Hello everyone

[Tanisha4370]

Hi my name is tanisha. I am fighting depression. I dont want to take my medication i want to try to work through it. Alot has happen in my life, recently im am getting divorced but it started when i was young. I have no friends and my life revoles around my children. Sonetimes its just too much.

[Meeasy]

Thanks for sharing. There are many natural tools you can use to fight back. Here are some that work for me. Merely suggestions

- Exercise is a natural anti dep/anx

- avoid caffife and sugar which are fuel for anxiety and panic

- stay connected, don't isolate. Forums, meet ups, clubs, church etc....

- stop negative self talk by helping others, volunteering or supporting or listening. An esteem booster providing a sense of purpose.

- practice gratitude daily

- meditations and self hypnosis for anxieties are free on YouTube or on podcasts apps. Use the search bar.

- Affirmations and chanting mantras -they provide positive reinforcement to the subconscious.

- journaling. Write it down. Make lists of your fears and your resentments. Write a letter to god, to your inner child, to your parents etc. Take an inventory. Dig deep and be honest. Get it out of your head and on to paper. It's cheap therapy.

Merely suggestions but all are free.

Good luck ✌️

[pennymama]

Hey Tanisha, just my 2 cents, but I think that sometimes medication can be part of working through it. For me, if I'm not on the meds the doctor prescribed, sooner or later I get paralyzed and can't make progress on my issues. Meds + exercise + community and all the other wonderful stuff Meeasy mentions in his/her comment. We're rooting for you!

[Hidden]

I suffer from anxiety and depression too. I have medication for my panic attacks but I hated the side effects of the antidepressant I once tried so I'm trying really hard to just get through it as well. I agree with the other replies too as those activities are very helpful. I can't imagine your position dealing with the illness and being a mother on top of it, I admire that a lot. I'm hopeful that connecting with others on this site will help me and I hope the same for you!

[Bulliedinlife1981]

Hello I also suffer from depression , I tired meds which only made it worst .....also have no friends and feel like some days I'm not going to make it through

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I take omega 3 and a vitamin as being low in any of those especially iron vit b12, vit. D and folate can make depression worse. I try to eat a healthy diet and get outside most days too. There are loads of articles on line (just make sure you go to a proper website not some crazy diet fad one!) and all the suggestions above made by others are great too. One small step at a time and gradually you will start to feel better 😄