3 Ways To Balance Brain Chemistry To Cope With Depression

Going out for a half hour a day is an ideal way to balance brain chemistry and promote the production of serotonin to feel good. much better and avoid depression.

Brain chemistry predisposes us to certain states of mind. Depression is one of them.

It is a fascinating and complex process, in which any imbalance, any change in the neurotransmitters can make us feel the greatest motivation. But also the most hopeless sadness or even a radiant joy.

These biochemical changes depend on multiple factors. For example, endogenous type depressions where the serotonin level is low lead to a state of vulnerability, anhedonia and permanent depression.

Regarding exogenous depressions, they depend on other dimensions, thus linked to what surrounds us. But also in the way we face everyday life and adversities, big and small.

In addition, we know that depression is linked to certain amino acids and the conjunction of certain neurotransmitters. This is the case, for example, with serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine.

Therefore, the chemistry of the brain determines our emotional state.  So while we know in many cases that the only option is to use psychotropic drugs to treat depression, there are some complementary strategies that we want to discuss here.

There are natural ways that can help regulate many of these neurotransmitters. Let’s see what these means are.

1. Dopamine deficiency and depression

A low dopamine level results in a whole range of very obvious symptoms: fatigue, listlessness, mood swings, loss of interest in what surrounds us and a tendency to depression.

Dopamine is one of the most important neurotransmitters for the brain: it is involved in the communication of neurons and nerve cells.

We know that it has an essential function when it comes to generating our movements, our motor skills and the energy (or motivation) to enter into relationship with our environment.

How to naturally increase your dopamine level?

There is an essential amino acid for increasing dopamine. This is  phenylalanine.

Our bodies cannot synthesize phenylalanine naturally. Therefore, it is necessary to obtain it via food.

Phenylalanine converts into tyrosine which, in turn, generates the production of dopamine.

You can absorb this amino acid with the following foods:

• meat
• dairy products
• dried fruits such as almonds and walnuts
• seeds (sesame, sunflower, squash)
• bananas
• beet
• chocolate
• green tea
• the juice blueberries
• Noni juice

Likewise, practicing meditation or moderate sport also helps to balance brain chemistry.

2. Serotonin, the hormone of happiness

Indeed, the vast majority of antidepressants act as follows: they prevent many inhibitors from slowing down the production of serotonin.

Low serotonin levels lead to  stress, depression, the onset of negative thoughts and feelings of hopelessness.

It is therefore for this reason that certain psychotropic drugs aim to promote the appropriate production of this neurotransmitter.

However, it is important to keep in mind that we ourselves can also naturally stimulate the production of serotonin.

How to increase your serotonin level? 

So improve your diet by eating more bananas, dark chocolate, avocados, chicken, watermelon, blueberries, milk (the same foods you need to eat to increase dopamine levels).

Practice a new activity: painting lessons, dance lessons, yoga. ..

Listen to music: The positive emotions generated by music promotes the proper balance of brain chemistry.

Get out of your house, and meet new people.

3. To balance brain chemistry and avoid depression, you need to sleep well 

Poor rest, waking up a lot at night, or taking a long time to fall asleep have many consequences.

One of them is the drop in serotonin, which, as we already know, triggers fatigue, greater sensitivity to stress and a risk of depression.

Sleeping well is essential for health, and it’s a way to balance brain chemistry  so that neurotransmitters regulate themselves and promote a stronger, more positive, more resilient emotional state.

How to sleep better to take care of your brain health? 

• Have a specific routine: eat dinner and go to bed at the same time every day.
• Two hours before going to bed, reduce your exposure to electronic devices, that is to say, turn off the computer, phone, tablet …
• Exercise in the afternoon, but never before bed.
• Follow the same ritual at bedtime: a hot shower, a glass of milk with honey, a book and relax in bed.
• Make sure the temperature in the room is appropriate: both heat and strong smells affect our rest.

In conclusion, regulating and balancing your brain chemistry to treat depression doesn’t just depend on medication.

If you want to get out of this tunnel, you need to resort to more psychological and personal strategies, as well as adopting appropriate lifestyle habits like the ones we have advised you.

Will you put them into practice?