Depression is a disease, a mental affliction. Getting the right depression treatment at the right time is vitally important. To someone suffering from depression, it is not only extremely stressful for the patient themselves but also people who are concern about them, especially their good friends and relatives.
Some symptoms of depression include mood swings, feelings of hopelessness, insomnia, suicidal thoughts, suicidal attempts, the frustration and helpless of not being able to snap out of it. Some other signs of depression include feeling of worthlessness, incapability to work (threatening to leave), inability to concentrate, inability to remember things, total detachment from favorite things, constant talk about afterlife, death, God, and so on. Basically, the earlier you notice the signs of depression, the easier it is to treat the depression.
Fortunately, doctors nowadays are well trained in depression related issues. They are well trained in giving enough information to the people out there about what is depression, its symptoms, how to avoid it and how it can be treated. In the old days, depression was associated with madness and mental instability. Such misunderstandings are minimized today. Today, people suffering from depression receive a more sympathetic viewpoint from other people and they are treated with dignity and care. You can get the correct depression treatment at any medical facility. The sufferer should only be able to recognize that he/she is not really feeling in control anymore and that aid is needed.
The best depression treatment is to identify the signs of depression as early as possible and find out the core reason that is causing the depression. The longer you wait, the worst the depression would get, and the longer it would take for the depression treatment to recover the condition. At early stage, depression treatment can be very effective. It also has a very fast recovery rate. Therefore, it does not seem smart to suffer and wait to snap out of your blues forever.
There are good amounts of anti-depressants and depression medications which can help ease depressive symptoms. Some drugs are to be taken with water and some are for chewing. Though there are number of anti-depressants and depression medications, the depression treatment will have to be customized as per individual condition. This is not like having fever, or a cold which has standard medicines and care. It takes special care and individual attention to ensure that the depression treatment given to the person actually works. Hence, no two depression cases may be alike, and no two depression treatments would be similar either. Depending on your condition, your doctor will be able to recommend the right medication for your particular type of depression, whether mild or severe.
Since the marketplace is full with anti depression medication, it is vital to note that never take over the counter anti depression pills/ medication. This is very risky and not meant to be experimented with. In case you take the incorrect medicines or in the wrong dosages, there can be enormous disasters. Always medicate yourself only after you consulted a medical doctor. Only the medical doctor will be able to advise you the correct dosage. I have known people who have taken this particular advice as a joke with very terrible consequences. Depression can lead to suicide if not checked in time. Hence, it is extremely imperative that it is rather prevented than cured.
Besides anti-depressants and depression medications, another alternative is to look for the cures which are natural based. This is because, in general, most of the anti depression medications have side effects. These side effects can be terrifying but most side effects will subside after a while. Inform your doctor about your side effects to find out if they are standard and keep a record of how long they last. If they persist for too long, you may have to either change your medication or reduce the dosage. Your doctor will be able to make that decision. Never make it on your own.
Besides taking chemical or natural anti depression medication, you should go for exercise, fresh air, and meditation. It is also true that one should be happy and proud with whatever God sends their way; high expectations are usually a very important trigger for depression.
The good news is that the amateur has understood that depression is a treatable and curable malady, just as the flu, which can and should be treated with the correct medicine and sometimes psychiatric treatment. This does not signify that the person is psychologically unstable or that he/she are on their way to become mad, as the belief was some decades ago.
Depression is treated with sympathy and care. Besides medication, meditation, yoga and positive thinking are other factors that help battle and treat depression time and again. Quality off-time and therapy sessions and anti-depressants also can bring you back from your blues; however, the best way to wrestle depression is regular relaxation of both mind and body.
Cindy Heller
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I suffer with treatment resistant depression and need advice.?
As I have questions about treatment resistant depression I am very concerned with other with the same condition. My specialist has tried just about all antidepressants and even newer ones on the marker. Would you share with me the treatments that you have tried or any that you are finding success with or anything that has been helpful. My insurance has denied a vagul nerve stimulator and refuses to help. I am in the process of applying for a clinical trial to prove that is worthy to be helpful for depression and possibly chronic pain. It has been used for epilepsy and is very helpful. Your answers are most appreciated and I would even appreciate in medications that has been helpful with depression not just treatment resistant.
thanks for your concern and answers, as you all know it is very frustrating. I was in the hospital and receive ECT’S 3 time a week and continued afterwards, It only helped a little and It was something that kept up with it. I lost so much long and short term memory loss. I also used small dose of emSam. Unfortunately it has not helped, anh more suggestions. I am my wits end, thankyou much for you help, it is so appreciated , Please continue to help.
Anything you accept: you transcend.
I suggest moving into rather than avoiding the depression. Let it have you….
Feel it totally and you’ll burn it up.
DO NOT act on your feelings.
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I was prescribed numerous different medications (and Electro Convulsive Therapy) for my clinical depression, over a period of about 14 years – none of which seemed to touch me. Eventually, I found my way to a Gestalt Therapist and started to understand why I was who I was, and to be less harsh and more compassionate towards myself. It was hard going, and certainly not a ‘quick fix’ – you have to be really ready to look at your issues. Then I undertook a course in meditation at my local Buddhist Centre. Suddenly, I was surrounded by NON-judgemental people who accepted me for who I am, and learnt about the Buddha’s teaching, which gave me the belief that I, too, have potential! I am now much more accepting of my SELF, and face life with much more confidence and, even (en)joy(ment)! I can’t put all my improvement down to Buddhism, because that would negate all the hard work I have done in therapy, and perhaps you wouldn’t want to go down that road – but I am just sharing what has helped me. I wish you well.
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Have you ever asked your doctor if you could try a new medication called Ensam patch? This type of medication has been used in the past as a last resort because there are food interactions. But the low dose of this Ensam patch does not have the food interactions. My sister has struggled with a very difficult depression. Her doctor put her on this Ensam patch and almost right away, within a couple of days, she felt much, much better. That heavy depression lifted almost right away.
So good luck. Your doctor seems to be trying hard to find the right medication for you. Don’t give up. And if your doctor hasn’t mentioned Ensam patch to you, maybe you could ask him or her about it. Take care.
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my personal experience
You are close to a brain surgery after which you will feel fine but be as simple as a little girl. If you cant tough out the feelings from the depression chemicals you cant recover. Fifteen years on meds will eliminate your ability to solve problems.
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Well, let’s see… as far as antidepressants go, I’ve been on both Wellbutrin XL and Wellbutrin SR, Paxil, Zoloft, Prozac and Lexapro.
Paxil and Prozac left me feeling REALLY loopy and med-head (like with cold medicine but SOOOOO much worse). Zoloft was used to aid the Wellbutrin SR for awhile, which worked wonders, but over the years the doses of the Wellbutrin had be increased and then moved to XL until it finally just pooped out on me. Lexapro has been the best one for me yet… only dry mouth as a noticeable side-effect.
If you are running out of options, I would suggest you look into ECT. It’s much more humane than it used to be and has shown so much improvement for those whose are hard-core med-resistant. http://www.CrazyTracy.com is a great blog by a woman who suffers from bipolar I and has benefited from Electroconvulsive Therapy.
I wish you the best and I really understand how hard it is to find a medication that works and you can tolerate. If you ever need an ear or someone to sympathize, check me out at http://www.mercurialscribe.com.
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