if you think you know the cause to a depression, would you need therapy or medicaton? or...?

Question

if you think that you had depression for a long time without knowing the cause, would you need therapy or medication?

Answer 1

Probably medication, unless you have some sort of previous trauma. Therapy can help, too, especially if you feel like you need someone to "vent" to. Of course only a consultation with a psychologist will be able to tell for sure. Good luck. Also, only a psychiatrist can prescribe medication. Make sure if that's what you're looking for, you go to the right one.

Answer 2

Whether you know the cause of depression or not, unless it is very mild, I would say that therapy is always a good option, medication less so. Anti-depressants should only really be prescribed for those that struggle with daily life or on a very regular basis. They can be very effective and I am talking from personal experience but under no circumstance are they a quick fix! If you do require anti-depressants, only take them as your doctor advises, be prepared to feel worse for the first 6 weeks or so and know what the withdrawal side effects are so that together with your GP, you can decide if it is the right medication for you. There are many out there but I still believe therapy should be a starting point. If you know the cause then great, you can start there, if you don't they are trained professionals and will in time help discover the root cause and tailor your therapy accordingly which incidentally could include medication. Good luck!

Answer 3

Dear,,,,you have not been properly informed....Efexor /venlafraxine) does NOT work in the same way analgesics, antidhiearreics, antiacids etc... the antidepressamts take time 1-2 weeks tu build up inside of your body, in small doses and begin to alter the cerebral chemistry in your favor ( increasing the serotonin and norephrine levels in the brain) and then exerting its help to subside all synptoms of depression, which has NO magical cure.....You need to be seen by a person that takes the ethical and LEGAL responsibility of your case...depression, as you have already experienced, is not an easy thing...it is most of the times a chronic condition,.,
If you are taking the 150 miligrams presentation of the drug, (more likely than the 75 miligrams) two tablets in a single go, will give you nausea and anxiety as side effects, and some tremor andf insomnia in very many cases...
Do not be alarmed, however,. you are using the drug in a very innapropiate manner, however its not a poison either....
You need the drug tappered down by your doctor, otherwise, depression will return, and you will perceive that as a failure (of your doctor), and will discourage you from following further treatments....By the way, antidepressants are NOT used as the only solution to solve your problem...You need the support and guidance of a professional that will guide you, in your doubts, and fears, which are natural part and parcel of the depression, and without that, very little progress can be made..
Love yourself alittle bit more...dont let depression to take over you life
Do not make thong worse.
Go back to your doctor and tell him or her the truth, there is only, an attempt of ypurs of running away from depression,,,,however, because of lack of advise, you didnt do it properly.. come on......there is no crime in that.Hope you get better

Answer 4

It could help a person feel better in the long run and ease the depression. Therapy helps a person get to the bottom of the depression and the medication helps stabilize the mood. It all is very important to getting better and feeling well.

Answer 5

Hey - I have had a very long term depression which I know the causes of. I am currently looking for a therapist, but am hesitant to go into all the details of it. Medication - I am on 50mg zoloft which I don't know has just plateaued and not helping now; and also on clonopin (which is an excellent long acting sedative which enhances ssris). My seat of the pants thing would be both. Best of luck.

Answer 6

If you're just feeling a bit blue, therapy may help, but if you have a Clinical Depression, that is a medical condition which requires medication and possibly therapy.

Please don't delay, seek treatment as soon as you can. Even if you know WHY you're depressed, you may still need help getting rid of it.

Answer 7

Knowing the cause or source of your depression is half the battle. But you have to be able to face it and deal with it in order to get past it. Whether it's using therapy and medication or another alternative choice.

Answer 8

Yes to both!!!!

Medication helps you through the bad patch and therapy should help you to deal with the cause and move on

Answer 9

Frequently depression is caused by a chemical imbalance. If you don't know the cause then maybe that is what is going on

Answer 10

Therapy would probably do it for you. You're half way there already.

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