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The World
Health Organization defines mental health as "a state of well-being in
which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with
the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and
is able to make a contribution to his or her community.” Mental
wellness leads to general productivity in life. It is a positive
attribute that each individual must have to ensure proper function and
efficiency. It incorporates
your emotional well-being and encompasses
creativity and flexibility in dealing with
life's challenges.
This touches on how you feel about yourself, how you hold control over
your feelings, manage your relationships, and deal with your
undertakings. It directly affects life's other aspects such as work
performance, physical condition, and self-acceptance. Good mental
health is more than being without mental health problems or being free
from depression, anxiety, or other psychological issues. It
is about having zest for life.
Your Mental
Wellness
A
state of
lasting happiness or felicity is where every individual would want to
be at. Exciting events may cheer you up and provide more inspiration
for life, yet, it is inevitable that unwanted events may happen
anytime. These become the stimuli for mood swings, sadness, or
depressed state. This is when your mental health is tested. A person
nurturing a good mental state and emotional stability is able to
rationalize something good about the negative events in his life, able
to keep his focus in troubled times, compose himself before giving a
response, get his dose of lesson, get back on his feet after adversity,
and do better. He is able to focus on developing a solution and
maintaining the joy of living. People who are emotionally and mentally
healthy have characteristics like flexibility and creativity for coping
with difficult situations. Taking control over your emotions is vital
for happiness regardless of good times or bad times accented by
changes, frustrations, and disappointments. Mental wellness is
essential for you to be able to live fully and realize your potential
in all areas.
Here are
common attributes for determining your state of mental and emotional
well-being:
Sense of
contentment
Sense of
meaning and purpose
Sense of
self-worth
Enthusiasm for
living and
trying new things
Ability to
build and maintain
fulfilling relationships
Ability to
have fun
Ability to
deal with stress
Ability to
recover from
adversity
Ability to
adapt to change
Balance in
life's aspects
(work, rest, socialization, privacy)
Speedy
recovery from physical
sickness
Emotional
State
A
mood is a
relatively long lasting emotional state or a quality of feeling at a
particular time. It affects your response to a given situation and also
affects your physical health in return. The following
categories of stimuli exert significant influence on your emotional
state:
Dispute -
Arguments or disputes not only trigger
rise in blood pressure
but also cause changes in cellular processes inside your body that
thwarts healing. Studies show that a half-hour argument can slow your
body's ability to heal by at least half a day. This is due to a surge
in cytokines (immune-molecules that trigger inflammation) induced by
seething irritation, frustration, or dispute. Chronic high levels of
cytokines are linked to arthritis, diabetes, heart-disease, and cancer.
Jealousy -
Jealousy is
triggered by the suspicion of emotional
betrayal, characterized by mixed feelings of fear, stress, and anger. A
person extremely jealous may experience raised blood pressure,
heart-rate, and adrenalin levels, anxiety, sleeplessness, and weakened
immunity.
Pressure -
Being under
pressure raises your cortisol levels which
induces feelings of stress that feed on themselves to engender chronic
stress. In the process, memory and accuracy are both impaired and blood
sugar, fatty acids, and cholesterol levels rise and raise your risk of
cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Love - Falling
in love raises
levels of nerve growth factor, a
hormone-like substance which helps to restore your nervous system and
improve your memory by triggering the growth of new brain cells. The
feeling of being loved is also associated with the feeling contentment
and calmness which benefits both the body and mind. Oxytocin, also
called the "bonding hormone", urges people to express loving emotions
through touch and cuddling. These acts are believed to trigger the
release of DHEA, an anti-aging, anti-stress hormone that triggers
cellular restoration in the body. Other forms of touch, including
massage, have also been found to help to promote rapid recovery from
illness and injury while minimizing follow-on complications.
Laughter -
Laughter relaxes
tensed muscles, reduces production of
stress-causing hormones, lowers blood pressure, and helps increase
oxygen absorption in the blood. Cardiologists say laughing can actually
reduce the risk of heart attack by restraining unwanted stress, which
destroys the protective lining of blood vessels. About 400 muscles of
the body are put in motion when you laugh, thus, helping to burn
calories, too.
Researchers estimate that 10 to 15
minutes of laughter can burn up to 50 calories in your body equivalent
to results reaped from a 10-minute aerobic workout or 15-minute session
on an
exercise bike.
Crying -
Emotional tears
associated with stress were found to contain
high levels of hormones and neurotransmitters. Releasing emotions
through tears lowers blood pressure, slows down pulse rate, and induces
more synchronized brain-wave patterns. Studies have concluded that the
evolutionary purpose of crying is to remove stress chemicals from the
body. It is believed that continued presence of these substances, when
holding back tears, keeps a person in a state of tension, which makes
the body vulnerable to the negative effects of anxiety such as weakened
immune system, poor digestion, impaired memory and concentration. This
supports the fact why women live longer than men. Women are more
communicative of their thoughts and feelings, pouring out their flares
in tears; while
men tend to keep their grief to
themselves. Women are relieved from stress by crying, men pile his
burdens from within posting harmful effects to their health.
Mood
Factors
Your
ability
to react to this stimuli and control your mood is determined by diverse
factors:
Imbalances in
Neurotransmitters -
Chemicals in the brain
(neurotransmitters) play a large part in the occurrence of depression,
anxiety, panic, obsessive worries, weight issues, inattention problems,
pain, memory, anger, energy, sleeplessness, logic, motivation,
association, drug abuse, and sexual issues. There are three basic
molecules in the neurotransmitters, which are thought to play a role in
mood regulation: norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine. Imbalances
(often low levels) of these chemicals contribute to occurrences of mood
swings and mood disorders.
Low levels of
Serotonin play a role in depression, anxiety, sleep,
sexuality, appetite, obsessive worry, panic disorders, aggression, and
PMS (Pre-Menstrual Syndrome). It also affects pain-perception and could
be the reason why 45 per cent of patients with depression suffer from
aches
and pains.
Low levels of
Norepinephine may induce bipolar disorders, depression,
manic high episodes, and attention problems.
Low levels of
Dopamine contribute to lose of touch with reality,
attention deficit issues, drug addictions, and abrupt mood changes.
Other brain
chemicals that
increase risk
of developing mood swings when
there is divergence from normal levels include GABA (leads to
anxiety and some addiction issues), Acetylcholine (causes memory
problems), and Histamine (causes insomnia and weight gain).
Stress -
Stress
alters the levels of neurotransmitters in the brain
that control mood, logic, disposition, sleep, attention, weight, and
pain perception. It may be induced by situations or thoughts that
create feelings of frustration, anger and anxiety, leaving an emotional
and physical impact on your body. It can come from present situations
such as relationship conflicts, financial worries, job stress, and from
past experiences such as abuse, abandonment, and self-image issues.
Stress also affects your hypothalamus which causes your pituitary
gland, adrenal medulla, and adrenal cortex to release adrenaline and
cortisol. Altogether, these hormones accelerate aging, decrease bone
mineral density, weaken your immune system response, and even alter
brain function.
Genetics -
Genetics
has been found to be a strong factor in the
development of mental disorders. Studies found that 90 percent of
individuals with bipolar disorder also have a first-degree relative
with bipolar disorder, 50 percent of individuals with major depression
have a first-degree relative with the same disorder, 40 percent of
individuals with obsessive compulsive disorders have a first-degree
relative with the identical or related disorder, and 35 percent of
individuals with attention deficit disorders have a first-degree
relative with a similar disorder. Environment that is characterized by
isolation and inactivity may be the triggering factor in the occurrence
of mental disorders for those with a family history of such conditions.
Drugs Side
Effects -
Some medications have harmful effects not only on
the organs of your body but also permanently alter your brain
chemistry, functioning, and emotions. Some may even make the present
mental condition worse. Illegal drugs induce schizophrenic symptoms
such as hallucinations, delusions, and other abnormal behaviors.
Addiction to these drugs may cause permanent damage to the brain.
Medical
Disease -
Medical diseases invoke emotions. More often than
not, having physical ailments causes insecurities, discouragement, and
a sense of inferiority. Diseases such as pernicious anemia,
mononucleosis, hypothyroidism, Cushing's syndrome, Addison's disease,
cancer of the pancreas, multiple sclerosis, upper respiratory infection
are linked to depression. Mitral value prolapse, hyperthyroidism,
hypoglycemia, and pheochromocytoma are associated with anxiety.
Alzheimer's disease, dementia, various illegal drugs such as marijuana
(leads to "amotivational syndrome"), vascular disorders, viral
infections of the central nervous system, Parkinson's Disease, disease
of the central nervous system, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and temporal
lobe epilepsy alter personalities.
Mental
& Mood Disorders
There are
myriad disorders of the mind that can substantially degrade your
quality of life. Some of the more common disorders follow in order of
severity (less to more):
Dysthymia -
Dysthymic Disorder is a chronic
condition characterized by
depressive symptomsoccuring
almost daily over a span of two years. Symptoms displayed are less
severe than those that fulfill the criteria of a major depressive
state. However,
this mild type of depression can still cause dysfunction in several
areas of your life. Symptoms include poor appetite or overeating,
difficulty sleeping or oversleeping, low energy, fatigue, and feelings
of hopelessness. Distress or affliction in social, occupational, or
household environment is often the root cause of this disorder. In
childhood, it is associated with poor school performance and inferior
social interaction. Children and adolescents with Dysthymia have low
self-esteem, poor social skills, and negative-thinking. It is estimated
that 4 per cent of the world's population has this disorder.
Cyclothymia -
Cyclothymia is a mild form of Bipolar Disorder
characterized by short periods of mild depression and hypomania (good
mood). It is often manifested in a quick shift from mild or moderate
depression to euphoria and excitement, but mood swings are far less
severe than in bipolar disorder. Symptoms include alternating episodes
of hypomania and mild depression lasting for at least 2 years
characterized by frequent depressive state than euphoric. Causes of
cyclothymic disorder are still unknown.
Postpartum
Depression (PPD) - PPD is a type of depression that follows
childbirth. There had been some assumptions that postpartum depression
is caused by lack of vitamins, but studies tend to show that more
likely causes are the significant changes in a woman's hormones during
pregnancy. PPD has been linked with sudden fluctuations in hormonal
levels (thyroid, estrogen, and progesterone). Estrogen and progesterone
rise sharply during pregnancy; after childbirth, these levels fall
dramatically. Low thyroid hormone levels, in particular, can cause
symptoms of depression, including irritability, loss of interest in
regular activities, fatigue, and weight gain. Other factors
contributing to PPD include changes in lifestyle required for new
infant care, concerns about post-pregnancy weight and body image,
fatigue and lack of sleep after childbirth, lack of support caring for
the new baby, and worries about ability to be a good mother. Symptoms
include sadness, fatigue, insomnia, appetite changes, reduced libido,
crying episodes, anxiety, and irritability. Historically, PPD has been
diagnosed solely in women, but recent research indicates that men may
be affected by the condition after their wives undergo childbirth as
well. Language development delays and colic (a condition, usually in
infants, characterized by incessant crying) experienced by the newborn
are linked to depression in dads. Feelings of detachment and worries
about facing the demands of parenting can also accompany the baby's
arrival.
Seasonal
Affective
Disorder (SAD) - SAD is a temporary disorder that is
directly related to changes in the weather. An inexplicably
fatigued feeling or restlessness arises in a person with SAD when the
weather becomes colder or darker, such as during the transition to
Autumn or Winter. SAD subsides without treatment when the weather
reverts back to the person's preferred state. Nevertheless, SAD is
often treated with light therapy or exposure to artificial sunlight.
Symptoms include tiredness, fatigue, depression, crying spells,
irritability, trouble concentrating, body aches, loss of sex drive,
poor sleep, decreased activity level, and overeating, especially of
carbohydrates, with associated weight gain. The symptoms of seasonal
affective disorder typically tend to begin in the Fall each year,
lasting until Spring. Studies have found that bright light changes the
chemicals in the brain, which caused and triggers the occurrence of
SAD. About 35,000,000 people in the world suffer from SAD.
Depression -
Depression is a
state of low mood and aversion to
activity. Some consider it a dysfunction, while others see it as an
adaptive defense mechanism. About 340,000,000 people in the world
suffer from depression. 1 out of 4 women has it while 1 out of 10 men
suffers from it. Biological influences of depression include
malnutrition, heredity, hormones, seasons, stress, illness, drug or
alcohol use, neurotransmitter malfunction, long-term exposure to
dampness and mold, back injury, and aerosol exposure. Long term sleep
difficulties also trigger depression. Up to 90% of patients with
depression are found to have sleep disorders. Recent studies also
suggest that imbalance in Serotonin and Norepinephrine
(neurotransmitters that allow brain cells to communicate with one
another) is said to be the major physiological factor that triggers
depression. Causes of Depression include unpleasant family history,
pessimistic personality, trauma, stress, physical conditions, and other
underlying psychological disorders. Stressful events such as loss of a
loved one, marital stress, break up of a romantic relationship or
divorce, job anxiety, loss of a job can jumpstart a depression episode.
Symptoms include
changes in appetite and sleeping patterns, feelings of worthlessness,
hopelessness, inappropriate guilt, loss of interest or pleasure in
formerly important activities, fatigue, inability to concentrate,
overwhelming sadness, disturbed thinking, physical symptoms such as
headaches or stomach aches, and suicidal thoughts or behaviors. You may
be diagnosed with Clinical Depression if four or more of these symptoms
have been continually observed for more than two weeks. This stage of
depression already requires serious treatment. The more crucial state,
termed as Major Depression, manifests more serious symptoms such as
inactivity, memory problems, crying for no apparent reason, and
inability to drag yourself out of bed. Statistics show that Major
Depression usually strikes people between the ages of 25 and 44.
Depression can lead to physical abuse, alcoholism, anxiety,
work-related problems, family conflicts, interpersonal difficulties,
social isolation, and health problems such as cardiovascular diseases
and digestive disorders. It can also suppress your immune system making
you more prone to other diseases.
Bipolar
Disorder
(Manic Depression) - Bipolar disorder is a biological
brain disorder that results in extreme psychological and emotional mood
swings. It affects all aspects of a person's life, from relationships
with others to his professional standing or career. It is ordinary for
normal people to go through the highs and lows of life, but those who
have bipolar disorder tend to magnify and intensify these change of
events in their lives. A state characterized by overexcitement is
called a manic episode, while a state of extreme sadness is called a
depressive episode. Aside from evident mood changes, irritability,
agitation, impulsiveness, increase in goal-directed activities,
restlessness, and changes in energy, activity and sleep are among the
symptoms of Bipolar Disorder. These often lead to suicidal thoughts. No
exact cause has been identified for Bipolar Disorder but risk factors
include genetics (as genes help control how the body and the brain work
and grow), underlying illnesses, alcohol or substance abuse, and brain
structure and functioning. Altered levels of neurotransmitters
(chemicals causing reactions in the brain) can also cause extreme mood
changes. 27,000,000 people in the world suffer from Bipolar Disorder.
Nearly 6,000,000 American adults or about 2.5% of the adult population
in the United States have it. Some famous people that have talked
openly about having bipolar disorder are Anna Marie "Patty" Duke, Linda
Hamilton, Jean-Claude VanDamme, Kristy McNichol, Dick Cavett, and Buzz
Aldrin. World Health Organization (WHO) statistics indicate bipolar
disorder is the 6th leading cause of disability in the world.
Schizoaffective
Disorder -
Schizoaffective Disorder is a psychological
illness in which an individual experiences episodes of schizophrenia (a
chronic, severe, and disabling brain disorder that involves detachment
from reality) and intense mood swings. Symptoms include disoriented
thoughts, agitated body movements, paranoia, hallucinations
(non-existent voices or visions), and delusions (false beliefs that
cannot be corrected by reason) combined with extreme mood changes and
often severe depression. People with this disorder may also experience
sleeping trouble, eating disorder, feelings of excessive tiredness,
and thoughts of suicide. It is believed that genetic predisposition
contributes to brain chemistry deterioration that leads to this
disorder. However, interaction between genes and environment remains
the catalyst for Schizoaffective Disorder and Schizophrenia.
Environmental factors may include exposure to viruses, malnutrition
before birth, problems during birth, and other psychosocial factors.
24,000,000 people in the world are estimated to suffer from
Schizophrenia while about 8,000,000 people in the world have
Schizoaffective Disorder.
Famous
People
with Mood Disorders
About
450,000,000 people suffer from conditions such as depression,
schizophrenia, making mental and neurological illness among the top
causes of all ill health. Mental disorder transcends age, society
status, occupation, and financial capability. Even famous people have
struggled with mood disorders. Some have lost their lives to them and
others have succeeded despite their problems:
Vincent Van Gogh -
A famous painter and artist was labeled peculiar
with unstable moods. He suffered from epileptic seizures. From his
letters, it was concluded that his depressive states were also
accompanied by manic episodes of enormous energy and great passion. Van
Gogh committed suicide at age 37.
Virginia Woolf
- The British novelist, born of privilege, experienced
the mood swings of bipolar disorder throughout her life. She wrote to
make sense out of her mental chaos and gain control over madness. She
received great care and understanding from her friends and family. She
died filling her pockets with stones and walking into a nearby river.
The cause of her death was qualified as suicide while having a
disturbed mind.
Isaac Newton -
A famous mathematician of the 17th Century who was
responsible for many scientific discoveries and who achieved wealth in
later life suffered from several “nervous breakdowns”. He was known for
becoming enraged with anyone who disagreed with him. Some have labeled
his condition as Bipolar Disorder (an unclassified illness at that
time).
Ludwig van
Beethoven - A renowned composer who had bipolar disorder.
His “manic” episodes seemed to fuel his creativity. He wrote his most
famous works during times of torment, loneliness, and suffering
psychotic delusions. He took medication, opium, and alcohol for relief.
He died of liver disease probably due to substance abuse.
Abraham
Lincoln - The 16th President of the United States suffered
from
severe, debilitating, and occasional suicidal depressions, as recorded
by Carl Sandburg in his comprehensive six-volume biographical analysis
of his life. He was determined to overcome his serious affliction and
operate well in the name of duty despite his personal struggle.
Winston
Churchill - The Prime Minister of Great Britain who, as one of
the “Big Three” (Churchill, Roosevelt and Stalin) led the world in
defeating Hitler in World War II, told in his own writings of suffering
from “black dog” (Churchill’s term for severe and serious depression).
He self-medicated to deal with these times. He was able to achieve much
in this life and manage his mental illness by sheer personal
determination.
Linda Hamilton
- A famous actress who had been diagnosed with bipolar
disorder at a young age. She controlled her illness through a lifetime
of medication.
Shawn Colvin -
A musician with two Grammy's suffered from major
depressive disorder for more than 20 years. "During the worst times, I
shut the world out, refusing to get out of bed. Even the smallest tasks
were overwhelming," she said.
Judy Collins -
A singer and songwriter who wrote the book "Sanity and
Grace: A Journey of Suicide, Survival and Strength". The book relates
her journey as a survivor of depression after the suicide of her
33-year-old son in 1992. She states that her own spiritual life and
practice gave her the power to win over the illness.
The good news
is... More than 80% of people with schizophrenia can be free of
relapses at the end of one year of treatment combined with family
support. Up to 60% of people with depression and related disorder can
recover with a proper combination of anti-depressants and therapy.
There is a way to recover from poor mental health.
Western
Medicine
Western
Medicine relies on aggressive and costly prescription drugs to deal
with mood disorders and mental health problems. These methods generally
address only the symptoms and not the underlying causes. As soon as you
stop using the drugs, the problem returns! These prescription
drugs often result in unwanted and even dangerous side effects
including accelerating aging and increasing risks of more serious
diseases.
The options
for drug treatment are bewildering: Abilify, Adapin (doxepin),
Anafranil (clomipramine), Aventyl, Aventyl HCI (nortriptyline), Celexa
(citalopram), Clozaril, Desyrel (trazodone), Doxepin (Sinequan,
Zonalon), Effexor (venlafaxine), Elavil (amitriptyline), Endep
(amitriptyline), Geodon, Haldol, Imipramine, Lexapro (escitalopram),
Luvox (fluvoxamine), Mellaril, Mipramine, Nardil (phenelzine), Navane,
Norpramin (desipramine), Nortriptyline, Pamelor (nortriptyline),
Parnate (tranylcypromine), Paxil (paroxetine), Prolixin, Prozac
(fluoxetine), Remeron (mirtazapine), Risperdal, Selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), Seroquel, Serzone (nefazodone), Stelazine,
Surmontil (trimipramine), Symbyax (fluoxetine and olanzapine),
Thorazine, Tofranil, Tofranil (imipramine), Trilafon, Vanatrip
(amitriptyline), Wellbutrin (bupropion), Zoloft (sertraline), and
Zyprexa. Typically once drug treatment begins; it is recommended for
life and usually involves a series of medications.
The combined
COMMON side effects of these medications include appetite loss, breast
swelling or discharge, constipation, decreased night vision, tunnel
vision, and watery eyes, decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty
having an orgasm, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, excess
sweating, excitement, gas, headache, heartburn, impotence, increased
appetite, increased sweating, indigestion, nausea, nightmares, pupil
dilation, sensitivity to sunlight, sweating, tiredness, unpleasant
taste, upset stomach, urinary retention, vomiting, weakness, and weight
loss or gain.
The combined
SEVERE side effects of these medications include severe allergic
reactions (rash, hives, itching, difficulty breathing, tightness in the
chest, swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue), abnormal
movements, aggressive or bizarre behavior, agitation, anxiety, blurred
vision or other vision changes, changes in sex drive, chest pain,
confusion, constipation, difficulty speaking and swallowing,
disorientation, easy bruising or bleeding, eye pain, fainting, fast,
slow, or irregular heartbeat, fever, frequent or difficult urination,
general ill feeling, hair loss, hallucinations, hostility, impulsive
behavior or other unusual changes in behavior, jaw, joint pain or
swelling with fever, neck, or muscle spasms, irritability, loss of
balance, mental or mood changes (increased anxiety, mood
swings, agitation, irritability, nervousness, restlessness), mood
swings, nervousness or restlessness, panic attacks, patchy skin color,
ringing in the ears, seizures, severe dizziness or drowsiness,
shakiness, slow breathing, sore throat or fever, stomach pain, suicidal
thinking or behavior, swelling of the testicles, swollen glands,
tremor, trouble sleeping, trouble walking or keeping your balance,
twitching of the face or tongue, uncontrolled movements of arms and
legs or stiffness, unusual bleeding or bruising, worsening of
depression, and yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Ayurvedic
Medicine
Ayurveda, the
science of life, prevention and longevity, is the oldest and most
holistic and comprehensive medical system available. Its fundamentals
can be found in Hindu scriptures called the Vedas - the ancient Indian
books of wisdom written over 5, 000 years ago. Ayurveda uses
the inherent principles of nature to help maintain health in a person
by keeping the individual's body, mind, and spirit in perfect
equilibrium with nature.
India Herbs
has a seasoned group of Ayurvedic doctors specialized in Rasayana
Chikitsa, one of the eight major specialties of Ayurveda. It is the
branch of Ayurveda that deals with various aspects of preventive health
care. Rasayana Chikitsa includes therapies for longevity, improved
memory, health, youthfulness, complexion, and strength of body and
senses. Rasayana Chikitsa prescribes the therapeutic use of various
herbal and holistic preparations for enhancing mood while strengthening
the body and overall well-being. The approach is to heal the
mind and body before minor emotional imbalance leads to chronic
psychological problems.
India Herbs'
Rasayana Chikitsa doctors combine a proprietary herbal formula based on
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advice on diet, exercise, mental training,
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emotional
tribulations through safe, natural means.
Recommendations
You can optimize your long-term mental health by:
1) Reversing
Damage -
Years of stressful living caused damage to your body. To help
reverse this, Cosmic Joy releases hundreds of phytonutrients
that act at the molecular level to soothe your
nervous system, restore proper
brain function, and prevent mental deterioration.
2) Getting
Healthy Sleep - Lack of sleep results in feelings of irritability and
body weakening. This is in proportion to how much you allowed your body
to rest and heal itself overnight. Sleep deprivation raises risks of
inability to concentrate and memory problems. Your sleep quantity and
quality has direct relation to changes in the balance of major
neurotransmitters in the brain, such as serotonin, norepinephrine,
dopamine, melatonin and others. Relearning good sleep habits
accompanied by relaxation techniques comprise a good therapy for
depression. Start by going to bed and getting up the same time each
day. People who enjoy 7 or more hours of sleep per night are more
likely to experience excellent mood the next day. 7 1/2 to 8 1/2 hours
of sleep per night is recommended for both children and adults.
3) Increasing
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Intake - Omega-3 fatty acids help to facilitate
growth and maintenance of your brain cells, especially cell membranes.
The human brain is 60 percent fat and its neurotransmitters move more
easily through fat membranes composed ofOmega-3 fats.
Higher omega-3
content ensures optimal neurotransmitter communication. Omega-3 fatty
acids found in fish also elevate your Serotonin levels resulting in a
relaxed
state of mind. Studies of patients taking medication for major
depression have
found that 1 to 2 grams a day of omega-3 led to a measurable reduction
in symptoms. Good sources of Omega-3 fatty acids include nuts, salmon,
mackarel, and tuna. At least 1 gram is recommended daily.
4) Increasing
Vitamin B Intake - Vitamin B is required for proper neurotransmitter
function. It stimulates brain action and help to regulate the nervous
system and control mood swings. About one third of
people with depression have folic acid (a type of Vitamin B)
deficiency, leading to low serotonin levels in the brain. Vitamin B6
deficiency induces feelings of being depressed and anxious. Depression
is also linked to deficiency in thiamin (Vitamin B1) and Vitamin B12,
which when untreated can lead to irreversible nerve damage. Vitamin B
can be found in liver, meat, poultry, fish, wheat, oatmeal, and whole
brown rice.
5) Increasing
Tryptophan Intake - Tryptophan is an essential amino acid (a building
block of protein that the body can't make) and precursor for serotonin
production. It is helpful for regulating sleep, calming frayed nerves,
facilitating weight loss and appetite control, enhancing mood, and
increasing pain tolerance. Good sources of Tryptophan include
mangos, bananas,
chocolate,
oats, milk, and cottage cheese. 200
milligrams of Tryptophan is recommended daily.
6) Increasing
Healthy Carbohydrate Intake - Healthy Carbohydrates are necessary for
serotonin production. A low-carb diet may bring about irritability and
impatience because the brain needs a constant supply of blood sugar to
function well. Depression sufferers tend to have low blood sugar.
Healthy carbohydrates can be found in beans, potatoes and root
vegetables, winter squash, fresh fruits, and whole grains. Eating 5 to
6 smaller meals, each with at least 15 grams of carbohydrates (the
amount found in a medium apple or pear) is recommended.
7) Avoiding
Simple Carbohydrates - Simple Carbs (carbohydrate food made from white
sugar, white flour, white rice) rapidly increase insulin production
which can lead to a depressed state of mind and irritability. Excessive
intake of Simple Carbs can also cause weight gain, headaches, and
feelings of guilt and sadness. They also exacerbate hormonal problems
in women such as PMS (Pre-Menstrual Syndrome) and menopause, leading to
more pronounced imbalances.
8) Avoiding
Alcohol Intake - Alcohol and drugs can slow or prevent recovery from
depression. They can even aggravate feelings of hopelessness,
unhappiness, and other negative emotions. Alcohol lowers the serotonin
and norepinephrine levels in your brain, magnifies the effects of
stress hormones, wipes out every vitamin in your system, and speeds the
elimination of antioxidants in your blood.
9)
Maintaining Proper Body Posture - The body systems and the mind are
integrated. Your posture influences muscle tension throughout your body
and in turn affects your brain's reactions to stimuli. Muscles tighten
due to feelings of stress. Muscular tension contributes to mood and
emotional reaction by becoming or remaining contracted. Muscles are
more relaxed when lying down, leading to brain activity that instructs
a calming reaction to a given situation. Also, sitting slumped is
associated with lower work-related self-confidence versus sitting
straight. Proper posture when standing, sitting, or lying down allows
better circulation inside the body.
10)
Exercising Regularly - Exercise works as well or even better than
antidepressants. Incorporating exercise into your everyday routine will
uplift you emotionally while improving your general health; this
accelerates recovery from depression. Brisk walking and other
cardiovascular exercises are excellent for improving your heart rate
and elevating production of endorphins - natural pain medication
hormones that help you feel better and improve your mood.
11) Being
Optimistic - Learn to magnify positive thoughts and kill the negative
thoughts before they accumulate and bring you to a depressed mood.
Switch your bad thoughts to upbeat and uplifting thoughts. Maintain a
daily record of each switch from negative to positive thought. Strive
to decrease the number of times you need to switch until you are able
to develop positive perspectives in all your dealings from the start.
Results: The
precise combination of ingredients
in Cosmic Joy along with a mind-body focus
precisely addresses your emotional needs!
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