If you think that you may have depression the following article is going to supply you with worthful content on depression medication so do continue reading.
So you think you may have depression! American people by the millions are being diagnosed daily with depression, in fact studies show about 15 million are suffering each year. Depression is really a very severe mental illness that can cause havoc in one's life for years and is not just a few days sadness or even a week of feeling low.
It's the mental illness stereotypes, things like the crazy eyed old women, that make people think twice before seeking treatment for depression. Sadly due to the stigma of mental illness only a third of those putting up with depression will seek medical attention.
Without treatment depression gets progressively worse and should not be ignored. It could take over your life and in rare cases may lead to serious self harming behaviors.
A variety of factors, and even combinations of these factors can lead to depression. It can by biological, genetic, physical and emotional.
The very enviroment that the person lives could be a contributing factor especially stress and other negative influences. Complicated diseases like depression aren't easy to crack and can take years of treatment to show improvement.
The human mind is very complicated also. The medical profession has spent years of research trying to determine how the brain and mind operate. They have determined that depression is cause by a chemical imbalance in the brain.
We are learning more every day about how the whole mental process works and with knowledge come the power to discover better treatments.
Depression medications are continually being improved and now there are a host of available medications. The so called miracle cures still exist but usually they are a waste of time and money. Make sure the treatment has been studied and scientifically proven to address depression.
Not too long ago people who were considered mentally ill were thrown into asylums, never again to be seen or heard. It's good to know that's no longer the case.
The anti-depressant Prozac first came into use in the USA in 1988 and became the rage. It was proven to work, and thus is still prescribed today even though it can have serious side effects.
A new class of anti-depressants SSRI's has become widely used since then. The SSRI or (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) like Paxil, Zoloft, Lexapro, Celexa, and Luvox are all being used to treat depression today. These have limited side effects and have been shown to work.
There are also numerous natural herbal medications available on the market. Hyperforin, an ingredient in the St. John Wort extract, is common in those that seem to work as well as anti-depressants. Some herbal remedies don't contain this ingredient in the proper strength so they don't work but the ones that do are winners.
Research and information are your friends when it comes to the right medications for depression.
This article about depression medications was meant to make you interested in wanting to read more about it and seek professional help if required. - 15255
So you think you may have depression! American people by the millions are being diagnosed daily with depression, in fact studies show about 15 million are suffering each year. Depression is really a very severe mental illness that can cause havoc in one's life for years and is not just a few days sadness or even a week of feeling low.
It's the mental illness stereotypes, things like the crazy eyed old women, that make people think twice before seeking treatment for depression. Sadly due to the stigma of mental illness only a third of those putting up with depression will seek medical attention.
Without treatment depression gets progressively worse and should not be ignored. It could take over your life and in rare cases may lead to serious self harming behaviors.
A variety of factors, and even combinations of these factors can lead to depression. It can by biological, genetic, physical and emotional.
The very enviroment that the person lives could be a contributing factor especially stress and other negative influences. Complicated diseases like depression aren't easy to crack and can take years of treatment to show improvement.
The human mind is very complicated also. The medical profession has spent years of research trying to determine how the brain and mind operate. They have determined that depression is cause by a chemical imbalance in the brain.
We are learning more every day about how the whole mental process works and with knowledge come the power to discover better treatments.
Depression medications are continually being improved and now there are a host of available medications. The so called miracle cures still exist but usually they are a waste of time and money. Make sure the treatment has been studied and scientifically proven to address depression.
Not too long ago people who were considered mentally ill were thrown into asylums, never again to be seen or heard. It's good to know that's no longer the case.
The anti-depressant Prozac first came into use in the USA in 1988 and became the rage. It was proven to work, and thus is still prescribed today even though it can have serious side effects.
A new class of anti-depressants SSRI's has become widely used since then. The SSRI or (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) like Paxil, Zoloft, Lexapro, Celexa, and Luvox are all being used to treat depression today. These have limited side effects and have been shown to work.
There are also numerous natural herbal medications available on the market. Hyperforin, an ingredient in the St. John Wort extract, is common in those that seem to work as well as anti-depressants. Some herbal remedies don't contain this ingredient in the proper strength so they don't work but the ones that do are winners.
Research and information are your friends when it comes to the right medications for depression.
This article about depression medications was meant to make you interested in wanting to read more about it and seek professional help if required. - 15255
About the Author:
The author reviews anxiety and depression medications and is also giving away an informative report "Quit Anxiety and Panic" at the Anxiety N Stress website. There is also a large Medications section for your benefit.
