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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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Anonymous
November 3rd, 2014 4:30pm
The use of SSRI medication is used as a treatment, thought it might infuse darker, suicidal thought because of imbalances in the body. This period usually lasts around two months. It literaly needs to get worse for it to get better. SSRI have other disadvantages aswell, as weightchanges and dizziness. In some parts of the world there is light therapy avaliable to combat SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), which is a lighter form of depression. Otherwise there are different kinds of therapy forms that can help.
AlwaysJen
November 4th, 2014 1:16am
There's many different treatment options available for depression. Exercising is a proven treatment method you can do on your own! In addition to that, seeing a mental health counselor is a good option. They can help you find methods to cope with your feelings and work through them. Often, medications will be very helpful as well for treating the physical symptoms of depression. Good luck!
Asparagus515
November 5th, 2014 1:10am
There are various forms of therapy which are popular and quite effective. There are also many different types of drugs. Lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, sleep) can also really help.
zeiwald
November 7th, 2014 4:24am
I don't know what it's like in other countries, in Estonia number one treatment is pills! And that's because psychiatrists just don't care, it's easy to write pills although in many cases talking would be the best medication. Also... When I was underaged there were support groups which in my opinion were the most useful things back at that time. Sadly there are no for adults. But I totally reccommend a support group to anyone who is fighting with depression, because depression has a lot to do with feeling alone, separated and being misunderstood. That's why I loved those groups - you were with people who did understand and knew what you were going through.
Anonymous
May 15th, 2015 1:29pm
Depression treatment has a wide rang of stuff. You can do yoga, meditation, Medical, DBT, CBT, WMR, and WRAP as education tools to learn to change the thanking row.
FlickeringCandle
November 8th, 2014 9:42pm
There are 2 types: drugs and therapy. Both have their supporters. I personally prefer meds; however, that is my own expirience.
JulieAliH
November 11th, 2014 12:06am
The most common forms of treatment are therapy and anti-depressants, which often go hand in hand. Anti-depressants might seem scary as they do have side effects, but their primary purpose is to reinstate a balance in the chemicals in your brain. Therapy might often seem scary or awkward as well, but you have to remember that though they may be trained professionals, they are also human beings who are there to help.
LeeleeRose
November 11th, 2014 1:12am
Inpatient, outpatient, intensive outpatient, and also many support groups that can support and connect you with others who have depression.
Mel
November 15th, 2014 2:41am
Psychological treatments for depression for example are, Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), Interpersonal therapy (IPT), Behaviour therapy, Mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT). Medical treatments for depression are antidepressants.
CrimsonRising
November 16th, 2014 1:02am
Treatment for depression can include support groups or, most commonly, CBT therapy! CBT focuses on how thoughts, behaviors and feelings relate to each other.
kristinaa
November 17th, 2014 11:02am
There are many different anti depressants out there that are chosen based on your needs, also counselling and psychologist sessions can be beneficial in treating depression!
guyinasuit
November 18th, 2014 6:52pm
There are two main types: Therapy/CBT or antidepressants. Neither of them will always work for everyone, it is a case of trying and testing what works for you.
TalkingIsTheBestMedicine
May 3rd, 2015 9:16pm
There are may treatments available for depression ranging from talking to drugs for more serious chronic cases. Drugs should be an absolute last resort as, many cases, solutions can be found by working through the issues. Using any form of therapy takes time and, to the extent that it is possible to do, you should try to endure the situation for long enough to see if things get better. Any time that there are suicidal or self-haring thoughts needs more serious professional attention.