Upstreet Mag June Issue 2014

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The powerful tool for beating depression you cannot ignore

The powerful tool for beating depression you cannot ignore

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hen it comes to treating depression, many things come to mind, from antidepressant medications to natural therapies like yoga and herbal remedies like St. John’s wort. In particular, there is one very crucial element which cannot be ignored. As humans are social animals, the very important role that relationships play cannot be overlooked or underestimated. Important aspects of fighting depression include the right lifestyle habits, positive thinking patterns and the use of natural remedies. Being able to flag out the root causes of one’s depression would also be useful. Another vital element is the people around a depressed person. It is found that one’s risk of major depression disorder was affected by the quality of his or her relationships with a spouse, family and friends, and this was regardless of the frequency of their social interactions. -Trusting and loving relationships -Hang out with positive people -Group therapy -Help others

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