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Name me some treatments for depression.

March 2nd, 2009

Among the more effective aids available for those in need of depression treatment are drugs and various forms of therapy. 

Among the beneficial drugs on the market today are Paxil, Effexor, Zoloft, and Lexapro.  These drugs have benefits that far outweigh their side effects.

Proven therapeutic help may come in the form of talk therapy.  Cognitive behavior in which a therapist helps you work out problems by talking about  them.  Some interpersonal therapy, which entails your identifying how personal relationships affect your moods.  Many times, talking out your problems will make them seem much smaller and they just go away.

Among the tried and true forms of therapy are some alternative therapies such as using herb and supplements, acupuncture, meditation, and hypnosis.  When the situation is extremely serious, ECT or electroconvulsive therapy (shock treatments) may be called for.

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