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The choice of treatment depends on how severe the depressive symptoms are and the history of the illness. The most commonly used treatments are antidepressant medications, psychotherapy, or a combination of the two. Medication 
Antidepressant medication acts on chemical pathways of the
brain.
The two most common types are selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitors (SSRIs) and tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs).
Antidepressant medications are not habit-forming. It may take
up to eight weeks to notice an improvement.Psychotherapy
Therapy can be effective in treating clinical depression,
especially depression that is less severe.
Scientific studies have shown that short term (10-20 weeks)
courses of therapy are often helpful in treating depression.
Cognitive/behavioral therapy helps change negative styles of
thinking and behavior that may contribute to clinical
depression.
Interpersonal therapy focuses on dealing more effectively with
other people, working to change relationships that can cause
or worsen clinical depression.Electro convulsive therapy (ECT)
This treatment is recommended when people cannot take or do
not improve with medication when the risk of suicide is high,
or if someone is debilitated due to another physical illness.Herbal Therapy
In the past few years, much interest has risen in the use of
herbs in the treatment of both depression and anxiety.
Hypericum perforatum, an herb used extensively in the
treatment of mild to moderate depression in Europe, has
recently aroused interest around the world. However, the
scientific studies that have been conducted on its use have
been short-term and have used several different doses. |
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Usama422
Posted on: 11/07/2011 I FEEL PAIns some time in my left arm some time in chest some time in hands, and also i feel that i have heart disease sice last 4 months my heart start beating very fast is it depression, my all results r clear ECG, ECHO and all other tests, iand also my appuitite is very disturb plz help and suggest
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