Comments on: Ten Ways to better Cope with Depression http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/ten-ways-to-better-cope-with-depression/ Naturopathic physician, Dr. Nicole Sundene, answers your alternative medicine health questions at the kitchen table! Mon, 13 Oct 2008 20:31:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: d55w56 http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/ten-ways-to-better-cope-with-depression/#comment-1806 d55w56 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:56:51 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/ten-ways-to-better-cope-with-depression/#comment-1806 The only thing I disagree with is that counseling is necessary. Sometimes there is no reason for depression. It is a disease and has a cause that could be anything, from stress to genes, and all things in between. Counseling to help understand the disease, how to cope with the disease can be useful and recommended. But then it should be recommended for all diseases. If it is situational depression, caused by trauma etc. then by all means a counselor is necessary. The only thing I disagree with is that counseling is necessary. Sometimes there is no reason for depression. It is a disease and has a cause that could be anything, from stress to genes, and all things in between. Counseling to help understand the disease, how to cope with the disease can be useful and recommended. But then it should be recommended for all diseases. If it is situational depression, caused by trauma etc. then by all means a counselor is necessary.

]]> By: Dr. Nicole http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/ten-ways-to-better-cope-with-depression/#comment-788 Dr. Nicole Sat, 03 May 2008 03:31:29 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/ten-ways-to-better-cope-with-depression/#comment-788 Hi la- sorry my goal is not to make you feel worse, well maybe I did temporarily, and I apologize for that, but as a long time sufferer of depressive thinking as well, I know that sometimes I have to simply adopt that mentality and move on with things. It is really tough and there is much more to it than what I so simplisticly stated. There are days when it can be done, and there are days when it is simply impossible to do. All we can do is our best. Over the years I have worked hard on shifting my mentality in this direction and have noticed a great deal of positive that has come out of it. It feels really good to give back. Sorry for the tough love, it resonates with some, but not others. Hi la- sorry my goal is not to make you feel worse, well maybe I did temporarily, and I apologize for that, but as a long time sufferer of depressive thinking as well, I know that sometimes I have to simply adopt that mentality and move on with things.

It is really tough and there is much more to it than what I so simplisticly stated. There are days when it can be done, and there are days when it is simply impossible to do. All we can do is our best. Over the years I have worked hard on shifting my mentality in this direction and have noticed a great deal of positive that has come out of it. It feels really good to give back.

Sorry for the tough love, it resonates with some, but not others.

]]> By: la http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/ten-ways-to-better-cope-with-depression/#comment-787 la Sat, 03 May 2008 02:38:58 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/ten-ways-to-better-cope-with-depression/#comment-787 Well, to be honest, reading this just made me feel worse. "Stop feeling sorry for yourself" and "Go out and help people with REAL problems" only reinforces the depressive thought patterns that plague anyone feeling more than a bit "blue" - as evidenced by my reaction. Well, to be honest, reading this just made me feel worse. “Stop feeling sorry for yourself” and “Go out and help people with REAL problems” only reinforces the depressive thought patterns that plague anyone feeling more than a bit “blue” - as evidenced by my reaction.

]]> By: Dr. Nicole http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/ten-ways-to-better-cope-with-depression/#comment-686 Dr. Nicole Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:33:30 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/ten-ways-to-better-cope-with-depression/#comment-686 Hi Kathleen! Thanks so much for adding that point. You are right a connection with nature is INVALUABLE, nothing calms me down after a stressful day more than spending some time walking in the woods or gazing at the moon. Thanks for that great reminder! Hi Kathleen! Thanks so much for adding that point. You are right a connection with nature is INVALUABLE, nothing calms me down after a stressful day more than spending some time walking in the woods or gazing at the moon. Thanks for that great reminder!

]]> By: Kathleen http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/ten-ways-to-better-cope-with-depression/#comment-685 Kathleen Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:28:48 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/ten-ways-to-better-cope-with-depression/#comment-685 Hi Nicole, I would only offer one more thing, that I think is invaluable. We all need to learn to reconnect with nature. In addition to getting out in the sunshine we actually need to spend more time observing nature , and really feeling that connection. It is a great way to restore calm and vitality - it benefits both the individual and nature. Anyone interested in learning more can visit: http://www.ecopsych.com/index.html I have been working on my certification, and would like to continue exploring the benefits. A lot of healthcare professionals have used the program in their practice. Check it out. I have no personal stake in the program, by the way. As a Nurse, I think it's just a great program to promote well being. Hi Nicole,

I would only offer one more thing, that I think is invaluable. We all need to learn to reconnect with nature. In addition to getting out in the sunshine we actually need to spend more time observing nature , and really feeling that connection. It is a great way to restore calm and vitality - it benefits both the individual and nature.

Anyone interested in learning more can visit: http://www.ecopsych.com/index.html

I have been working on my certification, and would like to continue exploring the benefits. A lot of healthcare professionals have used the program in their practice. Check it out. I have no personal stake in the program, by the way. As a Nurse, I think it’s just a great program to promote well being.

]]> By: Shilpan | successsoul.com http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/ten-ways-to-better-cope-with-depression/#comment-664 Shilpan | successsoul.com Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:56:12 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/ten-ways-to-better-cope-with-depression/#comment-664 Dr. Nicole, Great post. I, went though brief depression when I, lost significant investment in stock market back in late 2000. What helped me most was the volunteering for the Habitat for Humanity. Not only I came out of depression strong, I instilled confidence that never existed before. Thanks Shilpan Dr. Nicole,

Great post. I, went though brief depression when I, lost significant investment in stock market back in late 2000. What helped me most was the volunteering for the Habitat for Humanity. Not only I came out of depression strong, I instilled confidence that never existed before.

Thanks
Shilpan

]]> By: » Ten Ways to better Cope with Depression http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/ten-ways-to-better-cope-with-depression/#comment-299 » Ten Ways to better Cope with Depression Sat, 29 Mar 2008 19:29:46 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/ten-ways-to-better-cope-with-depression/#comment-299 [...] Kitchen Table Medicine has a reputation for providing reliable and awe-inspiring information. Check out the latest post on Ten Ways to better Cope with Depression that may be of interest. Below summarizes what was written: [...] [...] Kitchen Table Medicine has a reputation for providing reliable and awe-inspiring information. Check out the latest post on Ten Ways to better Cope with Depression that may be of interest. Below summarizes what was written: [...]

]]> By: Erin Happycamper http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/ten-ways-to-better-cope-with-depression/#comment-288 Erin Happycamper Thu, 27 Mar 2008 22:47:22 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/ten-ways-to-better-cope-with-depression/#comment-288 A book that I've used for "self therapy" recommended by my therapist is entitled "Get Out of Your Mind & Into Your Life," by Steven C. Hayes. I like this book better than most books for "self-help" because it's in workbook form, so you can fill in the blanks as you go. The book suggests a cognitive defusion technique where it says to think of your "bad" thoughts like pop-up spam and to alt-F4 your way into a happier frame of mind. I'm constantly hitting this key sequence, or the DELETE key numerous times throughout my day. Or another suggestion I've tried and I still use is to write difficult thoughts on index cards and to carry them with me. It's used as a metaphor "to carry yourself without losing the ability to control your life." Remember, this is SELF help, which means you can modify the advise as needed to help yourself. For example, I have a card that says, "it WILL be ok!" I keep this on me at all times, so when I start to stress over a test or a commitment or whatever I can pull it out and I KNOW that when the day is over he's right; it WILL be ok. A bad grade is NOT going to kill me. Having to deal with a meanie-head is NOT going to kill me. I may think it's going to, but at any time I can reach for my notebook and see that, "it WILL be ok," and it always is! Love ya Doc! Thanks for the awesome advise as always! =x A book that I’ve used for “self therapy” recommended by my therapist is entitled “Get Out of Your Mind & Into Your Life,” by Steven C. Hayes. I like this book better than most books for “self-help” because it’s in workbook form, so you can fill in the blanks as you go.

The book suggests a cognitive defusion technique where it says to think of your “bad” thoughts like pop-up spam and to alt-F4 your way into a happier frame of mind. I’m constantly hitting this key sequence, or the DELETE key numerous times throughout my day.

Or another suggestion I’ve tried and I still use is to write difficult thoughts on index cards and to carry them with me. It’s used as a metaphor “to carry yourself without losing the ability to control your life.”

Remember, this is SELF help, which means you can modify the advise as needed to help yourself.

For example, I have a card that says, “it WILL be ok!” I keep this on me at all times, so when I start to stress over a test or a commitment or whatever I can pull it out and I KNOW that when the day is over he’s right; it WILL be ok. A bad grade is NOT going to kill me. Having to deal with a meanie-head is NOT going to kill me. I may think it’s going to, but at any time I can reach for my notebook and see that, “it WILL be ok,” and it always is!

Love ya Doc! Thanks for the awesome advise as always! =x

]]> By: Justin http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/ten-ways-to-better-cope-with-depression/#comment-278 Justin Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:55:17 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/ten-ways-to-better-cope-with-depression/#comment-278 Thanks so much for the advice! I certainly eat too much, but reading your article, I realize that I do eat more when I've had less sleep. I'll be back to learn more! Thanks so much for the advice! I certainly eat too much, but reading your article, I realize that I do eat more when I’ve had less sleep. I’ll be back to learn more!

]]> By: Melissa ("M") http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/ten-ways-to-better-cope-with-depression/#comment-276 Melissa ("M") Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:19:30 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/ten-ways-to-better-cope-with-depression/#comment-276 Depression has been a huge part of my life for the last year, and I've done enormous research on the subject. I just wanted to add the following natural remedies because I think they are very helpful...these remedies tackle a problem known as Endorphin Deficiency Syndrome, and more information on it can be found on the ProhibtionKills.com website. Some of the remedies are Shenmen Acupuncture, taking d-phenylalanine (which destroys the enzymes that make endorphins self-destruct and extends their life.) The recommended dose is 1000 to 2000 mg., 3X a day. Capsaicin is shown to release good endorphins and can be found in chili peppers and tabasco sauce. Please visit the ProbitionKills.com website to learn more! Depression has been a huge part of my life for the last year, and I’ve done enormous research on the subject. I just wanted to add the following natural remedies because I think they are very helpful…these remedies tackle a problem known as Endorphin Deficiency Syndrome, and more information on it can be found on the ProhibtionKills.com website. Some of the remedies are Shenmen Acupuncture, taking d-phenylalanine (which destroys the enzymes that make endorphins self-destruct and extends their life.) The recommended dose is 1000 to 2000 mg., 3X a day. Capsaicin is shown to release good endorphins and can be found in chili peppers and tabasco sauce. Please visit the ProbitionKills.com website to learn more!

]]> By: Kitchen Table Medicine http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/ten-ways-to-better-cope-with-depression/#comment-201 Kitchen Table Medicine Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:35:23 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/ten-ways-to-better-cope-with-depression/#comment-201 Glad to help! Take good care :D ~Dr. Nicole Glad to help!

Take good care :D

~Dr. Nicole

]]> By: Eric Loflin http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/ten-ways-to-better-cope-with-depression/#comment-200 Eric Loflin Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:35:43 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/ten-ways-to-better-cope-with-depression/#comment-200 Thank you...I really needed this right now...Winter is always the worst for me...I highly agree with the sun's effect on mood and depression... E... Thank you…I really needed this right now…Winter is always the worst for me…I highly agree with the sun’s effect on mood and depression…

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