Some Therapy Options for Depression

Interpersonal Therapy:

This therapy deals with how you relate to other people in your life.  It focuses on how you communicate and express you feelings. Your social skills are seen at the key to understanding why you are having trouble in your life. You need to learn how to become more self assertive and positive, making eye contact, and rehearsing what you will say or do in a situation. This can be very practical for you to learn better communication skills. But for many people this is not enough. I saw so many couples who were never going to be able to have good relationships. They were different to the core and neither of them could really change. I was never one to prescribe divorce but when I would sit week after week with two people who obviously were destroying each other, I knew they were destined to fail in the relationship.

Anti Depressant Therapy:

There is never anything to be ashamed of in taking anti depressant medication.  Anyone you know may be taking it someday, including you.  We are so lucky that there are now anti depressants with fewer side effects. We can take them and get fast treatment for depression. Taking the right anti depressant can change your life, and change it for the better. I have talked to so many people who have told me that they had no idea how bad off they were until they started taking anti depressants. If you combine anti depressants with talk therapy, you may get the most benefit of all.

We have learned that depression is triggered by a chemical imbalance in your brain. Just like an antihistamine can stop your sneezing, anti depressants can stop your depression. They can help you to function and get your life moving again.  They can lift those heavy clouds off your shoulders and let you see the light.

How long you take the medication is up to you. The biggest challenge is to find out what dose works for you.  Too many people give up after the first few weeks saying that the side effects were awful and they never go back to the doctor

It is very important when an anti depressant is prescribed for you or you order it over the internet that you know plenty about this medication. You need to know what its side effects can be.

I encourage people do their own research regarding any medication they use.

Find out:

-What is it supposed to do?

-When and how do I take it?

-What other medicines should I avoid while taking this?

-What food or drinks should I avoid?

-Can I use alcohol with this?

-What are the side effects?

-When will it start to work?

-How long will I be on it?

Take it on yourself to:

-Ask any question you feel is important.

-Tell your doctor about your fears of taking the medicine.

-Let your doctor know if you stop taking your medicine.

-Let your doctor know about any bad side effects.

-Demand a different anti depressant if yours is not helping.

-Ask yourself how you can deal with your problems.

Think about how you can find new ways of handling the problems you have. The medicine gives you more ability to think clearly.

One of the most important things you need to know is that it is quite possible that the first one or two anti depressants you try will not suit you.  Every person's system is different and there is no magic one to fit all. Don't let yourself get discouraged and just stop taking your pills without trying others. So many people do exactly that and don't you be one of those people. Push on and get what you need.  You are important. You are suffering. You deserve help and deserve to get better. Take the time to find the right anti depressant for you, then stay on it for as long as you need it.