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Diet
Improving the diet is one of the most effective ways to reduce depression , as many studies have shown that educating people about healthy eating habits may help reduce feelings of depression, and among the most important foods that should be focused on are: vegetables, legumes, and proteins that do not contain Fats, in addition to other healthy foods, and you should stay away from prepared foods, sugary foods, and alcohol. [1]
Exercise
Exercise is one of the most important ways to treat depression, as researchers have shown that walking, jogging, resistance training, and other exercises have the ability to reduce the feeling of depression . [1]
Sleep is enough
Adequate sleep helps reduce depression, and on the contrary, lack of sleep increases the severity of depression and makes the situation worse, and depression may cause difficulty sleeping, so some lifestyle changes must be made, such as going to sleep every day at the same time, and waking up at a specified time , In addition to providing a suitable atmosphere for sleep, by eliminating all means that may cause anxiety, such as: television, phone, and others. [2]
doctor consultation
You should consult your doctor to use nutritional supplements and ask about their types. There are specific supplements for depression, such as: fish oil and folic acid, so be sure to check with your doctor, especially when taking medications. [2]
Electroconvulsive therapy
Electroconvulsive therapy is used for very severe cases of depression, after all attempts and other treatments have failed, and when there is a threat to the person’s life, the process of electroconvulsive therapy begins , which passes a precisely calculated electrical current to the patient’s brain, by means of electrodes fixed on the head This current helps stimulate the brain, and causes a seizure, which helps relieve symptoms of depression, and this treatment is always done in the hospital under the supervision of a specialized doctor, and it is used twice a week for a period of three to six weeks. [3]
References
- ^ A b "27 About The Facts Pets. Best Ways To Treat Depression" , Www.psychologytoday.com , 30-6-2017, Retrieved 18-11-2018. Edited.
- ^ A b " the Natural Depression Treatments" , the www.webmd.com , Retrieved 18-11-2018. Edited.
- ↑ "Treatment" , www.nhs.uk , Retrieved 18-11-2018. Edited.
