Over the years, advances have been made in treatments for Depression Therapy. The early treatments consisted of medication(s). The medications in the beginning left patients seriously lethargic and barely able to function. There is a variety of treatments available. Together with your physician you can determine which treatment protocol is appropriate for you.
Medications have come a long way over the years and you can lead a normal life and a successful one. There are different classes of medications, each working differently. All of them work on the chemicals in the brain Serotonin and Norepinephrine.
ECT - Electroconvulsive Therapy also known as shock therapy. Simply put electrodes are placed on the patients and shocks are delivered from which a seizure will occur. The after effects include confusion, memory loss, and prolonged treatment may lead to movement disorders.
This is also called talk therapy or counseling. Through various techniques, you will be led to review your life. There may be past issues, trauma, or chronic illness present. All of these can trigger Depression.
There are many treatments, some of which are older and rarely used. Others are old and still used. Still, other is new and may be experimental. The important thing to know here is that there are options that you can review with your doctor to see the path of treatment that is most appropriate for your needs.
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Over the years, advances have been made in treatments for
Depression Therapy. The early treatments consisted of
medication(s). The medications in the beginning left patients
seriously lethargic and barely able to function. There is a variety of
treatments available. Together with your physician you can
determine which treatment protocol is appropriate for you.
Medications have come a long way over the years and you can lead a
normal life and a successful one. There are different classes of
medications, each working differently. All of them work on the
chemicals in the brain Serotonin and Norepinephrine.
ECT - Electroconvulsive Therapy also known as shock therapy. Simply
put electrodes are placed on the patients and shocks are delivered
from which a seizure will occur. The after effects include confusion,
memory loss, and prolonged treatment may lead to movement
disorders.
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This is also called talk therapy or counseling. Through various
techniques, you will be led to review your life. There may be past
issues, trauma, or chronic illness present. All of these can trigger
Depression.
There are many treatments, some of which are older and rarely
used. Others are old and still used. Still, other is new and may be
experimental. The important thing to know here is that there are
options that you can review with your doctor to see the path of
treatment that is most appropriate for your needs.
