Turmeric as effective as Prozac.

That's what this study says.  I want to try it because I don't enjoy the side effects of Prozac and I do enjoy spicy food.   http://www.inquisitr.com/3574246/studies-show-turmeric-beats-depression-active-ingredient-curcumin-works-as-well-as-prozac/  In our quest to fight depression naturally, this seems like it would be a good ingredient to have on our side.    Unsure how to put turmeric into your diet?  I am too.  I found a few resources though.  Here's an article from Kitchn about how to eat it. and it includes this important note:


"Black pepper improves the bioavailability of turmeric, making smaller doses more effective" 


Here's a chili recipe that includes turmeric.   I may try this one.  Crock Pot 365.    I would think you could put a little bit in most chilis or spicy soups. 


If you don't want to eat it, or if you just don't feel like cooking (I understand) you can take it as a supplement.  Amazon


Apparently it has other benefits too.  Check out this article.   Apparently it helps with artitis and inflammation.  I'd better get onto making this chili.  :-) 

Anything that helps our depression is a tool we can use to overcome it and get back into life. 

Non-Drug Methods of Dealing With It.

Psychology Today - Tips for skipping the prozac.

This article I found interesting, because it mentioned a couple of things I hadn't seen before, one of which was advice to never skip a meal to keep your blood sugar stable and being authentic, plus ones we have heard before, like exercise, sunlight, natural supplements.  Combined, these things work.  Don't give up.  You can win this one.

And back again.

I had to go off the Wellbutrin.  It causes me to have a dry mouth that is horrible.  I wake up with my tongue actually stuck to the roof of my mouth.  I had to give it up and get some Biotene mouthwash for the dryness.  It's miserable.  I am hoping that as I continue to wean off the Wellbutrin, it will get better.  We'll see.

In other stress news, we are putting my mom into a nursing home, possibly tomorrow.  She's been falling at the assisted living and has just gotten to be more than they can handle.  It breaks my heart, but our backs are against the wall.  She needs this level of care, 24 hour nursing.  At least it is a very nice place.  I try and console myself with that.


:-(