I've heard St. John's wort works.

The thing that helped me was making an effort to get more sleep and increased exercise. Also, bananas, pumkin seeds and walnuts contain substances that help to stimulate "feel good" chemicals in your brain. Also, when I visited my grandad in his rest home, I realised my life wasn't that bad, when I arrived he asked how the drive there was, I hadn't even thought about it, but when I realised that if the poor old sod got out of the building it was a good day for him, but I had just driven 80 miles without even realising how fortunate I am!

Exercise every day, even walking for 20 or 30 minutes makes a difference as long as you walk a bit fast. Keep yourself on a regular sleep routine. Even if you wake up or have diffuculty falling asleep, keeping the same schedule will make a difference. Avoid afternoon naps. Eat well. The healthier you eat, the better materials your body has to work with. Try to get some sunshine every day. The sun helps your body with vitamin D, which is important in raising your mood. Don't be afraid to go to your doctor if you don't see improvement in a few weeks. It's far better to go on meds for a little while to help your body find the correct balance than it would be to suffer unnecessarily.

Well you should just try to clear your head. Think about the good thing. Dont think about what put you in your deppression in the first place. Theres more to life then just sitting at home falling deeper and deeper into deppression. Try talking to your friends, go visit some family. The smallest things in life can cure anything.

St. John's Wort is perfect for mild depression. It's cheap too and you don't need a prescription. It's an herb.

Get 7-8 hours of sleep at night, excercise at least twice a week and take heral supplements. Kava Kava is said to be a really good suppliment but you can't take it for too long. A month max. Than once you feel a little better from that you can take St. Johns or Chamomile tea or even Ginseng is good. Hope you feel better soon!

St. John's Wart - it's a natural mood-enhancement supplement

the doctors have put me on anti depressants twice...both times i quit taking them...my depression wasn't severe and I didnt want to be on meds either...now I take L-tyrosine and taurine (which are amino acids I get from GNC) and multi vitamins....there are plenty of natural remedies...vitamin B is essential for normal brain fuction...i feel so much better not being on anti depressants....good luck...

i would need to know your age and sex first. but yes im sure there are things,and activites that would help.The word you used. MILD DEPPRESSION . how long do you think you have felt this way ?

Sleep You might need more sleep than you normally need. Lack of sleep has no affect on the positive emotions but increases the negative ones. You might feel at your best with 5 or 6 hours sleep a night normally but while you have depression you might need much more than this. Cognative Realise with depression the first thought is normally a negative thought and that will be the way it is until you overcome it. Remember you have had better times before and there will be light at the end of the tunnel. Make a strong effort not to be self punishing and to do things to make you feel good like part time courses and attending support groups. Never be too self punishing. You have to be strong with this and be your own best friend. Discussing your condition A problem shared is often a problem halved. It is worth looking on the internet for sites where you can chat to others with depression. It is also worth asking your doctor or searching online for support groups in your area. Many people do not understand and this can make you feel very isolated so its worth finding people who you can talk to about it. Diet Drinking plenty of water helps many people with depression. Vitamin B1 is also important for a healthy nervous system. Many people with depression find vitamin B1 is a feel good suppliment for them. You can often buy this in 'B Complex' form which is B1 with all the other B vitamins. Alcohol Self medicating on alcohol will not work in the long term because drinking will make you more likely to feel depressed the following day. If you drink heavy every night then reduce the drinking slowly over about 6 weeks. Giving it up all at once can make you feel bad too. The more alcohol you consume the more you will need for it to have the same affect as our bodies also develop a 'tolerance' against it. Distraction Although when you are ill you might sleep a lot, keeping the brain engaged in theraputic activies can speed up the recovery from the illness.

Two good books for people who may have mild depression are... Making a Good Brain Great . http://www.amazon.com/Making-Good-Brain-Great-Performance/dp/1400082099/ . and . What Happy People Know . http://www.amazon.com/What-Happy-People-Know-Happiness/dp/0312321597 Note: The "Making A Good Brain Great" book talks a lot about SPECT scans. The medical efficacy of these scans is very controversial. However, the book also provides a good overview of current recommendations about diet, nutrition, exercise, and mental techniques for improving ones brain health.

exercise, good sleep, balanced diet and CBT should take care of mild depression

lemon balm tea legumen brazil nuts (they contain selenium - if you have low levels of selenium on your organism it can have negative impact on your mood).

See the bright smiles of poor or sick children who have nothing going for them, but who just carry on, hopefully. Do as much good as you can for others - their grateful smiles will lift your spirits. Exercise regularly.

exercise! lots of sleep--but it must be the restorative kind. if you don't wake up wanting to stretch, remembering at least some of your deep sleep dreams, or feeling refreshed, look at treating your sleep patterns fresh air bananas for temporary "bitchiness" the B vitamins

1. Sleep and mood are intimately related. Keep a regular schedule and get adequate rest. 2. Avoid caffeine and other stimulants. Although they give temporary energy, they can deplete your serotonin levels in the long-run. 3. Take a multi-vitamin regularly if you do not eat well. Several vitamin and mineral deficiencies can lead to depression symptoms. 4. For mild to moderate depression, some find that St. John's Wort, SAMe or 5-HTP can be helpful and may have fewer side-effects. These remedies cost less than prescription medications and help put you in control of your own treatment. 5. Get in touch with your spiritual side through prayer or meditation. Remember, spirituality is not the same thing as religiosity. You may be spiritual without ever setting foot in a church, synagogue or mosque. 6. Get more exercise. This doesn't mean you have to start up a vigorous daily workout. Even a walk around the block can be energizing. 7. Avoid excess alcohol consumption. Alcohol is a depressant and toxic to your body as well. 8. Eat a well-balanced diet. 9. Your thoughts have a direct bearing on your mood. Learning about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, either through a therapist or self-help books, can help you stop the negative thoughts that bring you down. 10. Stress can be physically draining. Learn to control your stress levels through time management, meditation, biofeedback training, etc. 11. Combat feelings of loneliness by reaching out to others who are less fortunate. Tips: 1. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Be aware of your mood and take remedial steps when you first feel your mood begin to slip. 2. Don't feel like a failure if you need prescription medication. Depression is an illness just like diabetes or any other other. It is not always within your control.

Turn off the news, their business is creating depression rather than informing the public. Not only do they spin the news to make it look hopeless, they also contain advertising designed to make you unhappy so that they can swoop in with a cure, from deodorant to a new car to pharmaceuticals. In fact, lay off TV altogether. Count your blessings on a regular basis, daily at least. Being in close touch with what you do have helps to counter the above. Confess your sin on a regular basis so that it doesn't build up to a huge weight of guilt. I just read a book that likened confession to pooping. You get rid of the bad stuff on a regular basis so that it doesn't become constipation of the heart and soul. Keep in touch with the good stuff you do too, so that you remember that you are contributing to society. Surround yourself with good people. When you look back at how immersed in community the average person was 100 years ago, compared to where we are now, it is no wonder people are depressed. The average person spent days in a one room schoolhouse in a small, tightly knit group being mentored by the older kids and mentoring the younger. They spent evenings in large families that sometimes included grandparents and unmarried aunts and uncles as well as siblings, parents and even hired hands. They spent Sunday morning in church with their church community and Sunday afternoon having dinner with the extended family, or maybe going for a long ride with the local saddle club, or going for a buggy ride with all their teenage friends. Some evenings might be spent at the local grange or Elks or Moose or Lions Club. We are so isolated now compared to that. I think it is dead obvious that we need Christ in our lives to be happy. I know that isn't the prevailing secular attitude, but if you are feeling depressed, you might give it a try. I know He helped me.

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