10 alternate treatments for depression

DEPRESSION, you're either going through it or you may know some- ‘one who is going through depresSion.

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Sadly, you are in-charge of your emotions and even though friends and family may try their best to brighten up your mood, but eventually you are the boss of yourself, Getting into depression is far easier than getting out. of depression. But even though depression is a serious issue, there are solutions available and today we have listed 10 treatments for depression.

Food for happiness

When depressed people tend to eat or lose their appetite. But eating the right food is the way to go. ‘Try having nuts, berries, dark chocolates, tomatoes, spinach, coconut, honey, whole grains, ete to pep up your mood. These foods can increase your endorphin levels which can make you happy

Quit smoking

A 2008 study that surveyed 3,000 people found that while smokers had a 6.6 per cent risk of developing lifetime frequeney of major depression; it was 2.9 per cent for non-smokers. The Epidemiologic Catchment Area (BCA) survey revealed that about 70% of male habitual smokers and 80% of female habitual smokers had major depression.

The study also established that 30% of smokers show some symptoms of depression.