- Food with a lot of carbohydrates helps produce serotonin, a neurotransmitter with a key link to mood swings and depression. A diet full of healthy carbs like beans, corn, high-fiber grains and potatoes will aid in balancing your brain's chemistry.
- Caffeinated beverages agitate the nervous system, as do sugary snacks such as cake or candy bars. Try to lay off such treats or limit them to just an occasional helping every now and then.
- Healthy exercise helps to create endorphins, which fight depression and help you feel better. Adopt a regular regimen of exercise, or try yoga or meditation techniques.
- St. John's Wort is a common homeopathic remedy that contains hyperforin and hypericin. They can have a significant impact on depression.
- Avoid the urge to "self medicate" with drugs or alcohol. They offer only temporary respite at best and often make the problem much worse.
- Professional therapists can help identify the root causes of mood swings or depression, and teach you healthier ways of reacting to negative emotions. They can often do so without resorting to medication, if that is what you wish.
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