What helps "Feeling Low", depression, anxiety, panic attacks other than medication?

Perhaps we should also address why ad's are discussed so freely, is it because it REALLY IS the only solution any of us have been offered and therefore we have no experience of much else (this is the point I was originally trying to make). I personally think coming back to the original question it really is dependant on the individual and their depression. I strongly believe that if depression is as a consequence of a situation encountered in life then ad's are only a short term fix not a long term solution as these problems have to be dealt with to. I have experience of hypnotherapy and depression which has had good results also have used Rescue Remedy when I'm feeling a bit anxious. The key here is that every incidence of depression is unique to the individual due to many factors therefore their treatment should be individually tailored to, unfortunately this is often not the case. xx

regular excercise has been proven to improve mood and working out at the gym has helped me in the past, but just a short, daily walk can help too.good diet, plenty of foods rich in tryptophan, which helps the brain release serotonin.lack of deep sleep causes depression too, so early bedtime with a proper bedtime routine can help you sleep better and therefore improve your mood.

Good thread MTS.

Lots of fresh air, especially if the sun is shining. A good long walk can really improve my mood.