Potential Cures For Depression – a Short Review
There are many different forms of depression. Many Americans are affected by depression and they don’t even know it or they are not willing to accept it. Studies estimate that at least 14 million Americans suffer from depression. Fewer than 4.7 million of those, about 1/3, will seek medical help.
Why is this the case? Perhaps it is because depression is classified as a mental illness. Nobody wants that label applied to them. It wasn’t that long ago that society shunned those unfortunate enough to be categorized with mental illness. When depression became apparent in people they were often sent away to clinics for the mentally ill. Times have changed now, thank goodness. But the old stereotypes are still with us. This motivates many people to hide their condition from others or even from themselves.
Many factors contribute to depression. It isn’t easy to diagnose. Many things have to be considered such as genetics, biology and even outside influences. Depression can stem from drug or alcohol abuse, or even from simple everyday stress. These are all factors in causes depression.
So what are some of the treatments and cures available for those that are inflicted? There are many options for treatment and even cure, just as there are many causes for depression. These options are generally considered after evaluating the individual afflicted with depression.
Many claim they have a cure for depression. Methods of treatment that are safe and that work to cure depression do exist. When considering which option is best there are a few considerations that must be examined. Has the method being considered been clinically proven to be effective in the treatment of depression? Is a prescription drug or herbal treatment being applied in the proper quantity to show results? Has the method been tested under an appropriate level of scientific method? It’s time to take a look at some of the more accepted cures.
To treat many forms of depression doctors have typically prescribed a combination of drugs and psychotherapy. Prescription anti-depressants like SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are often prescribed as a treatment for depression. First used in the U.S. In 1988, Prozac has become on of the most common. Paxil, Zoloft, Lexapro, Celexa, and Luvox are just some of those that followed it. All of these work.
But side effects are common, including causing more depression. That’s the reason natural treatments are gaining popularity. A popular herbal cure is St. Johns Wort extract. In order to work it must contain between 3 and 5 % hyperforin. Studies and actual cases show it to be as effective as Prozac but with fewer side effects. As important as it is to find a cure-it is impossible to do so if those who suffer do not seek it. Seek medical care at once if you or a loved one suffer from depression.