what is the best treatment for depression?

Answer 1

in my opinion depression is not something to take lightly, I am not a doctor but I do know that it can be a serious disease. I do know that there are drugs that can help you live a better life...go see a doctor that specializes in depression, you'll be glad you did

Answer 2

Treatment of depression varies broadly and is different for each individual. Various types and combinations of treatments may have to be tried, but without hope in a complete solution to the problem. There are two primary modes of treatment, typically used in conjunction: medication and psychotherapy. A third treatment, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), may be used when chemical treatment fails.

Alternative treatments used for depression include exercise and the use of vitamins, herbs, or other nutritional supplements.[citation needed]

The effectiveness of treatment often depends on factors such as the amount of optimism and hope the sufferer is able to maintain, the control s/he has over stressors, the severity of symptoms, the amount of time the sufferer has been depressed, the results of previous treatments, and the degree of support of family, friends, and significant others.[citation needed]

Although treatment is generally effective[citation needed], in some cases the condition does not respond. Treatment-resistant depression warrants a full assessment, which may lead to the addition of psychotherapy, higher medication dosages, changes of medication or combination therapy, a trial of ECT/electroshock, or even a change in the diagnosis, with subsequent treatment changes. Although this process helps many, some people's symptoms continue unabated.

In emergencies, psychiatric hospitalization is used simply to keep suicidal people safe until they cease to be dangers to themselves. Another treatment program is partial hospitalization, in which the patient sleeps at home but spends the day, either five or seven days a week, in a psychiatric hospital setting in intense treatment. This treatment usually involves group therapy, individual therapy, psychopharmacology, and academics (in child and adolescent programs).

Answer 3

EVERYONE WILL HAVE AN OPINION BASED UPON WHAT THEIR OWN EXPERIENCES HAVE BEEN.

Begin by finding a good psychologist who'll work with your medical doctor to rule out any physical problems that can cause or contribute to depression, such as Thyroid problems.

Then get a complete and thorough evaluation by the Psychologist of all your symptoms.

Depending on what the causes of your depression are, you can ask him/her to give you all treatment options and you are the only one who can decide what treatment you feel you should try first.

Things that help depression.

Any exercise as it causes the brain to produce endorphines and endorphines make us feel good.

Eat balanced meals. Too much carbs or too little will cuase your Glucose to go up and down and up and down and this up and down affect, instead of staying fairly even, will make depression worse and it causes us as human beings to gain weight and feel tired.

Cut out all Caffiene, it is known to make depression worse, not better.

Don't take any drugs you have not been told to take by your doctor, as even over the counter meds, herbal pills can actually contribute to depression.

Cut way back on junk food, it too makes your Glucose go up and down in extremes, instead of staying balanced, this especially includes all candies.

Eat at least three balanced meals a day as you can't feel good if you don't get good nutrition, even if you don't feel like eating, and I know that's hard to do.

Get lots of light, out door light; science long ago proved light affected humans moods. Like in Alaska, people when they have the six months with almost no light, they tend to get what is called Seasonal Depression due to the reduced light.

Do not drink alcohal, it is a depressant, not an upper and it is well known to make depression worse.

Force yourself to get out and do things with others, the more you isolate, the worse the depression will become.

I hope you or whomever you are asking this question for, are feeling better soon!

Answer 4

I am not a believer in using SSRI drugs (see http://www.drugawareness.org/Ribbon/SSRIMeds.html ) and therefore look to energy psychology for answers without side effects. I particularly like the Emotional Freedom Techniques. It is easy to learn and easy to apply and has a 70% success rate (doctors and pharmacists would kill for this rate of success). Dr. Candace Pert, author of "Molecules of Emotion" describes EFT as being at the forefront of the healing movement. You can download the free Get Started Package at http://tinyurl.com/yh5zhu, or if you want to dive in right away by purchasing the inexpensive instructional DVDs click here>>http://tinyurl.com/ycwle8

All the best!

Answer 5

Go see a doctor and have him prescribe u something that will help you with depression.

If it is the temporary circumstances that are affecting you, you will have enough composure with the meds to solve ur problem. Depression makes a situation seem way worse than what it really is.

If u have a chemical imbalance in ur brain that is affecting you, then the meds will help regulate the chemistry.

Answer 6

All i have to say to this is it is different for each person , and the kind of depression that they have, so what is best for one person, maynot be best for another.

Answer 7

Socialize even if its with family just talk to anyone. talk to us online sometimes its easier to start like that then slowly move on to talking to people face-to-face. I'm a shy person so I prefer talking online

Answer 8

seeing a qualified phyciatrist and telling them your thoughts. they will diagnose you and give you medication if needed. group therapy is also good in helping relief depression.

Answer 9

1) keep pictures of good times
2) read lot of joke
3) watch lot of cartoon
4) always remain with friends
5) keep away from people/things who annoy you
6) read the bible and pray daily

Answer 10

a good doc, exorcise, sun light, eating healthy and having spirituality.