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The first step is to address any physical illnesses and stop taking any medications that may be making your symptoms worse.
If these steps do not relieve the depression, antidepressant medications and talking through problems (psychotherapy) with a psychologist, psychiatrist, or other therapist is usually helpful.
Antidepressant drug therapy should be carefully monitored for side...
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Neurotic depression (dysthymia); Dysthymic disorder; Chronic depression; Depression - chronic Treatment Treatment for dysthymia includes... Read more »
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PreventionStaying physically, mentally, and socially active may help reduce the risk of depression in older age.ReferencesCassano P, Fava M. Mood... Read more »
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Depression is a medical illness in which a person has persistent feelings of sadness,often with discouragement and a lack of self-worth.Depression in... Read more »
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Many of the usual symptoms of depression may be present in the elderly. See: Depression - major for more details.Depression in the elderly may be... Read more »
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Blues; Gloom; Sadness; MelancholyHome CareIf you are depressed for 2 weeks or longer, you should contact your doctor, who can offer treatment... Read more »