Depression: Treatment and Support

Treatment for depression can be multimodal as none of the treatments for depression deliver instant relief. It takes time and you should have the necessary patience and the right approach to take proper care of your depressed loved one.

There are many treatment options available and finding additional ways to overcome depression is an area of constant research. Treatment for depression can be multimodal as no one treatment option delivers instant reklief and research suggests they may work better in combination e.g. CBT and medication when tried together

The more common treatment options available today include:

- Antidepressant medications (Prozac, Zoloft, Abilify)
- Cognitive behavoural therapy(CBT)
- Psychotherapy
- Electroconvulsive therapy, and other lifestyle changes like changing diet patterns, quitting smoking and making exercise a regular part of your daily life.

Some people however prefer to use alternative treatment methods such as herbal remedies, Xanax pills, vitamin supplements, Diet Modification, Aromatherapy, Acupunture, Massage and Light Therapy all of which can have positive effects in the treatment of severe depression.

Treatment options to help you overcome depression are numerous. Loved ones need support too and should not hesitate to seek that support. Getting support from friends and other loved ones, professionals and support groups where you can talk about your feelings and thoughts and the things you are experiencing is a valuable option for the sufferer and their loved ones, as the old addage says ‘a problem shared is a problem halved’.