If you have been diagnosed with depression, you may wonder why of all people, this would happen to you.
Do not feel depressed more, it could happen to anybody.
The best thing of all is that you can get help, and you can find treatment.
Cheer up! When you suffer from depression, you may often feel like there is this dark cloud of gloom looming above your head taking away the happiness and sunshine.
While you can opt to take as many pills as you want, did you know that some herbs are remedies for depression? Herbs have been traditionally used as remedies for depression.
One of the herbs that have been scientifically researched as a remedy for depression is Hypericum perforatum or "St.
John's wort".
This herb is known to be more or less as effective as tricyclic antidepressants, only with lesser side effects.
If taken, you may experience some fatigue, sensitivity to sunlight, and some gastrointestinal problems.
You should also refrain from taking other medications or antidepressants without consulting your doctor.
If St.
John's wort is not to your liking, you can also try other herbs that also known to be remedies for depression.
Some of these herbs are: Valerian root (Valerian officinalis), Ginseng (Panax ginseng), Skullcap, Licorice, Lemon Balm, and Damiana (Turnera diffusa).
These herbs are said to effectively remedies of depression; however, this is not yet fully backed up by extensive scientific research.
Contrary to what you may think, taking herbs as remedies for depression does not mean you have to chew on a leaf or boil roots.
While that was the practice years ago, advancement of technology has enabled depression herbal remedies to be processed into capsules and tablets for easier intake.
Taking a handful of pills or medications can sometimes add to your depression.
Just by looking at the medications makes you think why you had to be depressed, and then you would get depressed more.
If medications do not work for you, maybe you should try taking herbs as remedies for your depression.
Of course, you should always consult your doctor before taking anything.