1. Kaplan University Amy Mahoe 24 August 2015
The Benefits of Fish Oil, Omega 3 Fatty Acids on Depression
Kaplan University Amy Mahoe 24 August 2015

2. There’s a reason for that!!
Does it seem like the side effects of depression medications mirror the depression your trying to fight?
There’s a reason for that!!

3. The unfortunate depression that results from……. depression
The unfortunate depression that results from…….. depression? Side Effects of common Anti-Depressants
nausea
increased appetite and weight gain.
loss of sexual desire and other sexual problems, such as erectile dysfunction and decreased orgasm.
fatigue and drowsiness.
insomnia.
dry mouth.
blurred vision.
constipation

4. How to wean yourself off of anti-depressants safely!!
Discontinuing an antidepressant usually involves reducing your dose in increments, allowing two to six weeks or longer between dose reductions. Your clinician can instruct you in tapering your dose and prescribe the appropriate dosage pills.
Your tapering schedule will depend on which antidepressant you’re taking, how long you’ve been taking it, your current dose, and any symptoms you had during previous medication changes.
depending on how you respond to each dose reduction, you may want to taper more gradually using smaller dose reductions, longer intervals between dose reductions, or both. If you experience discontinuation symptoms after a particular dose reduction, you may want to add back half the dose — or all of it — and continue from there with smaller dose reductions.

5. How to wean yourself off of anti-depressants safely…continued.

6. How do fish oils benefit my depression?
Fish oil is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which play an important role in brain function.
People with depression may have low blood levels of brain chemicals called eicosapentaenoic (i-koe-suh-pen-tuh-e-NO-ik) acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic (doe-koe-suh-hek-suh-e-NO-ik) acid (DHA).
EPA and DHA can be found in fish oil.

7. How can I get Omega 3 Fatty acids if I hate fish!
Oils: Flaxseed oil, Walnut oil, soybean oil, Mustard oil
Nuts: English walnuts, Black walnuts, pecans
Seeds: poppy, pumpkin and sesame seeds
Soy: Tofu and fortified soy milk

8. Medical Disclaimer:
The information presented in this seminar are suggestions only. You should always consult a physician when considering reducing for stopping your medication.

9. QUESTIONS??

10. Resources:
Hall-Flavin, D. (2010). Is there any benefit to taking fish oil supplements for depression? Retrieved 2015, from
Luther, C. (2015). Vegetarian Alternatives to Fish Oil. Retrieved 2015, from