Quote Originally Posted by nf1234
Personally if it were me I would try to conquer it using natural methods. If you need the meds and your suffering by all means go for it but I tend to see them as bandaids instead of fixes. I have heard so many success stories from those using alternative methods and I have had much success myself. Serotonin deficiency isn't the only thing that causes depression. So if your issue is not serotonin than an SSRI will not help you much. There is an outstanding book I read that has helped me a lot. It is full of tips and advice and even self tests to see what you may be low in. There is also another book I found recently that has a summary online in a pdf form. If you want I can share the names of those with you. Here are some of my recommendations and questions.

Have you had your Vitamin D level checked? Mine was horribly low and it can be a cause for depression and anxiety in many. A simple vitamin D capsule could be your cure.
Have you had your b12 level checked? Mine was also low and giving me all kinds of strange symptoms.
I recommend getting your thyroid and iron levels checked as well.

Now im gonna list the different categories of brain neurotransmitters and some things you can take to boost them:

Serotonin: 5htp, Tryptophan, Saint Johns Wort, SAM-E, Inositol, Vitamin D
Dopamine: Tyrosine, DLPA, and free form amino acid blends
GABA: Gaba, Glycine, Taurine, Inositol, Theanine, Holy Basil, and more
Endorphins: DLPA or DPA

Besides those you should start with Magnesium. Almost all americans do not get enough magnesium and taking some can cure depression and anxiety.

I really have a wealth of information on the subject but many people don't want to hear about the alternatives. The natural way is the permanent way. I would love to share more info, reviews, and personal experiences with you if you want to hear it. Let me know if thats the case.

Good Luck
How do l go about getting my dr. To check for all these things. I've read more than enough times about what you've mentioned above. Should I just go ahead and take these supplements. I would like to learn more so if you please could either PM me or email me at [email protected]. I would appreciate more info please.