What do you think is best way to treat depression - antidepressants or behavior therapy?
By amirev777
@amirev777 (4117)
India
March 14, 2019 5:08pm CST
I feel we all suffer from some degree of depression at some stage of our life. Severe depression is certainly a major disorder that needs to be treated by professionals. There are antidepressant medications available, known as Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) and Tricyclic Antidepressants such as amitriptyline, sertaline, etc which are used for treating depression. Other common methods used in depression treatment include cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, and psychodynamic therapy.
Which one would you prefer - antidepressant medications or behavioral therapy?
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@MarshaMusselman (38652)
• Midland, Michigan
21 Mar 19
Both would probably be helpful. Learning the triggers to having depression might help the patient steer clear of those triggers. While many depression meds work for many some actually cause the patient to be even more depressed and if not monitored closely some have even taken their life after getting on some type of medication.
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@amirev777 (4117)
• India
14 Mar 19
@rakski Good to know that you haven't suffered from major depression yet
@franxav (13601)
• India
15 Mar 19
When it is severe I'd suggest medication but making it a habit might be harmful in the long run. Behavioral therapy must be continued. I also advice spiritual healing. I have seen more than one persons healed in Christian Prayer Centres (Ashrams) such as Divine Retreat Centre in Potta, Kerala.
@thedevilinme (3905)
• Northampton, England
14 Mar 19
Follow your heart. Depression is stuck somewhere you dont want to be
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