There is no need to resort to medication for mood swings; depressive moods can be combated with natural remedies.

 

St. John's wort

 

St. John's wort has been proven to be effective against depressive moods. St. John's wort can be taken in the form of capsules or teas. After a few weeks of regular intake, one will notice an improvement in symptoms.

St. John's wort should be taken three times a day with food and should not be combined with prescription antidepressants.

 

S-adenosylmethionine

 

S-adenosylmethionine is a natural molecule that occurs in almost every cell of the body. It increases the seratonin and dopamine levels in the body and thus counteracts depressive moods. 400mg to 600mg of S-adenosylmethionine should be taken daily on an empty stomach. If the mood does not improve within two weeks, a doctor should be consulted.

 

Kava Kava

 

Kava kava root relieves the symptoms of anxiety and stress. About 300 to 400mg of kava kava extract should be taken daily. Do not take with alcohol.

 

Light

 

Less daylight in winter has a negative effect on the state of mind. Many people therefore feel more depressed in winter than in summer. Reduced daylight leads to a decrease in serotonin levels in the brain, as well as an increase in melatonin levels, which can cause depression-like symptoms.

Especially in winter, you should spend as much time as possible outdoors. Indoors, a special lamp with 5000-10000 lux light intensity can get you through the winter if you sit under it for 30 minutes a day.

 

Movement

 

Any kind of exercise, especially outdoors improves the state of mind, anxiety and low self-esteem. Walk for an hour or jog for half an hour at least three times a week.

 

Contact with other people

 

Social contact with other people, especially in the form of voluntary social work, has been shown to help against depressive moods. Helping a friend or neighbour also puts you in a better mood.