Depression

Your diet plays a huge role in mental health—your gut is often called the ‘second brain’ for a reason! But beyond that, many people experience depression due to a lack of purpose, identity, or connection with nature. Sun exposure, movement, and having interests outside of parenting can make a big difference. You might try incorporating exercise with your little one, like walks or bike rides with a pull-along trailer. Yoga and meditation can also be great tools, even if it’s just during nap time or when someone else is watching your baby. I’d also recommend exploring self-improvement content on YouTube - sometimes, depression signals that something in life needs to shift. Since you mentioned struggles in your relationship, a weekly check-in with your partner could help open communication and create positive change. There’s also card games to increase emotional intimacy in relationships if connection is the issue, I linked one I recommend. https://amzn.to/3EBXFIA

I dont understand one thing why would u not take medication when u know its going to help u

I wanna throw out there that medication and lifestyle changes can both help with depression, but they serve different purposes. Antidepressants can be helpful if someone has a chemical imbalance or severe depression. But they work by managing the symptoms, not fixing the root cause. On the other hand, lifestyle changes — like eating better, exercising, getting enough sun, improving gut health, and finding purpose—can naturally balance hormones and address the underlying issues that contribute to depression. The gut and brain are super connected, and things like movement, vitamin D, and having something outside of daily responsibilities that excites you can make a huge difference. Some people find that lifestyle shifts alone help them feel better, while others need both meds and lifestyle changes to truly heal.

I hated the meds so I got my medical marijuana card and I’m in therapy. I’m by no means cured but it helps get me by

@Monika medication doesn’t always help. Some people try multiple medications and doses for years with really challenging side effects before finding something that may help

@Monika when I know it’s going to help me? Why would you assume that? Medication cures nothing, it covers it up. I’ve been on anti depressants before and they made me a lot worse in the long run. Have you ever looked into those tablets? They’re poisen.

I said that because in your post u stated that u wont take medication. I didnt know u were taking anti depressant before. U should try sertraline, it helps to increase the levels of serotonin in the body and it has helped a lot of people i know including me. It wont cure nothing, but it sure can make u feel better and u can slowly come off of it when ur in better place and ur able to work on your wellbeing.

@Monika it was sertraline that I was on before. If I missed a couple of days I felt worse than before I started them. I took myself off of them and swore never to go back on them

Yeah thats the thing with antidepressants, u need to be consistent and take them everyday without a miss. Otherwise the withdrawing symptoms kick in and it gets worse. I would suggest giving it another go if u are feeling that bad