(Part 3) Top products from r/depressionregimens

do you have some money to spend? SAM-e is a pretty safe supplement and starts working within two weeks. any kind that comes in a blister pack works. drs best is usually good value for the price https://www.amazon.com/Doctors-Best-Support-Enteric-Tablets/dp/B0011FTJZ0 take one in the morning and one before lunch, on an empty stomach. if you tolerate it well increase to 2 per dose, if you get stomach upset, back down


EDIT: don't take it if you are on SSRIs or are bipolar

I would definitely try to get at least one comfy not-bed piece of furniture — if you can’t afford new, then check Craigslist and garage sales or ask friends or family members. Just one comfy armchair so you can do stuff indoor relaxing while Not In Bed (this will also do good things for your sleep, and make you feel better about not being bedbound all the time)

My personal trick for this when I was living somewhere that had no living room was to just buy a big cheap reclining folding lawnchair — the long lounge style, with a blanket over it. Worked as well as a couch for me, and kept me out of my bed while still in my bedroom.

When I was at my absolute most depressed/immobile/agoraphobic, I decided to try attaching something healthy to the things I was already doing all the time.

I did gentle stuff like walking in place while I binge-watched Netflix, used little hand weights in a chair, etc. Eventually I bought one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0016BQFSS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_mH-WCb9KG8PAQ

And a little stationary bike off of Craigslist. Those helped a lot since getting out to a gym was too overwhelming.

I know the cold is brutal there, but if you can — pick a nearby “hangout” and walk there, just for an hour a day. Starbucks or a library or diner.

Light therapy has definitely helped me. I had SAD cycles as far back as middle school, but didn't know what was going on until halfway through college. Thankfully a therapist noticed the pattern and suggested a light box. I use it year round now, and turn it on as soon as my alarm goes off in the morning.

I'd also highly suggest policing your blue light exposure in the evening. That's the other side of the coin that people often ignore. We're exposed to so much artificial blue light from screens. The blue light tricks our brain into thinking it's daylight and screws up our production of melatonin and thus our sleep cycle. Your sleep cycle absolutely affects your physical and mental health. I use glasses like this at night when I'm watching TV or using my phone. I feel like limiting my light exposure has helped as much or more than the light box. The two approaches certainly support each other.

Yep…

I use this particular combination of Jarrow supplements (some others not listed as well):

• Methyl Folate 1000 mcg
  https://www.amazon.com/Jarrow-Formulas-Methyl-Supports-Cardiovascular/dp/B015XYNSVK/
  Previously used Deplin (as prescribed). Jarrow is much cheaper as health insurance (in the US) doesn't cover "medical foods" /sigh.
  
  
• B-right Complex
  https://www.amazon.com/Jarrow-Formulas-B-right-Supports-Cardiovascular/dp/B0016003Z0/
  Note this this formula includes 400mcg of Jarrow's Quatrefolic so it might be an option to consider compared to this one which /u/Entropy-Reigns mentioned.
  
  
• Vitamin D3 25 mcg (1000IU)
  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073LMP2T2/
  
  FWIW, I had one doctor who tested directly for C677T but also did 23andMe (v2/v3) previously. Using http://geneticgenie.org and https://promethease.com to analyze the RAW data from 23andMe is one option for those looking to check without much fuss.
  
  Also worth noting 23andMe's blog post about MTHFR:
  https://blog.23andme.com/health-traits/our-take-on-the-mthfr-gene/

Didn't help me, I bought https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009MFUWC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1 and found it to be ineffective.

Sunlight works however, honestly even being outside on a cloudy day works. I was very disappointed after having high hopes with that lamp. Then again everyone is different and YMMV

If you get PS, get it conjugated to DHA, DHA increases its uptake into neurons. The DHA also becomes more bioavailable itself. https://www.amazon.com/Country-Life-Sharp-Thought-Supports/dp/B000MES34O. Also for ALCAR there is a new option- ALCAR Arginate that is four times more potent at increasing NGF per weight.

Prolab Caffeine Tablets, 100-Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0011865IQ?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Always with food, never extra doses. And of course check with your doctor if you’re instructed to limit caffeine intake

I am already taking curcumin but can't tell if piperine is included in it, can you?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001J1O2B2?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

No, you're doing the right thing by asking.

I just take one every single day. Been doing it for months now.

I take this one. https://www.amazon.com/ORGANIC-INDIA-Ashwagandha-Supplement-Capsules/dp/B003PGE98K?th=1

It's an adoptogen so it takes about a week before you actually notice it working. I don't cycle because i love being on it too much. Havent really noticed much of a tolerance. Just gotten used to it!