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The TREATMENT
OF DEPRESSION is as simple as replacing the 'happy' brain
chemicals that are low. This is done through drugs which raise
the level of these chemicals in your brain like Prosac, Zoloft, Celexa, Paxil and
many others.
St. John's Wort has been found to be an effective natural herb to do this and can
successfully be used in mild depression. |
In complicated
cases clinicians will also recommend visits to a psychotherapist
where discussions and mental exercises are used as part
of treatment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which teaches thinking about maladaptive thinking can be as effective as medication in some individuals.
Unfortunately depression
tends to be treatable, not curable. That is to say, once you
stop the tablets it can come back. If symptom free for a year it is recommended to try coming off your meds and see how you do.
Never try to suddenly stop your meds. This sends your nervous system into shock making you nauseaus, irritable, tingly e.t.c. These meds need to be gradually tapered.
When starting these meds do not expect any noticeable difference for the first 4 weeks of treatment as they gradually build up in your system.
