Comments on: 10 Chemical-Free Strategies to Trick Yourself Out of the Blues http://ririanproject.com/2007/11/16/10-chemical-free-strategies-to-trick-yourself-out-of-the-blues/ A personal development blog with practical ideas on how to make important changes in your life, both big and small, so you can get your life on track and start living up to your true potential. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:37:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.5 by: W. S. Bracken http://ririanproject.com/2007/11/16/10-chemical-free-strategies-to-trick-yourself-out-of-the-blues/#comment-41705 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 06:50:29 +0000 http://ririanproject.com/2007/11/16/10-chemical-free-strategies-to-trick-yourself-out-of-the-blues/#comment-41705 I appreciate the effort spent on creating this web page, and I thank you for that. Some of these suggestions are fine, but put on a blue shirt, write a dot on paper and stare at it, press your thumb and finger together and put O.J. in your coffee? With respect, that's not likely at all. Speaking for myself, St. Johns Wort has never ever helped one atoms worth, and I used it for three months! That was more than enough testing time. Not mentioned is going for a walk (when realistic, depending on your physical health or the neighborhood). About smoking marijuana. Smoking Marijuana is good for the Blues? Can it be proven, citing a scientific study conducted by trustworthy researchers? Thank you everybody. W.S. Bracken I appreciate the effort spent on creating this web page, and I thank you for that.
Some of these suggestions are fine, but put on a blue shirt, write a dot on paper and stare at it, press your thumb and finger together and put O.J. in your coffee? With respect, that’s not likely at all.
Speaking for myself, St. Johns Wort has never ever helped one atoms worth, and I used it for three months! That was more than enough testing time.
Not mentioned is going for a walk (when realistic, depending on your physical health or the neighborhood).
About smoking marijuana. Smoking Marijuana is good for the Blues? Can it be proven, citing a scientific study conducted by trustworthy researchers?

Thank you everybody.
W.S. Bracken

]]> by: Mike http://ririanproject.com/2007/11/16/10-chemical-free-strategies-to-trick-yourself-out-of-the-blues/#comment-34472 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 20:53:57 +0000 http://ririanproject.com/2007/11/16/10-chemical-free-strategies-to-trick-yourself-out-of-the-blues/#comment-34472 Many of the tips are valid. I especially like the one about forcing yourself to smile. A study I read showed that subjects that were told to read a comic strip with a pencil in the corner of their mouth (inducing a smile) rated the comic as funnier than those without the pencil. As a pharmacy student, I would not recommend the use of St. John's Wort without the supervision of a physician since it can interact with nearly every prescription drug, but it is an effective antidepressant for MILD depression. Again, I would not recommend it for patients who are taking other prescription medications. Beer is also not a healthy stress management tool. I think the first line non prescription therapy should be Exercise and Healthy Diet. B.S. in Psychology 2nd year Pharm.D student Many of the tips are valid. I especially like the one about forcing yourself to smile. A study I read showed that subjects that were told to read a comic strip with a pencil in the corner of their mouth (inducing a smile) rated the comic as funnier than those without the pencil. As a pharmacy student, I would not recommend the use of St. John’s Wort without the supervision of a physician since it can interact with nearly every prescription drug, but it is an effective antidepressant for MILD depression. Again, I would not recommend it for patients who are taking other prescription medications. Beer is also not a healthy stress management tool.
I think the first line non prescription therapy should be Exercise and Healthy Diet.

B.S. in Psychology
2nd year Pharm.D student

]]> by: Dave http://ririanproject.com/2007/11/16/10-chemical-free-strategies-to-trick-yourself-out-of-the-blues/#comment-32751 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 15:26:55 +0000 http://ririanproject.com/2007/11/16/10-chemical-free-strategies-to-trick-yourself-out-of-the-blues/#comment-32751 Hey Hugh, There are many different applications and methodology when it comes to psychology. While I totally agree that to pull someone out of depression FAST you will need a combination of exercise, proper diet, and of course medication. However, medication seems to be a short term fix for the problem of depression. Most MAJOR cases of depression will require long term medication but also close supervision and long term psychological care. There are a lot of doctors that are taking a more natural, and less medicated approach to treating depression. And again let me say that these therapies are NOT a good idea for those dealing with severe psychological problems such as, Manic Disorders, severe Hypomanic Disorders, and major depressive neurosis. However, eating certain foods, like fish and dairy and even nuts and seeds, can have a positive effect by introducing Tryptophan into the human body, which the body in turn uses this to produce Serotonin. which of course will help slightly with Dysthymic Disorders and Cyclothymic Disorders if caught in early stages. Long walks and even exercises that work the different areas of the brain can also stimulate good mental health. I just think that there are alot more natural approaches to psychological medicine than there is medicinal. Then again I am just a second year psychology student :-) Perhaps my views will change a bit the longer I am in this field. In any case, I think we can all agree that exercise and proper diet are essential in combating depression. David J. Florida State University :-) Hey Hugh,
There are many different applications and methodology when it comes to psychology. While I totally agree that to pull someone out of depression FAST you will need a combination of exercise, proper diet, and of course medication. However, medication seems to be a short term fix for the problem of depression. Most MAJOR cases of depression will require long term medication but also close supervision and long term psychological care. There are a lot of doctors that are taking a more natural, and less medicated approach to treating depression. And again let me say that these therapies are NOT a good idea for those dealing with severe psychological problems such as, Manic Disorders, severe Hypomanic Disorders, and major depressive neurosis. However, eating certain foods, like fish and dairy and even nuts and seeds, can have a positive effect by introducing Tryptophan into the human body, which the body in turn uses this to produce Serotonin. which of course will help slightly with Dysthymic Disorders and Cyclothymic Disorders if caught in early stages. Long walks and even exercises that work the different areas of the brain can also stimulate good mental health. I just think that there are alot more natural approaches to psychological medicine than there is medicinal. Then again I am just a second year psychology student :-) Perhaps my views will change a bit the longer I am in this field. In any case, I think we can all agree that exercise and proper diet are essential in combating depression.

David J.
Florida State University
:-)

]]> by: Top 5 Tips to Beat Depression http://ririanproject.com/2007/11/16/10-chemical-free-strategies-to-trick-yourself-out-of-the-blues/#comment-32728 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 12:16:31 +0000 http://ririanproject.com/2007/11/16/10-chemical-free-strategies-to-trick-yourself-out-of-the-blues/#comment-32728 [...] 10 Chemical-Free Strategies to Trick Yourself Out of the Blues This writer doesn’t seem to understand depression. A couple of good points, but most strategies are ordinary at best and even bizarre. Wear blue, take time out mentally, verbalise your anger to a friend, force your smiles, remove clutter, music, experiment with food, a concentration exercize, DIY aromatherapy, get in touch with your primal self through cooking. [...] […] 10 Chemical-Free Strategies to Trick Yourself Out of the Blues This writer doesn’t seem to understand depression. A couple of good points, but most strategies are ordinary at best and even bizarre. Wear blue, take time out mentally, verbalise your anger to a friend, force your smiles, remove clutter, music, experiment with food, a concentration exercize, DIY aromatherapy, get in touch with your primal self through cooking. […]

]]> by: hugh http://ririanproject.com/2007/11/16/10-chemical-free-strategies-to-trick-yourself-out-of-the-blues/#comment-32585 Sat, 24 Nov 2007 17:30:21 +0000 http://ririanproject.com/2007/11/16/10-chemical-free-strategies-to-trick-yourself-out-of-the-blues/#comment-32585 Nice. I know a few things about psychology. I think Mr. Ellis would approve of this effort, but i'm not sure he would be sanguine about the methods. Don't get me wrong: I really hope they all work. In any case, they are all better suggestions than permitting depression to rule your life. The fact is, however, that to get out of depression fast you need three things in conjunction: Exercise, proper diet, and medication. None of those things alone work as good as all together, and that is according to research. Hugh 4th year psychology student UBC Okanagan Nice. I know a few things about psychology. I think Mr. Ellis would approve of this effort, but i’m not sure he would be sanguine about the methods. Don’t get me wrong: I really hope they all work. In any case, they are all better suggestions than permitting depression to rule your life. The fact is, however, that to get out of depression fast you need three things in conjunction: Exercise, proper diet, and medication. None of those things alone work as good as all together, and that is according to research.
Hugh
4th year psychology student
UBC Okanagan

]]> by: Ben http://ririanproject.com/2007/11/16/10-chemical-free-strategies-to-trick-yourself-out-of-the-blues/#comment-32057 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 22:19:21 +0000 http://ririanproject.com/2007/11/16/10-chemical-free-strategies-to-trick-yourself-out-of-the-blues/#comment-32057 There are some very good points here and I would like to add the following humble suggestions. I have a herb garden with a dozen different culinary herbs. Crushing a few leaves in my hand in the morning and having a deep smell usually gets my day off to a good start. I would also recommend switching the TV off when suffering the blues. Exposing oneself to the "If it bleeds it leads style of news reporting" and watching ads that are designed to make you feel inadequate about your life unless you buy the latest and greatest (insert product here) don't do much for one's mental health. Finally I would eat some fresh seasonal fruit instead of junk food. The summer fruits are starting in Australia and the taste and smell of a fresh peach is one of the best parts of summer. There are some very good points here and I would like to add the following humble suggestions.

I have a herb garden with a dozen different culinary herbs. Crushing a few leaves in my hand in the morning and having a deep smell usually gets my day off to a good start.

I would also recommend switching the TV off when suffering the blues. Exposing oneself to the “If it bleeds it leads style of news reporting” and watching ads that are designed to make you feel inadequate about your life unless you buy the latest and greatest (insert product here) don’t do much for one’s mental health.

Finally I would eat some fresh seasonal fruit instead of junk food. The summer fruits are starting in Australia and the taste and smell of a fresh peach is one of the best parts of summer.

]]> by: FlashLinks: Nov 18th, 2007 | Better Living Today http://ririanproject.com/2007/11/16/10-chemical-free-strategies-to-trick-yourself-out-of-the-blues/#comment-31442 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 16:38:06 +0000 http://ririanproject.com/2007/11/16/10-chemical-free-strategies-to-trick-yourself-out-of-the-blues/#comment-31442 [...] 10 Chemical-Free Strategies to Trick Yourself Out of the Blues Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. [...] […] 10 Chemical-Free Strategies to Trick Yourself Out of the Blues Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. […]

]]> by: Person http://ririanproject.com/2007/11/16/10-chemical-free-strategies-to-trick-yourself-out-of-the-blues/#comment-31389 Sun, 18 Nov 2007 08:48:34 +0000 http://ririanproject.com/2007/11/16/10-chemical-free-strategies-to-trick-yourself-out-of-the-blues/#comment-31389 Do marijuana. Helps against depression (proved) and doesn't cause health problems (if you use a vaporizer or eat it). Do marijuana. Helps against depression (proved) and doesn’t cause health problems (if you use a vaporizer or eat it).

]]> by: Chris http://ririanproject.com/2007/11/16/10-chemical-free-strategies-to-trick-yourself-out-of-the-blues/#comment-31297 Sat, 17 Nov 2007 18:51:29 +0000 http://ririanproject.com/2007/11/16/10-chemical-free-strategies-to-trick-yourself-out-of-the-blues/#comment-31297 I really liked the shirts one. Cheers I really liked the shirts one.

Cheers

]]> by: Jon http://ririanproject.com/2007/11/16/10-chemical-free-strategies-to-trick-yourself-out-of-the-blues/#comment-31281 Sat, 17 Nov 2007 17:26:54 +0000 http://ririanproject.com/2007/11/16/10-chemical-free-strategies-to-trick-yourself-out-of-the-blues/#comment-31281 So many of these sites miss the main ingredient to fighting depression and other sorts of mental illnesses. EXERCISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Relieves stress..half an hour on the treadmill a couple times a week is all it takes!! So many of these sites miss the main ingredient to fighting depression and other sorts of mental illnesses. EXERCISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Relieves stress..half an hour on the treadmill a couple times a week is all it takes!!

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]]> by: Jon @ On Moneymaking http://ririanproject.com/2007/11/16/10-chemical-free-strategies-to-trick-yourself-out-of-the-blues/#comment-31137 Sat, 17 Nov 2007 01:10:13 +0000 http://ririanproject.com/2007/11/16/10-chemical-free-strategies-to-trick-yourself-out-of-the-blues/#comment-31137 I've found taking a walk also helps. There's something to do with moving that can help give you a more positive attitude. I also like meditating. Getting "centered" makes it harder to feel depressed. Then there's figuring out what's bothering you. Usually, there's something going on subconsciously that you're not recognizing. Rooting it out and thinking about it can have an immediate, permanent effect. I’ve found taking a walk also helps. There’s something to do with moving that can help give you a more positive attitude.

I also like meditating. Getting “centered” makes it harder to feel depressed.

Then there’s figuring out what’s bothering you. Usually, there’s something going on subconsciously that you’re not recognizing. Rooting it out and thinking about it can have an immediate, permanent effect.

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