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Depression

For when it’s beyond a bad day: Learn more about symptoms and what you can do to overcome depression. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful. 

• Get active Exercise that increases your heart rate at least three hours a week (or 30 minutes a day) may help boost your body’s natural mood-enhancers (endorphins).
• Get enough iron A lack of iron can make depression worse; check with a doctor to find out if you are iron deficient.
• Check out St. John’s wort Take 600 to 1,200 mg a day of a standardized herbal extract containing of 0.3% hypericin to help with mild to moderate depression—but talk to your doctor first as St. John's wort can interact with certain medications.
• Try B vitamins Take a supplement that contains folic acid and vitamins B12 and B6 to help correct deficiencies associated with depression.
  
  • Check your thyroid.
• Seek counseling A mental health professional may help you make a full recovery.
  
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