This all makes so much sense to me. I have struggled with anxiety and depression for as along as I can remember and it has got worse over the last few years. I have tried soo many different antidepressants and I always have bad side effects from them and have to stop and I’m thinking what is wrong with me!? Am I making it all up!? I cannot see a light at the end, I feel like I am just going to keep getting worse, I’m not living, just struggling and existing. I am a mother of 2 (separated from their dad 3 and half years ago) and being the way I am is no good, I don’t feel like a good mum, I’m always stressed and I shout a lot which I absolutely hate and I don’t want my kids to end up the same as me! I attempted suicide a year and a half ago and I have these thoughts ALOT!! I feel so hopeless and worthless and I just want to be and feel normal!! I had my 2nd son dec 2012, got sterilised in 2013 and then diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2014. I tried accupuncture last year but its so expensive so I couldn’t continue with the treatment. Can u recommend natural treatment that can help me to feel better?? I get so overwhelmed trying to find things that will work as there’s many conflicting stories and also so many different options and I don’t know which ones are best and actually contain the right ingredients and not all the bad stuff! Sorry I’m not very good at putting my thoughts or explaining things properly, apparently down to ‘brain fog’ from fibro!
Thanks

If she’s not into athletics, get her into one. One that she enjoys, and will want to do regularly. With others in a supportive environment.

Get her a regular creative outlet, if she doesn’t already have one.

Find her a weekly support group of people her age.

Good luck.

Try speaking with your doctor about the research. Always feel free to get a second opinion if something doesn’t feel quite right.

Mindfulness and exercise are really important. They have both been shown by plenty of research to have the capacity to strengthen the brain against anxiety and depression. Here are a couple
Of articles that will explain how they work and why they are so important https://www.heysigmund.com/overcoming-anxiety-mindfulness/ and https://www.heysigmund.com/activity-restores-vital-neurochemical-protects-anxietyepression/.

Mindfulness can also be a way to help her find calm before sleep. I hope your daughter is able to find some relief soon.

I have a daughter that has been struggling with anxiety and depression for the last year. We have not found an antidepressant thhaatt hhas worked yet. She eats pretty healthy. She is currently doing DBT therapy. Are there any other suggestions? She is not a good sleeper so her anxiety medication is suppose to help her with sleep.

Thanks Clare – that means a lot.

Alexandra the research was done in relation to depression. There is plenty happening in the area of anxiety, so hopefully we’ll keep getting more answers.

You said that, “One of the ways the body detoxifies free radicals is through antioxidants.” What is the best way to get more antioxidants? I always see products advertised in the store.