Alternative treatments for depression and anxiety?

My husband was diagnosed with depression 6 years ago. He has been on several types of medication, they all work for a while and then they just STOP. I have studied alternative medication for 2 years. My husband really doesn't want to be on the pills anymore, so I have been giving him the Sam-E supplements along with St Johns Wort and a Stress tab with energy. I am wondering what else I could be doing. I was giving him a Kava/valerian supplement for his anxiety but recently he started to state that he was exhausted, so I started giving him the stress tabs instead. They are like an energy vitamin with iron. Does anyone know anything that can help me, I am doing the best I know how. Do homeopathic clinics take insurance?

Unfortunately, a lot of drugs stop working because your body actually recovers from what the drugs take away.... and yes, drugs commonly shut down something in your body to prevent certain symptoms.

It's very admirable that you've been researching natural alternatives... so few people do. You're on the right track with Sam-E and St. John's Wart... those are two of the most popular mood supplements. In addition to that, you can try things like 5-HTP/Tryptophan (which is for sleep and mood), and Rhodiola Rosea... you can also try Fish Oil, B-12, or dark chocolate (they don't typically help as much as some herbs, but some people get a lot of help from them).

Some items that help with sleep and/or relaxation (like Valerian, Chamomile, Hops, or Melatonin) may help with anxiety as well.... but he might only be able to take those at night.
Energy supplements don't help the mood as much as just giving someone more of a desire to get out and do things, so some people get no help for their depression from those, while some people get a lot of benefit.

As far as Homeopathic clinics.... it depends on if they have MDs or Chiropractors there as well. Some can take insurance for all services (if they "re-label" the services in some cases), some can take it for certain services, and some can't take it at all. Most insurances won't accept Homeopathic as "legitamit medical treatments" (which I think is stupid... but that's my opinion), so check with the clinic to see if they can or not. Source(s): I'm a Product Specialist for a vitamin company

First off, your husband is lucky to have you. Omega 3 works well for some people...there is a product called OmegaBerry that is very beneficial. I know you can get it on purity products online, I'm not sure where else. Also, eating healthy and regular exercise can be a huge help for depression and anxiety.
Ideally you should have a combination of the following:

1- Acai' Berry (which is know to)
a-Give greater energy / stamina
b- Improve mental focus
c- Promote better sleep
e- Improve and elevate your mood

2- Passion Fruit (which is known to)
a-Calm anxiety
b-Promote better sleep

3- Banana (which is known to)
a-Promote better moods and help mood swing

4-Wolfberry & Bilberries (which are known to)
a-Help cronic fatigue

All of these in combination, in a liquid form could possibly be very helpful to your husband.
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Amino acids work very well with these conditions. I would suggest two products; Mood Factors by Country Life-for depression. It contains Tyrosine, Glutamine, and Taurine. And Theanine Serene by Sorce Naturals, for anxiety. It contains Theanine, GABA, and Taurine. Both are available from iherb.com.
personal experience.