Why You Shouldn’t Take Pills For Depression?
Depression - major; Unipolar depression; Major depressive disorder
Treatment
In general, treatments for depression include:
- Medications called antidepressants
- Talk therapy, called psychotherapy
If you have mild depression, you may only need one of these treatments. People with more severe depression usually need combination of both treatments. It takes time to feel better, but there are usually day-to-day improvements.
If you are suicidal or extremely...
Read moreMore information on "Why You Shouldn’t Take Pills For Depression?"
From Our Experts
Antidepressants are No Better than Sugar Pills? Well...
Antidepressants in the SSRI family don't appear to be any more effective than a placebo in treating any but the most severely depressed... Read more »
Antidepressant Treatment for Depression: Why are so many of us taking...
If you do a search of the questions we receive on MyDepressionConnection you will find that the number one inquiry is about the topic of... Read more »
Shouldn't You Be Running a Marathon?
You've heard about them before. The people who have multiple sclerosis, but “keep on going.” They run marathons, climb mountains, and... Read more »
Our Meds: Should We or Shouldn't We?
Tabby throws down the gauntlet. In response to a post here that was highly critical of how doctors treat bipolar, she commented:I've been... Read more »
Hormones and Mood: Before You Seek Out an Antidepressant or Sleep...
It has long been stated that women in menopause do not experience more depression or mood disorders than at other times in life. However,... Read more »
From Our Sources
Ask the Author: Living Well with Depression and Bipolar Disord...
Expert patient John McManamy, who has battled bipolar disorder, is taking his voice to a new level. His informative and provocative book, Living... Read more »
The Purple Elephant in the Room: Talking to Someone With Depre...
If you have a friend or loved one with depression, chances are you’re trying to figure out how talk to her in a comforting and helpful way. No... Read more »
Anti-smoking pill gets new warning label
Drugmaker Pfizer has updated the U.S. labels for the smoking-cessation medication Chantix to more prominently display warnings about erratic behavior... Read more »
Is Your Teenager Depressed? Signs of Depression in Teens
ADHD Medications Can Mimic Depression Medications for ADHD sometimes mimic the symptoms of depression and sometimes exacerbate symptoms of depression (and bipolar disorder ). This can make it hard to distinguish which symptoms are caused by...
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
