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For Dad, jogging is a healthy coping strategy for dealing with the stress of his job. Eating is a poor coping strategy because it just makes me fat. A big part of the alcohol treatment program is replacing drinking with healthy coping strategies.
Serious depression (two or more weeks) is usually treated with antidepressant medication. This is often followed up after mood begins to improve with talk therapy to develop and improve coping skills to reduce relapse. Minor depression is usually treated with talk therapy.
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Absolutely.. I would speak with his doctor about this, he could monitor him closely or even change his prescription to one less habit forming. There are also ways of coping with depression without taking prescription medication, never stop taking medication without consulting you doctor.
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Coping with depression requires a multi-faceted approach. One type of treatment or therapy will not adequately manage depression symptoms, so patients should be encouraged to explore different options. Some coping methods include individual, group, or family therapy, where patients can be encouraged and can learn to identify and properly manage depression/anxiety triggers. Eating healthy and regular exercise can also be using as part of an effective coping plan for patients.
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A defense mechanism is a coping strategy that protects you from difficult feelings.
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