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What kind of treatment is available for depression?

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Last Updated: 12/14/2020 at 2:54pm
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openearsforyou
September 14th, 2014 10:30pm
There are countless amounts of treatments depression. Any thing that you enjoy doing that makes you happy is probably the best kind of treatment. If the depression is more severe, one might consider talking with their doctor about anti-depresents.
Pandette
November 19th, 2014 1:29am
I feel like this is best answered by either your doctor or your therapist. We here at 7 Cups can not provide you with treatment. However, to give you an idea, medication, self-care, and other methods are available. It's just a matter of finding out what works best for you! :)
Cadence
November 15th, 2014 5:27am
There is medication available, but that's more-or-less a last resort kind of thing. There's also therapy, which again is a formal sense of treatment. But in addition to that, treating depression could be as simple as walking your dog around the block daily, to release endorphins, or even exercise when you're feeling down or upset.
Anonymous
November 15th, 2014 12:11am
The main treatment is counseling and medication. But, there are always other choices. Talk to your doctor and see what they think is best for you.
LunaHymn16
August 4th, 2015 12:02am
There are quite a few different treatment options available for depression. Types of therapy such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a popular method for treatment. In addition, medication such as SSRI's, also known as antidepressants may be helpful in alleviating Depressive feelings. It's not uncommon that these two treatments may be used at the same time. The best course of treatment can be determined between you and a mental health professional.
BlueOcean10
June 23rd, 2015 11:00pm
Psychoactive medication may help treat depression as well as Therapy. Cognitive-Behavioral based Therapy is a good source for depression.
Anonymous
July 7th, 2015 1:32pm
becoming self aware and learning what feels good, what makes you happy and what things you should avoid. Its about finding tools to help you manage the depression. Takes antidepressants helps but not the only solution.
Anonymous
July 20th, 2015 3:12pm
There are helplines available for depression sufferers as well as medication that can be offered and prescribed by doctors
BrokenTeaCup
July 20th, 2015 9:14pm
There is therapy, and inpatient treatment. Also if it's bad enough there are many medications out there and it can be trial and error.
FatPony
July 21st, 2015 5:36pm
I do guided meditations following the Stop, Breathe and Think app. It asks my body & mind state and I can choose to identify 5 emotions I feel in that moment. The app proposes a meditation but I can choose another one if I want. It tracks the activity and I earn cute illustrated stickers to keep me motivated!
Oreo
July 21st, 2015 6:00pm
Depending on the type of depression, a professional psychiatrist might prescribe different treatments. The ones available in my country are talk therapy, pet therapy, medication. I've taken medication and have found it to be very effective.
LondynRose
July 27th, 2015 8:26pm
There are several treatments available for depression. The main ones include talking therapies and medication. Medication won't work on its own because even if you are in a "lighter" mood the problems will still need to be there. Things that may help are group therapy, one to one psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and psycodrama. If you don't feel like talking at the moment you could always relieve stress by doing something productive like art therapy.
mysteriousWillow50
April 8th, 2015 6:05pm
Treatments for depression vary, as it depends on the source of the depression. Such as a chemical imbalance--that is physically oriented, but say a traumatic life event is more situational oriented. With that, going to a doctor would be the wisest choice, simply because a diagnosis and finding out the root cause helps one get the best course of action to ensure the depression is being treated.
Samalyn
August 11th, 2015 1:08am
Therapy or medication are two viable options for depression treatment. Therapy helps you change your viewpoint and outlook where medication attempts to level out the chemical imbalance associated with depression.
Anonymous
January 26th, 2016 3:18am
One major treatment for depression is medication. I believe that there are religion beliefso that can possibly help you through it. There are ways to cope with it your self but many people need professional care. A hospitalization will help get you on medication and show you coping skills that can help you.
Anonymous
April 26th, 2016 5:49am
Therapy, Exercise and antidepressants can all be treatments depending on what kind of depression you have.
Anonymous
June 14th, 2016 10:14am
Talking to someone is usually a good idea to treat depression. The fact that you know that someone is willing to hear you up can cheer you up.
kiwi52
November 15th, 2016 6:46am
Depends on the person...therapy, anti-depressants...I would suggest seeing a licensed psychiatrist for specific suggestions. For every day treatment, what I do is make a list of what contributes to my depression and find ways to better each situation. I find that it takes one to get the ball rolling and I'll often feel a lot better even with just a little improvement. Perhaps that will help you as well.
magneticForest25
March 28th, 2017 9:21pm
Everyone is different so it advisable to contact a GP who can give professional advice... However, there are different medications and talking therapies but the professional will advise what is best for the individual x
Anonymous
December 5th, 2017 3:36am
therapy and some medication that you could take only with therapist recommendation and the best treatment is the support of the people that you love.
eeveeon
December 5th, 2017 4:24am
Medication, therapy, ongoing chat support, psychologists, counsellor, psychiatric care, self-care, and other natural remedies.
philosopherqueen
January 1st, 2018 2:02am
Cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, a wide range of medications, electro convulsive therapy and trans cranial magnetic stimulation are all approved treatments for depression.
wonderousPenguin
June 29th, 2020 3:31pm
There are a range of treatments that are accessible through your local doctors. One possible treatment is talk therapy. In this therapy, you will meet frequently with a therapist who will tailor the therapy based on your symptoms and what you a struggling with. Some courses of talk therapy are intense and last around 6 weeks, for example cognitive behavioural therapy. Others can go on for months or years, depending on how severe and persistent your symptoms are. Talk therapy can even be accessed here on the 7Cups site. Talk therapy may be done on an individual basis, in a group or with the family. Alongside talk therapy, many individuals will take a form of medication. Antidepressants are usually prescribed by a doctor, who will monitor your symptoms and side effects of the medication. Based on this, they may prescribe an alternative medication, or alter the dosage. It is important that if you are prescribed medication that you take it as prescribed to ensure the effect of the medication can be measured accurately. In cases of enduring and intense depression, some individuals may be considered for brain stimulation such as Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS). Some self help techniques may also be useful for helping you through depression. Learning mindfulness and practising healthy every day habits can help break you out of the depression cycle. Remember that there is no miracle cure for depression and finding something that works for you and is sustainable may take a while. Being persistent and having faith in yourself, the health professionals helping you and those who support you will be key to treatment. Be kind to yourself and give yourself time to heal.
MarissaHope
December 14th, 2020 2:54pm
Depression has many different treatments, and it depends by the persons age, and it’s different for everyone. And how severe the depression is. Some people take medicine for depression (antidepressants) or some people to go therapy. People who have more severe depression might be put into a hospital to help them. Depression is a really hard thing to handle on are own, and it can be hard to get help. When your ready to get help for your depression, it’s good to make sure your getting what is best for you, and if it helps you stick with it.
ImNidhi
November 7th, 2014 4:56pm
As depression are mostly the result of errorneus cognitions and emotions, so the focus is given to changing that thinking patterns of depressed individuals. For depression, there are different psychotherapies available such as cognitive therapy, rational emotive behavioral therapy or cognitive behaviour therapy. Your psychologist will decide what to opt with your consultation and prior knowledge.
ZamokuhleMasondo
October 23rd, 2014 5:35pm
Psychotherapy, cognitive reconstructing, changing of thoughts, lifestyle changes, antidepressant drugs
Anonymous
October 25th, 2014 5:30pm
Psychotherapy, medication, a combination of the two.. And in severe cases admission to a hospital for advanced treatment.
redwhispers
October 25th, 2014 11:41pm
There are many treatments available for depression. First off, you should consult a doctor or a psychiatrist to see if it's safe for you to try medication. Counselling and therapy also helps tremendously.
Klynnbelle
October 29th, 2014 2:28am
Inpatient, outpatient, family based, individual therapy, group therapy, CBT, DBT, elect. therapy. There is a lot of options out there just have to findd the one that works best for you
Anonymous
October 29th, 2014 3:45am
There are heaps of different treatments for depression. Some are medical - electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and antidepressents and others are based on therapies. There are art therapies, talk therapies, cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and so many more. The best people to talk to about the best treatment for you are doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists and mental health nurses.