Posted by pedr on February 20, 2002, at 8:13:27
In reply to Diet/Lifestyle change that REALLY help depression, posted by spike4848 on February 18, 2002, at 9:43:55
> Hey Everyone,
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> 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.
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> 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?
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> SpikeSpike,
my findings are as follows:
- any amount of booze makes me much more likely to be severely depressed over the next 2-3 days
- exercise doesn't really help me. I cycle to work 3-4 times a week [this is in London so you have to go fast :-) ] but I find it doesn't really help much
- oversleeping makes my depression worse
- cutting out coffee hasn't made any difference
- smoking weed [I never inhaled, honest] really knocks me down for 3-4 daysCheers and good luck with your quest...
pete.
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