Guest guest Posted June 13, 2004 Report Share Posted June 13, 2004 Hi, Could there be any lack of sleep that could be contributing to that? I find that I have to be vigilant to get as much sleep as I can and to get out every day that there is sun for at least 30 minutes with some part of my skin exposed summer and winter to stay at my best. Depression is one thing that is very much influenced by sleep and morning sunshine. Exercise is also something that will keep depression away for normal people, but of course for us, that isn't always easy to do. But I think it is important to try to get what you can do on a routine basis. These ideas seem so simple that you wouldn't think they make that much difference, but they really do. I have learned that over the years. I have been very sensitive to medications so I have had to come up with alternatives. Melatonin was suggested to me years ago, and I tried taking the 1mg a night that was suggested and it didn't help much so I gave it up. This past year, I was desperate as I was really off course with my sleep and nothing outside of medication was helping, so I tried the Melatonin again, and increased it to 3mg a night and it works like a charm for me every night. I don't notice any side effects from it at all. No groggy feeling when I wake up, etc. Of course, check with your doctor before trying it for yourself. Adam In a message dated 6/13/2004 4:08:52 AM Eastern Standard Time, writes: > There are over the counter herbs that claim to have SSRI benefits, and > your doc would be well aware of these, and he/she can make a suggestion > in that department, if you are open to it, and want to go that route > first. Or if they suspect poor nutrition, or nutritional issues with > absorption, they may suggest vites/minerals/something else.... that is > over the counter. Hard to say. Depends on what is going on with > you.... > > Your doc may have some other ideas though, maybe do a blood/urine check > for some things... your depression may be due to something that is > treatable separately. I'd at least talk to them about it if you think > it might help. You don't have to take their advice if it doesn't fit > your needs. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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