Just come off anti depressants. Natural alternative suggestions

Books not Boors!!!

Someone mentioned St John's Wort. It is popular in Germany. The liquid form is best. It might take a few weeks to kick in as many other drugs do also. It need not be taken continuously perhaps a course over the winter for the winter blues. My husband thought it was great but being on warfarin he had to stop as would have needed more frequent monitoring. So need to clear with chemist or GP. Regular walks are his mainstay now.

I agree with others re being in nature - I aim to go for a walk every day - we're fortunate to have a small hill in our village - and as you say LillyPollen, a walk in the meadow and hearing the birds sing is lovely.
I would also add meditation- there’s a great app called Insight Timer with loads of free meditations - I like the guided ones with background music, and have found them very helpful.

Why have you come off them if they are helping you?

About 12 years ago DH was diagnosed with prostate cancer, two years after a diagnosis of throat and neck cancer. The first cancer was a terrible shock but the treatment was successful. If there had been an Oscar for putting on a brave face, I think I'd have walked away with it. But following the news about the prostrate I could feel myself going down as I didn't think I could go through it again. I started swimming at a local health club, having never been to a gym/pool before. I can only say that it saved my life. It was like having time out from what was going on. Mentally and physically. DH had the hormone/radiotherapy treatment and I was able to be his "brick" again- his description! He's fine and I'm still swimming. If you can find something to take you away from your situation, you'll return to it refreshed. Best wishes to you both.

Absolutely! It's like people saying 'pull yourself together '. They just haven't got a clue.