What kind of treatment is available for depression?
openearsforyou
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Sep 14, 2014
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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.
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Anonymous
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Nov 15, 2014
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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.
Cadence
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Nov 15, 2014
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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.
Pandette
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Nov 19, 2014
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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! :)
ZamokuhleMasondo
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Oct 23, 2014
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Psychotherapy, cognitive reconstructing, changing of thoughts, lifestyle changes, antidepressant drugs
Anonymous
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Oct 25, 2014
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Psychotherapy, medication, a combination of the two.. And in severe cases admission to a hospital for advanced treatment.
redwhispers
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Oct 25, 2014
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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
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Oct 29, 2014
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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
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Oct 29, 2014
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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.
Anonymous
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Nov 3, 2014
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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
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Nov 4, 2014
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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
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Nov 5, 2014
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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
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Nov 7, 2014
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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.
ImNidhi
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Nov 7, 2014
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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.
FlickeringCandle
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Nov 8, 2014
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There are 2 types: drugs and therapy. Both have their supporters. I personally prefer meds; however, that is my own expirience.
JulieAliH
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Nov 11, 2014
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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
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Nov 11, 2014
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Inpatient, outpatient, intensive outpatient, and also many support groups that can support and connect you with others who have depression.
Mel
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Nov 15, 2014
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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
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Nov 16, 2014
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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
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Nov 17, 2014
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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!