I have heard that dark chocolate is good for depression. Will I get same benefit if I take cocoa powder. Thanks.

Question

Dark chocolate is good for depression in addition to whatever else you are taking for the disorder. Cocoa powder is not the same as dark chocolate.

Saul Pereira · Accepted Answer

Dark chocolate is good for depression in addition to whatever else you are taking for the disorder. Cocoa powder is not the same as dark chocolate.

Dolly Anadkat · Answer

Dark chocolate along will not help in depression. Try following things to manage stress and over come depression.
What you are feeling might be due to conic stress, result of our fast life style. You could also explain this as feeling burnout.
To begin with doing guided progressive muscular relaxation before sleeping will help you relax. I would also suggest you to take a multiple small break to take 3 nice and deep breath while keeping your eyes closed.
You could do this while sitting or standing or while even walking or climbing stairs (keep your eyes open in that case).
When you take a nice and deep break there is actual physiological change in your body. Thus will help you to activate parasympathetic nervous system which promotes relaxation and helps you calm down and think more clearly. This will also actually improve your performance in your work.
Along with this exercise is one of the best way to relive stress and stay fit.
Engage in any kind of physical activity at least 4 times a week.
This also helps in stress reduction.
Along with this some relaxation exercises as well as engaging in joyful activities such as music, singing, dancing, reading, being in nature, gardening, talking with friends or anything which you enjoy will help reducing stress and rejuvenation of your mind and body.
Have good routine for sleep and eating.
Lot of research has now proven that sugar is very harmful for our health. Reduce sugar and refined white floor in your diet as much as you could. Along with this also increase consumption of raw vegetables in the form of salad in both the meals of your day.
If you need help in exploring what works best for you and make this into your life style do let me know. As a trained wellness coach I could help you tailored your own holistic wellness program. Hope this helps
wishing you very best.