How I Treated My Anxiety and Depression Without a Prescription

 


 For years, I battled anxiety and depression like I was in a fight I couldn’t win.


Some days, it felt like I was drowning in thoughts I couldn’t control, my chest tight, my mind racing, and my spirit numb. I didn’t recognize myself anymore. But I also didn’t want to rely on a prescription to find peace. I wanted to heal from the inside out. I wanted real answers.


So I turned inward and upward.


What started as a desperate search for peace became the foundation of what I now call The Keep Going Mentality. It wasn’t just one thing that helped me climb out of the dark, it was a combination of natural remedies, self-discipline, spirituality, and deep inner work.


1. Holistic Supplements That Changed the Game


I discovered the power of ashwagandha, L-theanine, and magnesium, and they were a game changer.


•Ashwagandha: helped me balance my cortisol levels. It took the edge off the panic and gave me a calm foundation I hadn’t felt in years.


•L-theanine: supported focus and helped quiet my mind without making me feel numb or sedated.


•Magnesium: especially at night, helped relax my body and improve my sleep, which was the first step to regaining control.


These weren’t quick fixes, they were tools that supported me while I did the real work.


2. Meditation & Breath Work: Learning to Sit with Myself


At first, meditation felt impossible. Sitting in silence with my mind was like being trapped in a storm. But I kept showing up. I learned how to breathe deeply and ground myself in the present moment. Over time, breath work became my anchor.


It taught me that anxiety isn’t always a signal that something’s wrong, it’s a reminder to come back to myself.


3. Journaling: The Therapy I Gave Myself


Every morning or evening, I’d grab my journal and pour out the chaos. No filter. No judgment. Just truth.


Journaling gave me insight into patterns I didn’t know existed. It helped me understand my triggers, my wounds, and my growth. It became my mirror and my medicine.


4. Movement as Medicine


Exercise wasn’t just about looking good, it became part of my emotional survival.


Even on days I didn’t feel like getting out of bed, I committed to moving my body. Lifting weights, running, or even a 20-minute walk, each step reminded me: You’re alive. Keep going.


Movement gave me momentum when my mind was stuck in place.


5. Nutrition: Fueling My Mind and Spirit


What I ate affected how I felt more than I realized. I started cutting back on sugar, processed foods, and cut alcohol completely. I prioritized whole, clean meals and stayed hydrated.


I wasn’t chasing perfection. I was chasing alignment. Food became fuel, not a distraction.


6. Books That Became Lifelines


I began to read again, not just for knowledge, but for healing. From spiritual texts to self-help and psychology books, every chapter helped me understand myself a little more. Every page reminded me that I wasn’t alone in this journey.


7. God: My Greatest Source of Peace


But above all else, what truly changed everything, was turning to God.


When I started praying, surrendering, and trusting in something greater than myself, I stopped trying to carry it all alone. I realized I was never meant to. God didn’t take away my struggle but He walked with me through it. And that made all the difference.


Final Thoughts


This journey wasn’t easy. Healing never is. But I’m living proof that you don’t always need a prescription to find peace. You need a plan, a purpose, and a willingness to show up for yourself every single day.


If you’re in the dark, I see you. I was there too. And I want you to know: there is another way. A better way.


You’re not broken. You’re healing.


And healing is holy work.


Keep going.


— Danny Losso

@dannylosso | The Keep Going Mentality



*Note: I am not a doctor. I am not telling you to NOT take medication. That is NOT for me to decide. I am simply sharing the route I took and what worked for me. At one point in my life I DID take medication but decided it was not for me and I wanted an alternative route.


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