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Medication for DepressionMany people have found relief from depressive symptoms with medication. Different people respond to different medications; it's all about the individual person's chemistry. One person may have a great response to Celexa, while another person has a great response to Elavil. Because of this, it's always best to work with your doctor to find what's best for you. Don't take someone else's medication, and don't expect that a drug that works for your friend at work will work the same for you. Medication is not the "easy" way to treat depression. Even if you are on medication, you still need to be in some kind of talk therapy. This is especially true for people who have been diagnosed with dysthymia. For more information on dysthymia, see the section titled Dysthymia. Therapy for DepressionThe consensus among mental health professionals is that depression always requires therapy, even for people who are taking medication. Your chances of successful treatment are vastly improved when you use both medication and some form of talk therapy to combat depression. Many people don't require medication; they are able to treat the depression with therapy alone. More to come |
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