference, at night I'd fall asleep listening to "the mindful way though depression" usually the cd by Jon Kabat-Zin.
This excerpt sticks in my mind...
As long as you are breathing there is more right with you than there is wrong with you, no matter what the condition of your body, and it's history, and what you are facing at this moment.
4th time I've said this today, you're stronger than you think!
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Cold showers really help,your blood rushes from your organs to help the skin against the cold water,it actually cleanses the inner body when the blood returns,my point? Healthy body healthy mind,it really helped me |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"Cold showers really help,your blood rushes from your organs to help the skin against the cold water,it actually cleanses the inner body when the blood returns,my point? Healthy body healthy mind,it really helped me"
The cold water, wild swimming really worked on The Doctor Who Gave Up Drugs.
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"Cold showers really help,your blood rushes from your organs to help the skin against the cold water,it actually cleanses the inner body when the blood returns,my point? Healthy body healthy mind,it really helped me
The cold water, wild swimming really worked on The Doctor Who Gave Up Drugs.
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Doctor? |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"Cold showers really help,your blood rushes from your organs to help the skin against the cold water,it actually cleanses the inner body when the blood returns,my point? Healthy body healthy mind,it really helped me
The cold water, wild swimming really worked on The Doctor Who Gave Up Drugs.
Doctor?"
I can't remember which of the van Tulleken brothers it was, but he did a short series tackling the commonest issues for which doctors prescribe without drugs. Really impressive results.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Cold showers really help,your blood rushes from your organs to help the skin against the cold water,it actually cleanses the inner body when the blood returns,my point? Healthy body healthy mind,it really helped me
The cold water, wild swimming really worked on The Doctor Who Gave Up Drugs.
Doctor?
I can't remember which of the van Tulleken brothers it was, but he did a short series tackling the commonest issues for which doctors prescribe without drugs. Really impressive results.
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By (user no longer on site)
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I have had clinical depression for the last twenty years and developed fairly good coping mechanisms which have enabled me to stay off pills for the last ten years. However, due to "happenings" in the last 4 years, worse in the last 2 and compounded by innate wanting to make things better for everyone else, at my own expense - I'm now back on medication. And, I actually went back today to ask for a higher dose as I feel even more wretched about certain things than even 2 months ago when I started taking them again.
My advice to you is - talk to someone (easier said than done and I'm still plucking up the courage to ring the helpline numbers), go "out" of yourself (don't allow yourself to "mope"). Stick with doing what you can comfortably "cope" with. Say NO sometimes. A little of what you fancy every now and then and even the odd duvet day. Look after you - you are and have to be your number one xxxxx o |
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