Dealing with depression in English teachers: A natural alternative?

As an English teacher living in a foreign country, can you honestly say that you are taking care of your mental health? Everyone throughout the entire world at some point experiences bouts of depression. Furthermore, many encounter depression on a daily basis. What depression boils down to is a chemical change that affects the way in which our brains function. This is a vitally important aspect of living abroad which too many of us overlook.

As we know, the brain functions as the power center of our bodies. The brain sends communication signals to the body to organize our actions through chemicals called neurotransmitters.

This depression can be the foundation of key problems in our lives, such as problems at our school and in relationships.

Importantly for us English teachers, who often are faced with highly emotional situations at work and in our hectic social lives, these neurotransmitters are furthermore responsible for our feelings. Consequently, in a person who has become depressed the chemical messages aren’t delivered ‘appropriately’ between the brain cells.  I’m sure many of us suffer from this situation, but how many of us take the time to do anything about it?

This depression can be the foundation of key problems in our lives, such as problems at our school and in relationships. Depression may even lead to sleeping disorders like insomnia or our desire for adequate food intake. Does any of this sound familiar? Have you seen such symptoms in your colleagues?

Symptoms of depression consist of:

ء         Regular sadness,

ء         Constant tension,

ء         Fluctuation in appetite resulting in enormous weight gain or loss,

ء         Troubles going to sleep or waking up in the morning,

ء         Less concentration,

ء         Not getting enjoyment from their leisure pursuits,

ء         Lack of energy,

ء         Feelings of exhaustion,

ء         Feelings of culpability or despondency, and…

ء         Thoughts of suicide.

There are numerous medications offering support to persons with depression.  On the other hand, a lot of these drugs have side effects. Fortunately, natural alternatives which act as neurotransmitter supplements are available which deliver results without the frightening side effects.

Such neurotransmitter supplements are amino acids that give support in the construction of the brain’s neurotransmitters. To maintain a healthy body in addition to having stable moods, we ultimately need hale and hearty neurotransmitters. There are natural supplements that work to enhance the production of chemicals like Dopamine and Epinephrine which provide a natural cure for depression. One such supplement is AdreCor: this is one of the natural products which acts as a natural depression tonic. In accordance with research, lack of adequate serotonin levels in the body correlates with mood disorders, premenstrual syndrome, autism, eating disorders and migraine. 5-HTP is a chemical that supports a balanced production serotonin by extensively regulating the sleep hormones melatonin and serotonin. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that improves good appetite and mood, in addition to allowing for decent sleep. 5-HTP has helped lots of people live more comfortably and appears in products like Calm PRT.

If you’re suffering from any of the symptoms listed, or recognize them in any of your teaching colleagues, consider using a natural remedy to help you improve your lives.