Is there a special diet for the depressed??

Strange question, but surely there is some sort of diet for people suffering from depression?? If there are other people like me (I can' t go out and have become inactive and PODGY) that have heard of a diet i would be interested to hear about it. Something that would give us energy???? (and not just chocolates people ). Huggles all round

There is a really good dietician in the group, I'll have to check for the name again...
I know what you are going through and I'll try to get solid info. soon as possible,
eishing you the very best,
Patricia xx

Thanks very much Patricia, that would be great.

I found this link through the RESOURCE DIRECTORY here at PC... check it out and see if it helps http://www.afterthediet.com/depression.html

Hi,

My hormone doctor recommended a few books about diet and energy/mood change, the most influential of which was Tired of Being Tired by Jesse Lynn Hanley and Nancy Deville.

It's primarily focused on reversing adrenal burnout, or the fatigue, moodiness, weight gain, and other things that result from excess stress over a period of time.

Anyway, I've been progressively cutting processed foods and such out of my diet, and doing other things it recommends, and I feel much healthier and more energized.

There are also supplements, mostly vitamins and stuff, that it recommends. Fish oil's helpful for regulating mood, too.

Hope some of this helps.

Jessie

Hi, found out the name of the dietician I told you about...
She goes by funnygirl and she has given me great advice in the eating disorder forum.... I recommend getting in touch with her.
hope you are well,
Patricia xx

Thanks good people!!! Huggles

Not a diet suggestion, but closely related...get some exercise every day, if your not doing that now. Even a walk around the block. Works wonders for me and many people I know.

I agree with justbens message...
I try to walk my dogs every day and I work out with weights 4x a week.
wishing you the best,
Patricia xx

Can I borrow a dog?? Actually, since I have had depression and put on weight, I totally isolate myself, even get my groceries delivered coz I cannot find the inner strength to go out!!! This was one of the things that my cpn was supposed to be working on with me, but I havent heard from the mental health team since October last year, I have phoned and left messages but to no avail, so they can also bite me too! Thanks for the thought though. Huggles