How to get over depression without use of prescription drugs?
There are a number of natural alternatives available to you. Fish oil has been proven effective my numerous medical studies for the treatment of depression. Usually, it’s necessary to take at least 3,000 mg of the omega-3 acids in fish oil in order to begin to achieve a therapeutic effect. The side of the bottle will tell you what the concentration of omega-3s is. MSM can also help. MSM is a type of sulfur supplement (not related to sulfa drugs). There are a number of websites out there that explain how MSM works. Another one that I’ve recently heard of (and used with success myself) is called SAMe. This is a supplement that helps to balance the neurochemicals in the brain, but WITHOUT ALL THE SIDE EFFECTS of prescription drugs. The dosage varies with the individual, but most people need to start around 800-1000 mg. per day in order to start to see an effect. Also, you might try sitting out in the sun for at least 20-30 minutes every day. Sunlight creates natural mood boosters in the b