Major depressive disorder is one of the most severe mental health disorders. It’s a mood disorder that eventually kills you if left untreated.

As mentioned by the World Health Organization, more than 264 million people from around the world suffer from depression. It is also said that depression is more common in women than men.

Although mental health experts suggest taking a course of antidepressants for major depressive disorder, we cannot neglect that antidepressants bring along several side effects. Nausea, dizziness, sleep disturbances are a few common side effects of antidepressants.

The question is, how to get rid of major depressive disorder without allopathic medicines? Well, it’s possible. I know a variety of organic remedies that can help treat the major depressive disorder. Here are a few of them:

Herbs and Plants 

As I briefly mentioned above, antidepressants bring along a massive number of side effects. Long-term use of such allopathic drugs can negatively affect your liver, kidneys, and digestive system.

On the other hand, plants and herbs are highly beneficial in the treatment of the major depressive disorder. Back when there were no allopathic medicines, people used to rely on herbs and plants for the treatment of all physical and mental ailments.

The best part being, herbs and plants have minimal to no side effects. Thus, they’re entirely safe to use. Following are a few natural medicines that you can use to get rid of major depressive disorder naturally:

• Saffron
• Passionflower
• Honey oil
• Canadian shrooms
• Ashwagandha

Exercise

Speaking of treating major depressive disorder naturally, there are a few necessary lifestyle changes that you need to make. The most important of them all, you need to add exercise to your everyday routine.

As you know, sadness, anxiousness, and fatigue are three primary symptoms of major depressive disorder. Regular exercise can help lower the level of cortisol in the body. Simultaneously, it can increase the amount of endorphins in the bloodstream, which uplifts your mood and boosts your energy.

Adding to it, it’s quite a variable lifestyle change. You don’t necessarily need to join a gym or follow a fixed pattern of exercises. A few minutes of morning walking, breathing exercises, or meditation would suffice. The goal is to increase physical activity.

A Balanced Diet 

They say you are what you eat, and the phrase holds great significance in the world of mental health. The reason being, a number of food items affect your mood and energy levels.

One of them happens to be caffeine. It’s a stimulant found in coffee and tea. Caffeine can negatively contribute to your stress levels, making you restless and low at the same time.

Similarly, increased sugar and carb intake are also harmful to your brain. It affects your productivity levels by slowing down by making significant changes to the hippocampus, a part of the brain associated with processing information.

Thereby, a healthy diet is encouraged when suffering from a major depressive disorder. All you need to do is cut back on the added sugar, carbs, and caffeine, and take a high-protein diet instead.

Appropriate Sleep 

It’s crucial to fix the basics first, only then you can move towards the advanced level of the treatment. Therefore, you must pay attention to your sleep-wake cycle. When do you sleep? When do you wake up in the morning? Are you getting the required time every day?

According to the Sleep Foundation, it’s necessary to sleep for 7-8 hours every night in order to function properly. Lack of sleep can increase the level of cortisol in your body, making the existing depression worse. Hence, it’s essential to keep the sleep cycle in check.

According to a study, insomnia and hypersomnia are present in about 40% of depressed people. Such symptoms cause massive distress, significantly affect the quality of life, and strongly increase the odds of suicide.

Relaxation Techniques 

One of the most worrisome symptoms of major depressive disorder is the loss of interest in everyday activities. That’s right, guys! Depression causes a disassociation from things you like.

For example, you won’t enjoy talking to friends anymore even if you previously did, you won’t be comfortable hanging out, you won’t be able to stand the jokes you used to laugh at, and more.

It is precisely why mental health experts recommend following relaxation techniques to unwind the mind and de-stress the body. Such techniques include:

• Autogenic training
• Guided imagery and music therapy
• Progressive muscle relaxation
• 4-7-8 breathing technique
• Therapeutic role-playing

Research suggests that all these relaxation techniques can help eliminate stress and uplift mood by making positive behavioral changes. You can either consult a therapist for it or perform all these techniques by yourself with the help of available online tutorials.

It’s simple. Isn’t it? Yes, major depressive disorder is a severe mood disorder, but it isn’t something incurable. Be consistent in following the tips I’ve shared above, and you’ll see positive results in less than no time. Get better soon, pals!

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