Wednesday 17 December 2014

Natural ways to fight depression: a cause of Psychosis

Depression is a lot more than just feeling sad or upset. It is has got many clinical aspects associated with it. A patient is said to be depressed when his/her mental as well as physical health starts getting affected. 

There are many causes of depression. At times, it can be genetic; other times may be caused by any stressful event or sometimes, without any specific reason. Depression is of many types, and one of the most severe and major ones leads to the psychotic disorders.

Here are the top ways to fight depression naturally and without taking help from any medications:
  • Omega 3 fatty acid:
It has been proven that all those who suffer from depression have less quantity of omega 3 fatty acids. Supplement your antidepressants along with omega 3s and by eating fatty fish at least twice a week.
  • Exercise well:
Rigorous workout leads to the release of dopamine. This hormone is responsible for creating positive emotions in the brain. Moreover, it is also known to fight stress, anxiety, and depression. There are a number of reasons why good exercise is good for your health.
  • Yoga:
Apart from stretching your body, yoga also teaches how to connect to your whole body. Some yoga exercises are specifically meant to lift the moods and cure depression.
  • Sleep well:
people who suffer from psychosis symptoms or depression cannot fall asleep easily. Make a fix schedule of sleeping and follow it strictly.

  • Alcohol. Stop it. Now:
it is a natural depressant so you need to immediately start staying away from it. There are many therapy sessions that can be consulted if you feel you have become addicted to alcohol drinking.
  • S-adenosyl methionine:
 it is a natural chemical found in our body and decreases pain, sadness and depression.
  • Include whole foods in your diet:
Diet is one of the most important things that regulate our mental as well as physical well being. Stay away from all types of junk foods and also sugary foods. Eat foods that digest and balance the blood sugar easily.
  • Meditation:
 it is known to have huge impacts on patients suffering from major depression. Focus on breathing techniques and eliminate all the thoughts away from your mind. Make sure you are in a peaceful state of mind. 

All these above mentioned tricks should be effective in treating the initial phases of psychosis. Treatment of the depression plays an important role in psychosis treatment.

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