You'll want to talk over the situation with a doctor when it comes to any medical treatment. However, some form of SSRI based drug is the typical treatment for depression.
That's what depression medication does to you! It puts the hormones back into your system.
Therapy is one way to treat depression, and possibly the best way. However, you might need medication to go along with the therapy, because in some people the depression is caused by a chemical imbalance. A combination of medication and therapy can be lifesaving to those facing depression. You can try therapy alone, or therapy plus medication, but it is not recommended to treat depression with just medication alone.
It depends how long you take your medication. Normally it takes several weeks until you can feel the benfit of the medication. If you take it longer, than you should go and see the doc. Maybe you need another kind of medication.
The best treatment for depression is medication plus therapy. Cognitive behavioral therapy is one method that teaches you how to retrain your thinking habits. You unlearn old coping skills and learn new, healthier skills instead. Many people find that with medicine plus therapy, their depression is totally under control.
You shouldn't take any medicine if you don't need it. Also why would you be taking depression medicine if you don't have depression? You need to talk to your doctor about why you are taking it, and if you really need it or not.
If you are worried that you are suffering from depersonalization depression and bipolar disorder, you will need to see a doctor. A doctor can offer treatment.
No, using herbal remedies will not cure depression. You need to see a doctor for medication and not try to self-medicate because you could make your depression worse.
Persons with bipolar disorder need to receive help from mental health professionals, possibly including regular medication to regulate mood swings.
Depression can be an overwhelming force that seems to never pass. Some people even need medication to help manage symptoms. Depression does not make you a motard, which is a name of a dirt bike.
Get help! Talk to a priest or minister, see a psychiatrist because you might have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder or Borderline Personality Disorder and be in need of medication and talk therapy.
Any medication that is intended to treat depression is called an anti-depressant, and there are lots of anti-depressants. If you need one, your doctor or psychiatrist can prescribe one for you.
No. Lexapro is not a barbiturate.No, Lexapro does not contain barbituates. Lexapro is an anti-depressant and is non-addictive. Lexapro is approved to treat depression and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).