Antidepressant medication is the most common form of depression treatment, but you don’t need pills to recover from depression. The following list includes evidence-based, medication-free treatments: Psychotherapy with a psychologist will not only get you out of depression, but also give you tools for how to manage life in new ways and break old patterns …
It’s important to be well-informed about the possible side effects of antidepressants before starting your treatment. This list includes common side effects of antidepressants: Insomnia Sleepiness during the day Restlessness Weight gain Diminished sexual interest, desire, performance and satisfaction Headaches Joint pain and muscle pain Muscle spasms/twitching Dry mouth Profuse sweating Skin rashes Dizziness Nausea …
The most common form of antidepressant medication, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), works for about 50-60% of people. This means that around 50-60% of depressed patients notice at least a 50% reduction in their symptoms after two months with antidepressants. These numbers are similar to the success rates of psychotherapy, such as CBT. Read more …
