Posted by JohnX2 on February 18, 2002, at 15:39:59
In reply to Diet/Lifestyle change that REALLY help depression, posted by spike4848 on February 18, 2002, at 9:43:55
I tried eating better, but I'm not much
of a cook. So instead I just avoided drinking as
much and eating as much fast food. I also took
good multivitamins and minerals. This was early on
in my latest problems years. At one point I was a bit
obsessive but found that being obsessive was worse than
just using "moderation". I found that I had a general
increase in energy when I took in vitamins since there was
no way my crummy bachelor diet was getting them and cutting out
caffeine from 12 diet cokes a day to 2-3 helped my sleep. None
of this cured major depression/bipolar but may have helped
to "set up" my brain chemistry to be cured?I did notice a profound impact from flaxseed/fish oil.
It gave me really weird dreams, mellowed me out, and
helped with joint inflammation.Regards,
John
> Hey Everyone,
>
> Anyone find diet changes or life style changes help with depression. I was reading about actor Jim Carrey (from "Ace Ventura-Pet Detective" and "The Truman Show") and his battle with depression/bipolar disease. He said once he adjusted his diet, his depression resolved.
>
> I have heard about avoiding aspartame and alcohol, coffee helping depression, avoiding over slepting, omega 3 oil, exercise helping. Anyone have experience with these helping or other advice?
>
> Spike
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