Changing the Direction of Depression Depression has become a chronic disease throughout society. The disease is not just a psychological danger. Sedentary symptoms create physical infirmity. For many years, studies and research have influenced the use of antidepressant drugs as a treatment for depression. Much time and money has been spent promoting the idea of ​​chemically assisted happiness. However, a very inexpensive alternative to treating depression is being ignored by the medical community. Changes in eating habits, physical activity, such as increased exercise, and natural supplements have shown a more positive outlook. The possibility of avoiding the use of drugs and changing lifestyle habits is becoming a more reliable way of treating the disease. The feeling of loss when overcome by depression, the sense of longing and misdirection lead those seeking relief to personal doctors and meetings with psychiatric staff. While trying to expel oneself from the symptoms of depression, trust and faith are placed in medical expertise. The suggestions given are to rely on prescription drugs to overcome the disability. As patients seek immediate relief from symptoms. The flu becomes a crutch for some. Medication is only a small change, plus side effects can make depression problems worse, leading some to prescribe multiple medications to differentiate the side effects that occur. Depression can have devastating effects on our mind and body, the activities we used to enjoy ourselves with friends and family. Taking antidepressants like Prozac can be a mental and physical boon... middle of paper... ward, Fox, Kenneth, Boutcher, Stephen, Physical activity and psychological well-being. New York: Routledge, 2000Mercola, Joseph, British Journal of Sports Medicine April 2001, 35:114-117Michael Babyak, PhD, James A. Blumenthal, PhD, Steve Herman, PhD, Parinda Khatri, PhD, Murali Doraiswamy, MD, Kathleen Moore , PhD, W. Edward Craighead, PhD, Teri T. Baldewicz, PhD, and K. Ranga Krishnan, MD, Exercise Treatment for Major Depression: Maintenance of Therapeutic Benefit at 10 Months: The Problems with Anxiety Pills. From the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NCMcManamy, John, McMan's Depression and Bipolar Web "Antidepressants - The Dark Side: The Dangers May Be Remote, But They Are Real." http://www.mcmanweb.com/dark_antidepressants.html, found in December 13, 2009