self help exercises?

[catlady90]

I have been diagnosed with anxiety and depression disorder over three years now.  Recently I have experienced thouyghts of self worthlessness and intense depression. I was wondering if anyone else had any positive affirmations or skills that I could practice to change my current (negative) way of thinking. Please help! Ex: foods, exercises, notes to self...

[catlady90]

I went to the public library yesterday, and am going to follow some of M4's advice.  Thank you so much.  You are very inspirational.

[Irenak]

In addition, go to the self help section of the book store and see what you are attracted to.  You might find just the right book to get you on track.  The public library is good too.  

The cause of all unhappiness is that things are not the way you want them to be.  Change what you can and accept the rest.  To accept is to change the way you think about it.  You can swim against the current or you can go with it.  

Change your routine.  Go out and socialize.  Help people.  Being kind to others is a great pick me up.  Just do something different.  You are wonderful.  Believe it.  

[mammo]

M4 offers great advice!!

[M4Y0U]

Based on several studies it is well known that exercise, healthy eating and relaxation exercise help a lot.

Now about the supplements that might help I could tell you those who have significant scientific evidence with good outcome for anxiety and depression.

-Magnesium
-B vitamins
-Omega-3 (fish oil)
-Vitamin D

Exercise promotes the production of several hormones that are shown to produce great impact on your mental and physical well being. You don't have to spend all day in a gym but a daily 30 min walk or jogging could be well enough mixed with good eating habits and relaxations techniques. Yoga is also a good exercise with proven impacts on well being.

M4