Depression is just plain awful!  If you take medication for depression and feel your not getting better here are some depression tips to consider that your doctor might not know about.

There are many causes of depression.  Hopefully your doctor has tested you for thyroid disorders like hypothyroidism (low thyroid) and hyperthyroidism (high thyroid, graves disease), hormone changes like menopause and adrenal problems.

Prolonged stress, nutritional deficiencies, and imbalances of brain chemicals like serotonin, dopamine, and epinephrine also cause depression.  Have you been checked for any of these?

If you suffer from depression and are not getting good results from any medication you are taking here are a few guidelines to help you.

• Blood work to rule out thyroid disorder
• B vitamin supplement
• Stress management
• Urine test for brain chemical levels
• Exercise of some sort is a must, walking, etc. force yourself get out and move.  Exercise releases the feel good chemicals and can really do wonders to help.

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Most everyone experiences anxiety and that panic feeling at some time in their life.  This is normal, however if you experience anxiety and panic on a regular basis and its getting the best of you here are some basic guidelines to help you get started feeling better right away.

• Stop all caffeine including chocolate, decaf coffee, soda.  Even if you think your morning cup of coffee is so early in the day how could it bother you later in the day.  Caffeine is processed in your body differently for each person and can stay in your system for hours contributing to your anxiety and panic.
• Eat breakfast, even if you don’t like to eat in the morning you must eat something because if not, your blood sugar can become unstable causing you to feel panic and anxiety
• If you watch television please eliminate anything that makes you feel the least bit uncomfortable, like the news, intense shows and movies.  I like Turner Classic Movies because they are usually soothing and give that more relaxed feeling.
• Lavender essential oil
• Sleepy Time Tea
• Blood Test for thyroid problems (low and high thyroid levels can make you feel panic and anxiety)

Anxiety and panic is a horrible feeling.  The above recommendations are the first place to start.  If you have tried to help your self and are not getting any better, I am always here to help and guide you based upon your specific needs.

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