How To Treat Depression Without Medicine ?

Depression can be managed using various antidepressants, cognitive behavioral therapy, and natural herbs or remedies. 

However, there are several ways to alleviate depression without medications, including:

1. Exercise: Engaging in at least 30 minutes of physical activity such as walking, cycling, dancing, or swimming can release endorphins, which are natural mood enhancers that help reduce stress and depression.

2. Meditation: Practicing meditation for 10-15 minutes daily can foster openness and acceptance, uplifting your mood and decreasing depression.

3. Relaxation Techniques: Incorporating daily yoga for 30 minutes, enjoying beautiful scenery, or taking warm baths can help reduce symptoms of depression.

4. Music Therapy: Listening to music daily while showering, gardening, or cooking can boost your mood, increase relaxation, and lower stress, contributing to reduced depression.

5. Herbal Remedies: Using herbs and supplements with antidepressant properties, such as St. John's wort, ginseng, or 5-HTP (5 hydroxytryptophan), may alleviate depressive symptoms.

6. Healthy Lifestyle: Maintaining a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables, ensuring 7-8 hours of sleep each night, and avoiding alcohol and drugs can help diminish the symptoms of depression.

Source :-

1. Natural Relief for Depression. (2024, April 19). Natural Relief for Depression. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/natural-relief-for-depression 

2. Li, M., Wang, L., Jiang, M., Wu, D., Tian, T., & Huang, W. (2020). Relaxation techniques for depressive disorders in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice, 24(3), 219-226.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32425133/