I wanted to post on here because I see so many people struggling.

I have been depressed and with suicidal thoughts for many years, on and off antidepressants etc. Over lockdown I had nothing else to do apart from read and the research I did has helped me come off meds and stop feeling the way I was for good. I wanted to share some of the things I have done in the hope that it can help you.

Most important things;

- go gluten free (yes it’s difficult but this is the biggest thing that has helped with depression and suicidal thoughts)

- increase magnesium intake (best and easiest way is to have an Epsom salt bath every evening with 2 large cups of salts, or a footbath. You can get magnesium sprays too or you can take pills but absorption isn’t great)

- eat probiotics - eat kimchi, sauerkraut, drink kombucha, kefir, Greek yoghurt, raw milk

- beef liver - this is natures superfood, if you have any nutrient deficiencies then eating liver will sort it out. 100g every week.

- 20 minutes in the sun every day no suncream. Naturally get your vitamin D.

- cardio exercise - just something as simple as jumping jacks for 8 rounds 20 seconds on 20 seconds off can be enough to release endorphins that help you feel a bit better. 

- make sure you are eating a nutrient dense meal every 3-4 hours. Carbs, protein and fat.

- minimise junk/processed food

I know this is a long list but even if you concentrated on one of them it may pull you out enough to look at another one. Hope this helps someone &lt;3