5 Essential Remedies for Depression
The first thing to recognize when
speaking of depression and the different treatments for it, is that there are
different types of depression. Each of these types might require a different
treatment, in order to alleviate symptoms and cure the disease. Depression and
suicide are very much connected to each other. Often patients who try to commit
suicide are diagnosed with some form of depression or mental disorder like
trauma.
A major event in a person’s life can
result in ‘reactive depression’. This is when a person physically and
psychologically reacts to a problem in an extreme way. Post-traumatic stress
disorder is an example; this can result in a cycle of negative symptoms.
Talking therapy is a very good way of treating
depression of this type. The therapy could be with a counselor or a
psychologist. It could be in a group setting or it could be one on one.
Additionally an anti-depressant might be prescribed.
A chemical imbalance in the body can
result in what is called ‘endogenous depression.’ Talking therapies are
required, but this form of depression is a lot harder to treat than reactive
depression. In the first instance your doctor might prescribe a number of
different anti-depressants. This will help bring you to the point of feeling
sufficiently motivated to take part in counseling sessions.
Another form of depression is post natal
depression. If the mother wishes to continue breast feeding throughout the
treatment it can be difficult, the medication would then be transferred to the
baby through the mother’s milk. Depending on how severe the depression is, the
mother might be admitted to a clinic, providing there is a mother and baby
unit. When treating this form of depression it is best to keep the mother and
baby together so that their bonding process continues.
These days something that is used is ECT
(electro-compulsive therapy) this is only be used as a last resort after a
patient has been on at least three different anti-depressant medications without
results.
In order to increase the chances of
treatments being successful, lifestyle changes must be made. It is advised that
a balanced diet and abstaining from drinking alcohol will help the recovery
process during treatment.
Acknowledging depression and seeking
treatment does prevent suicide. Educating people in a positive way as well as
providing useful information about mental disorders and health issues is
important.
The above-mentioned methods are the most
common ways to medically treat patients suffering from depression. However,
aside from these, there is also a host of alternative therapies available.
Medication, counseling groups and
psychology, ECT and of course a change in of lifestyle are all methods which
can help to speed up the recovery of someone suffering from depression.
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