Chasing elusive goals can lead to depression, he says. Above all, she says, it's B vitamins and certain amino acids . Here's her formula. L-tyrosine converts in the brain to norepinephrine, a chemical that promotes positive moods and gives us motivation and drive, she says. However, you should get your doctor's approval before starting supplement therapy.
Numerous studies show that exercise can help overcome the blues.
It's a good way to discharge your tensions. Pick up a box of crayons. A great way to express your feelings is by writing them down, or better yet, by drawing them, says Ellen McGrath, Ph.D., chairwoman of the American Psychological Association's National Task Force on Women and Depression and clinical associate professor at New York University. If you sit down immediately after something upsets you and start to draw, you might be surprised at the insight you'll gain into your emotions, she says. Use lots of color.