Taking 12 Steps Away from Depression

Step One: Finding the Right Doctor

Step Two: Find the Medication

Step Three: Exercise

Researchers say that exercise acts like antidepressants in increasing the activity of serotonin and/or norepinephrine in your brain. Working out releases endorphins and other hormones that reduce pain, induce euphoria, have a calming effect and combat stress.

Step Four: Eat Well

Avoid caffeine , white flour and processed food and sugar

Eat More- protein (eggs, milk, cheese, yogurt, meat, fish, chicken, seeds, nuts)complex starches (whole grains, beans, potatoes); vegetables (broccoli, spinach, squash)
vitamins (vitamin B-complex, vitamins E and C, and a multivitamin)
minerals (magnesium, calcium, and zinc) omega-3 fatty acids

Step Five: Sleep

Step Six: Get outside in the Sun

Step Seven: Support and Friendships

Step Eight: Get Involved

Step Nine: A Gratitude Journal

Keeping a gratitude journal is one of the most effective happiness boosters.

Step Ten: Therapy (lets not do this with medication alone.

Step Eleven: Prayer and Meditation

Step Twelve: Time