Depression: 10 Home Remedies

9. Nix Caffeine

Eliminating coffee could be a difficult one for those who rely on a cup of java to get going in the morning, but for people affected by depression, the quick energy fix will be followed by a crash. The resulting low is more difficult to overcome, especially when mixed with either physical or emotional exhaustion. Studies have shown the chemical process of how serotonin functions in the brain is affected in people who drink coffee.