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Can i overcome my depression through yoga, meditation and exercise? Because I don't want to take antidepressant for its sideeffect
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There are various shades of depression not every depression need meds. Also yoga and meditation is not a solution for everything under the sun as it said to be. I myself use mindfulness techniques but strongly believe that you have to change the course of action according to the need and not just available solutions. See a Therapist to diagnose the intensity of depression you have. Also if it is depression ? self diagnosis may not be always true.
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Take a therapy session listen to the action plan of the therapist. Work accordingly on the actions. Depression may sometimes need medications but not always.
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People can take medicines for many other small illness or hypertension but shy away for depression which in fact is a small course and not life long.
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Hi I hope you have not self diagnosed yourself and this is diagnosis given by a professional. Every individual is different so is the treatment prescribed to them, in many cases meditation in the initial phases of depression may even worsen your symptoms.
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Since you are apprehensive about psychiatry, I strongly recommend you visit a psychologist so that a detailed case history can be taken and you can be provided with a individualised treatment plan. Psychologist will recommend you to a psychiatrist if need be.
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I understand what you are feeling but if you follow proper treatment you will be well soon. Remember what ever symptoms you are experiencing are just a part of a problem and will definitely settle down with treatment.
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