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foods- lots of fruits and vegetables, a variety of whole grains , nuts, seeds and legumes and on the non-vegetarian side occasionally lean meat and dairy products should all be used to create a balanced diet.
For vegetarians like myself, tofu and other soy products are used in combination with lots of fruits and vegetables with some eggs on occasions.
It's important to live on a day to day basis rather than projecting too much into the future, just for a while until the depression passes. Subconsciously you don't know that you are thinking too much into the future, but taking conscious hold of your mind and making the effort to live each day as they come will do wonders for your happiness.

2. Go out for a walk when the sadness kicks in. Staying inside makes it worse. Fresh air, as cold as it may be does wonders for the mood. Take a long walk, empty your mind and relax.

3. Exercise: one hour workouts at least three times a week, improves mood and releases all those happy endorphins. Physical and mental health after all go together. Nobody knows that better than depression afflicted folks. It also makes you feel good about yourself and helps with boosting self-esteem. And we know that we need that!

4.Friends and family: Having them around to have light conversation with over a cup of decaffeinated tea or juice helps to beat those threatening dark clouds.

5.For those open to pets, "doggy" therapy has done wonders in the past. Friendly, cute, cuddly creatures that need our love and care and who will give it back with a little bark and run around us in circles crazy over our company beats back alcohol and cigarettes any day!

So if you think of yourself as a fighter, these are just a couple strategic tips on controlling depression without the proscription drugs. They are by no means foolproof, but they are guaranteed to relieve the pain if you work at it.

Remember though, just give yourself time. Chip away at it, and eventually life's going to start taking shape once again.

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