Depression

Depression

Depression is a serious medical illness that is affecting millions of people. Along with the emotional experience of sadness, loss, or passing mood states clinical depression is consistent and can interfere with a person’s ability to function. The impact of depression that can occur in any individual can be enormous in suffering. Some symptoms of depression which occurs in nearly 10 million adults each year are:

A sad or empty mood

Memory troubles

Lack of interest in routine activities

Difficulty concentrating or making decisions

Changes in sleep or appetite (increase or decrease)

Easily irritated by minor things

Frequent crying

Feeling of guilt or worthlessness

Depression can be devastating to all areas of a person’s everyday life including family relationships, friends, and ability to work or go to school. Many people believe that the symptoms of depression are not "real" and that it could be shaken off by the individual if they just tried.

Because of the inaccurate beliefs that depression causes, people either may not recognize that they have a treatable disorder or may be discouraged from seeking help or staying on any treatment due to feelings of shame and guilt. Too often untreated depression leads to suicide.

Treatment

The following supplements are recommended for the treatment of depression:

Folic Acid
Iron
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B6
5-HTP
Fish Oils
DHEA
Acetyl L Carnitine
St John’s Wort
Kava Kava

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