Depression Recovery: Serotonin, Supplements & Activities

Signs of recovering from depression include improved energy and re-engagement with social activities. Understanding how serotonin, norepinephrine, and supplements like Sam-E or Glutamine affect mood is key to a successful treatment plan.

white medicine capsules pouring from bottle isolated on white background

Common Depressants

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Hazel Thornstein

Depressants are so called because they depress, or slow down, central nervous system functioning. This causes physical depression, lowered inhibitions, sedation, sleep, anesthesia, unconsciousness and potentially coma and death.

Hazel Thornstein has been writing and editing since 2003. She writes copy for websites such as LIVESTRONG.COM and marketing materials. Thornstein is a psychotherapist, and her writing focuses on psychology and relationship issues. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in mass communications and creative writing from the University of California-Berkeley and a Master of Arts in psychology.