Help Has anyone tried herbal remedies for things like depression, lack of motivation etc? (Venting too!)

[Forever Sleep]

When I worked in retail, I definitely felt depressed and started taking St. John's Wort and 5HTP. They can mess up other medications though and have side effects so- I'm not recommending them for everyone. I felt like they helped slightly at the time though. More than Fluoexetine (Prozac) anyway, which I was prescribed years later.

I'm not even certain I do have depression but just motivating myself to do the essentials now is so hard. Seeing as things have the potential to become even harder this year, I'm wondering if I should give them another try. Not keen on going to the doctors for antidepressants though- if I'm honest.

Does anyone have any recommendations please? Do you manage your moods in other ways maybe? Eating healthy, exercising? Lack of fitness is another problem at the moment. Everything just feels so exhausting.

I know I'm going to have to try and live healthier soon otherwise, things are only going to get harder. Honestly, I just wish I could end all this shit now. So many things already feel like too much to deal with. But, I still want to hold on till my Dad goes.

Really, any advice on how you manage to make it through. Especially those who have to work and just carry on as normal would be greatly appreciated.

 

[idelttoilfsadness21]

I don't have access to them, but I studied lots of teas and herbal remedies that helps with sleep, anxiety, relaxation, and depression, and I just know that Hibiscus, Chai tea, and Roobius helps, and Peppermint, but isn't my preferred. It also has made me lose 4 pounds in the last few weeks and I've been an advisor tea drinker for sometime. It equally helps me with other symptoms related to ctb I wish to not add, but it has been very beneficial for both my mentally and my health, but realistically, people can do so much to deal with stress, and this world is full of it. I wish you genuine good health and happiness

 

[Overwhelmed52]

I've tried just about every herbal remedy and vitamin supplement, and nothing has worked for me. One time, I think I stumbled on something that helped briefly, but I don't remember what it was and it didn't last. A couple of times I tried a strict pure-protein diet--roasted turkey, plain white beans-- that was not processed, and that helped with my focus a lot, but it wasn't something I could keep up long term. Exercising regularly helps, but it's also hard to keep up (and to get started when I feel depressed) and the results aren't overwhelming. It's more like I realize sometime after that it probably helped with my mood. I would love to be someone who gets a runner's high, but that's not me. I kind of liked interval training on the treadmill-- walk for a couple of minutes and then run for a minute or two-- and do that for a half an hour. I think going from the low to high intensity made me feel good, and since I wasn't running too long it wasn't that hard. Be sure to stretch a lot beforehand, though!
The only herbal remedy that has given me a noticeable difference is Passionflower and I take that to get my sleep on a regular schedule, since I'll stay up all night and be sleepy during the day if I don't take something.

 

[Forever Sleep]

I don't have access to them, but I studied lots of teas and herbal remedies that helps with sleep, anxiety, relaxation, and depression, and I just know that Hibiscus, Chai tea, and Roobius helps, and Peppermint, but isn't my preferred. It also has made me lose 4 pounds in the last few weeks and I've been an advisor tea drinker for sometime. It equally helps me with other symptoms related to ctb I wish to not add, but it has been very beneficial for both my mentally and my health, but realistically, people can do so much to deal with stress, and this world is full of it. I wish you genuine good health and happiness

Thank you for your advice. I used to love pepermint and nettle tea but, the brand I used to buy stopped making it. I shall have to do another search. Thank you.

 

[idelttoilfsadness21]

Thank you for your advice. I used to love pepermint and nettle tea but, the brand I used to buy stopped making it. I shall have to do another search. Thank you.

Oh, goodness, I hope it wasn't a small factor that caused them to remove it. It's high quality tea. And you're very welcome. Hope you get the relaxation you need and the strength you want through this week.

 

[Forever Sleep]

I've tried just about every herbal remedy and vitamin supplement, and nothing has worked for me. One time, I think I stumbled on something that helped briefly, but I don't remember what it was and it didn't last. A couple of times I tried a strict pure-protein diet--roasted turkey, plain white beans-- that was not processed, and that helped with my focus a lot, but it wasn't something I could keep up long term. Exercising regularly helps, but it's also hard to keep up (and to get started when I feel depressed) and the results aren't overwhelming. It's more like I realize sometime after that it probably helped with my mood. I would love to be someone who gets a runner's high, but that's not me. I kind of liked interval training on the treadmill-- walk for a couple of minutes and then run for a minute or two-- and do that for a half an hour. I think going from the low to high intensity made me feel good, and since I wasn't running too long it wasn't that hard. Be sure to stretch a lot beforehand, though!
The only herbal remedy that has given me a noticeable difference is Passionflower and I take that to get my sleep on a regular schedule, since I'll stay up all night and be sleepy during the day if I don't take something.

Thank you. I'm the same really. It's more that I notice if I don't exercise. Not that doing it gives me any kind of high. The best I get is simply a relief that it's over and I can finally get my breathe back!

I was pretty good last year at making myself do it but that's literally because I only do a very small amount at maybe mid-high intensity. Worst thing is, it probably isn't high intensity, it just feels it!

Oh, goodness, I hope it wasn't a small factor that caused them to remove it. It's high quality tea. And you're very welcome. Hope you get the relaxation you need and the strength you want through this week.

Not sure really. They sell pepermint on its own too. Maybe people just prefer that. I liked it because it wasn't quite as sweet somehow.

Mind you, I have plenty of nettles in the garden! Maybe I should try shoving a few leaves in. Knowing me though, I'd do something stupid and stingue my tongue.

Thank you for your well wishes. I wish the same for you and, everyone here.

 

[Overwhelmed52]

Thank you. I'm the same really. It's more that I notice if I don't exercise. Not that doing it gives me any kind of high. The best I get is simply a relief that it's over and I can finally get my breathe back!

I was pretty good last year at making myself do it but that's literally because I only do a very small amount at maybe mid-high intensity. Worst thing is, it probably isn't high intensity, it just feels it!

That's totally me. Once I'm exercising as part of a routine, I can keep it up a few days a week (and I'll get a sense of accomplishment from writing checks on my calendar) but once I stop it's really hard to get started again! It's probably helped me with depression more than anything else, but it hasn't cured me the way it has other people. :)

 

[Forever Sleep]

That's totally me. Once I'm exercising as part of a routine, I can keep it up a few days a week (and I'll get a sense of accomplishment from writing checks on my calendar) but once I stop it's really hard to get started again! It's probably helped me with depression more than anything else, but it hasn't cured me the way it has other people. :)

100% the same. I must have done over 300 days consecutively last year, even when it was difficult. Then, work went nuts, so I started to let myself off and then, it just all fell apart.

Started again in earnest yesterday and it was dreadful! But, I must keep at it I know. I hope we both find the motivation again.

 

[Overwhelmed52]

100% the same. I must have done over 300 days consecutively last year, even when it was difficult. Then, work went nuts, so I started to let myself off and then, it just all fell apart.

Started again in earnest yesterday and it was dreadful! But, I must keep at it I know. I hope we both find the motivation again.

Me, too! Thank you for the kind words, and I hope it becomes easier for you. Hugs.

 

[idelttoilfsadness21]

Thank you. I'm the same really. It's more that I notice if I don't exercise. Not that doing it gives me any kind of high. The best I get is simply a relief that it's over and I can finally get my breathe back!

I was pretty good last year at making myself do it but that's literally because I only do a very small amount at maybe mid-high intensity. Worst thing is, it probably isn't high intensity, it just feels it!

I definitely relate to that And please do take your time. Getting back into working out takes so much energy and once you start again, it's like battling with your body because of the fat stores and the stress with your mind and body to get it where you need to be, so don't worry and just energy the uniqueness of why exercises exist :D : self care and self discipline!!

Mid-intensity? I can't even go that far, as I struggle to keep up with having no money and dealing with that gym hehe

Not sure really. They sell pepermint on its own too. Maybe people just prefer that. I liked it because it wasn't quite as sweet somehow.

Mind you, I have plenty of nettles in the garden! Maybe I should try shoving a few leaves in. Knowing me though, I'd do something stupid and stingue my tongue.

Thank you for your well wishes. I wish the same for you and, everyone here.

And oh? I didn't knew companies would do that. I thought they just remove things off the shelves because it would be easier to have less products or it was a hazard and reported enough for them to get them removed.

And nettle farm sounds really cute! Please enjoy your time picking time and using them to brew. ((:

Must be nice and truly hope this makes you feel something warm too

You're kindly welcome once again ((: