Depression
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Depression Home Care
Home care for depression includes:
Do not drink alcohol.
Get help for
drug abuse
.
Do not smoke
.
Regular exercise
program
Take B vitamin supplements:
Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
Vitamin B2
(
riboflavin
)
Vitamin B3 (
niacin
)
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)
Vitamin B6
(
pyridoxine
)
Vitamin B12
(cobalamin)
Take prescribed medications as directed:
Do not stop antidepressant medications without talking to your doctor.
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Depression Home Care: Diet
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Adjustment disorder
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Depression
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Last Updated: Apr 18, 2008
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Wulsin LR. Is depression a major risk factor for coronary disease? A systematic review of the epidemiologic evidence. Harv Rev Psychiatry. 2004 Mar-Apr;12(2):79-93.
