How to manage depression?

Depression: Depression is a serious and treatable illness. Please seek an evaluation with a mental health professional for medications and therapy for your depression. In many cases, the combination of both treatments work better than either one alone. Good luck!

Depression: People who have depression can: ●Take medicines that relieve depression ●See a counselor (such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, nurse, or social worker) ●Do both Medicines might work a little faster than counseling. Medicines can cause side effects. On the other hand, seeing a counselor involves talking about your feelings with with a stranger. That is hard for some people

Many things: Doctors assess the severity of the depression including the risk of patient harming themselves. Some doctors use questionnaires to help with the assessment. Sometimes blood tests are ordered. Depending on the severity of the depression treatment may include: Self-help advice. Counseling/psychology (including cognitive behavior therapy). Medication. Urgent referral to specialist.

Many ways ...: Depression causes a range of symptoms, see https://depression.org.nz/is-it-depression-anxiety/depression/ ... to manage first make a diagnosis, ideally with your GP, or Mental Health Worker and embark on a clear plan of treatment. Most mild or moderate depression can be managed with lifestyle changes, mindful practice, cognitive therapy or a course of medication from your GP. What works for u?

1-Lifestyle, 2-Meds: Lifestyle changes can be a powerful way to treat depression. Research shows that regular exercising (vigorously if your doctor approves) helps. Meditation has also been shown to help for some people. Psychotherapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, has been shown to help. There are many different antidepressant medications also - consult your doctor.

The idea is not: To manage depression, but to recover from it! make an appointment with a psychiatrist in your area for an evaluation today? You have nothing to loose and so very much to gain.

See Below: Psychotherapy, medication (if there's need), self-care routine --establishing a time to do things that you like/enjoy; relaxation, learning what triggers your symptoms; creating "crisis card" things to do when depression worsens; stress management; sleep hygiene. Psychotherapy will help guide you through the process, while medication will help in stabilizing mood.

Managing depression: Start with visit to your primary care physician for workup to rule out organic causes for depression. He/she can refer you to mental health professional for psychotherapy & possible medication evaluation.