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Is It Safe To Take Endorphins To Treat Depression?
I am 63 years old. I have had a rough life as far as being treated badly from a small child through 2 marriages. I am divorced and living by myself. I function but find myself wanting to be by myself and sometimes staying in bed for 3 or 4 days at a time. I can't seem to shake this. My doctor has me on depression medicine but when I tell him these things he said to just get out and walk to get endorphins.
Mon, 18 May 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
Thanks for your query .You just misinterpret the statement of doctor .You don't have to take endorphins from outside they are produce inside human body.Endorphins is produce by brain ,spinal cord and other parts of our body in response to neurotransmitter produce by brain during physical exercise.
Endorphins have morphine like effect on body except it does not make body addict to it .It make you euphoric ,bring positive thoughts and act as antidepressant.So do exercise regularly like a walk for half an hour.
You can also opt for yoga and meditation which are extremely helpful in curing depression .Green tea and multivitamin supplements are also known to cure depression ,drink green tea twice a day.
Do something new in life ,share your thoughts with your best friends this will defiantly give you relief.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
get well soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
Thanks for your query .You just misinterpret the statement of doctor .You don't have to take endorphins from outside they are produce inside human body.Endorphins is produce by brain ,spinal cord and other parts of our body in response to neurotransmitter produce by brain during physical exercise.
Endorphins have morphine like effect on body except it does not make body addict to it .It make you euphoric ,bring positive thoughts and act as antidepressant.So do exercise regularly like a walk for half an hour.
You can also opt for yoga and meditation which are extremely helpful in curing depression .Green tea and multivitamin supplements are also known to cure depression ,drink green tea twice a day.
Do something new in life ,share your thoughts with your best friends this will defiantly give you relief.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
get well soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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