Holistic Support For Depression and Anxiety (The Guide)
Are you looking for holistic support for depression and anxiety? This guide includes the many resources I found helpful in boosting my mood and removing anxious thoughts.
A few months ago I started sharing my story of recovery from depression and anxiety. As a naturally minded mama, I found myself desperately seeking supportive remedies for my mental health a few years ago.
I am so thankful that there are MANY natural resources and lifestyle changes we can implement that may help improve our moods.
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Best Books For Supporting Mental Health Naturally
Before getting into all of the mood supporting ideas in this post, I want to encourage you to look into two books written by qualified practitioners on this topic:
The Mood Cure: The Mood Cure is an amazing resource for anyone looking to improve their mood and rid themselves of anxiety.
This book was absolutely monumental in steering me on a clear path of health both emotionally and physically.
Dirty Genes (Ben Lynch): Dirty Genes helps us explore how our unique genetic makeup may be affecting our health.
Within the pages, Dr. Lynch gives us a simple approach for cleaning up our “dirty” genes and restoring our health. This book held many pivotal pieces of information that I used in my health journey.
Holistic Support Ideas For Depression and Anxiety (List)
Please note that this post is for inspiration + encouragement only and not intended to treat or diagnose. Surround yourself with qualified medical practitioners as you begin your healing journey.
1. Liver Capsules For Energy and Mood
I have experienced many ups and downs throughout my child bearing year. One of my hardest moments came during my fourth pregnancy. My energy lagged and my mood was down.
I explored beef liver capsules and found them to be an incredible support for both my energy and mood. The effects of Ancestral beef liver capsules were immediate and life changing for me during this time. You can read more about my experience in this post.
2. Mood Boosting Essential Oils
Like a best friend who always smells good and offers encouragement, essential oils can offer amazing support for mood issues.
My favorite essential oils for encouraging an uplifting mood are in the citrus family! I especially love using citrus to create a bright and uplifting atmosphere. You can learn all about my favorite mood boosting essential oils here!
3. Prayer Journaling For Emotional Processing and Mood Improvement
I am so amazed at the tools God has given us to process life and emotionally prosper. It has been proven that journaling can help us process events and heal from trauma.
When I hit rock bottom with postpartum depression, writing in a prayer journal sustained me and helped me find my way out of the storm.
What better way to use this healing form of writing than prayer journaling? We are able to cry out to God, process our emotions, and gain spiritual support all at the same time.
Learn more in my article on prayer journaling here.
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4. Bible Verses For Hope In Depression
In addition to writing in a prayer journal, I found meditating on certain Biblical verses to be restorative and life giving.
When we can find no joy left on this earth or within ourselves, the Bible is FILLED with hope! God is no stranger to our sorrow. While we may have a physical ailment that is causing our depression, Scripture can provide food for our souls and carry us through until our bodies recover.
Join me today in meditating over these encouraging Scriptures.
5. Tinctures For Supporting A Calm Mind and Happy Mood
Stress is one of the biggest joy stealing culprits there is. And busy mamas are inundated with endless demands and little time to rest. It is no wonder that so many women struggle with anxiety and depression.
Our hormones are out of whack, and we are often stuck in fight or flight mode, unable to truly relax.
This constant stress situation sucks up our feel good neurotransmitters and can trigger anxiety and depression.
An amazing resource I found that has helped my body calm down and my mind relax has been herbal tinctures. My favorite is lemon balm, but there are several other that have proven immensely helpful
Read all about natural tinctures for anxiety and relaxation here.
6. How Quitting Caffeine Drastically Improved My Mood
For a long time, I had a nagging feeling that caffeine was wrecking havoc on my mood and energy. Like many mamas, I relied heavily on my daily cup to get me through each day.
Through research, I realized many people are sensitive to caffeine. For some, it can cause intense anxiety, jitters and mood swings. And with their adrenal glands already taxed, moms can be particularly susceptible to the ill effects of a cup of joe.
Once I ditched daily caffeine consumption, I found my anxiety almost completely eliminated. You can read my full experience here!
7. doTerra Balance For Mood Support
I have relied heavily on doTerra Balance blend for mood support during my journey of anxiety and depression. Featuring grounding herbal notes such as frankincense, blue tansy and chamomile, I have found Balance to be my go to oil when I’m anxious and life is overwhelming.
I go into detail on how to use doTerra Balance blend for managing stress in this article.
Additional Emotional and Lifestyle Support For Moms
In addition to sharing these mood boosting ideas, I wanted to share a few posts that can help encourage moms in times of struggle.
Sometimes the root of our lagging moods are purely physical, but many times stress is the culprit. These articles will help you find balance in the art of motherhood:
Embrace Minimalism For More Peace and Calm
In modern culture, we are absolutely inundated with too much stuff. Determining what you do and don’t need can cut down on stress. When you have less to manage, you will have more time to relax and enjoy your family.
Posts That Can Help Reduce Clutter:
- The Ultimate Guide To Minimalism With Kids
- Simple Christmas Gift Ideas For Kids
- Reduce Your Clothing With These Tips
Recipes That Can Help Restore Your Mood And Energy
I’ve got a handful of delicious drink alternatives that can help you reduce sugar cravings and restore your adrenals. Pick one of these sippers and curl up with a good book for an hour to restore both body and soul!
Delicious + Restoring Drinks:
Relaxed Parenting Articles
In order to truly find balance in life, we sometimes need to just take a step back and relax. Resting in parenting and restoring our lives can bring mental clarity, health and joy.
Please reference these articles to help navigate restful parenting:
- What To Do When You’re A Tired Mom
- How To Reset When Parenting Is Hard
- How To Raise Responsible Kids
These tips are meant to be a resourceful inspiration to you as you seek to boost your mood and calm anxiety. I can testify first hand that battling depression and anxiety can be a long term commitment, especially in the child bearing years.
I encourage you to stay the course and keep seeking hope, natural health, and balance in this journey called motherhood. Never underestimate the power of prayer!
