depression medication vs talk therapy

Well of course a psychiatrist can prescribe medication. A psychologist is a talk therapist but sometimes works with a psychiatrist. Medication and talk therapy usually work best together though but as to whether you need treatment and what medication that would be up to the psychiatrist.

There are a few very good optoins out there. I am on amitritypline and I find that it works amazingly well. It causes a little nausea and dizziness when you're first on it, however, and it makes me feel very tired so I take it at night. A friend of mine is on Prozac, which works awesome for her. When coupled with some other drugs, it can make you hear voices, I know she had that problem.

Depends on your md but zoloft and wellbutrin( no clue how to spell that) are frequently prescribed to pregnant women. Also depends on how severe the depression is a risks vs benefits thing. As far as anxiety not really sometimes anti depressants help. My md said take benadryl, it doesn't make you less anxious but makes you sleepy...

Medication along with talk therapy works. Even though medication is needed there are still coping issues worth talking about. However, if you are interested in specifically targeting behaviors that set off anxiety attacks then you might be more interested in cognitive behavioral therapy. Sometimes both can be of value. It depends on the individual person.

It comes back to haunt us in adulthood as depression and/or anxiety, and this is where therapy is a big help. Being able to discover what this is, talking about it and dealing with it can be a big help. You and your psychiatrist can determine which route of treatment would best benefit you, therapy and/or medication. I've been thru therapy and it was a big help, learned a lot about myself and my past, but I have to take medication, and probably always will.

well first you must learn spanish and sign language. NO just joking, just talking about your problems and then CBT can also be called talk therapy to a point. basically it's just what is says, talking it out and finding ways to retrain the mind to help in Anxiety/depression/ Panic disorder.

He also had many issues with depression and anger ...meds do help some but you also need therapy to deal with everything that has changed in your life since the injury. Its harder for you than the rest of us to control your anger and like you said to be able to find the right words to describe something...this is all possible and will come if you are willing to do some work and get someone who is qualified to help you...

All the other posters have given good advice - pyshcotherapy and monitored medication is the best course of action. And yes - depression is a chemical imbalance. It can happen due to stress, life changes, you name it. Until then, be easy on yourself, knowing that choosing to hand over decisions to your husband or a close friend is not cowardly or lazy - it is being wise. I wish you the best, and hope that you are feeling relief soon.

What kind of medication have you been prescribed? I am a proponent of medication combined with talk therapy when dealing with anxiety. Depending on what kind of medication you are on, in my experience, some side effects can stay with you for a little while (i.e, when starting, stopping, or adjusting the dosage of an SSRI). For me, medication is a useful tool when confronting anxiety, but it is not a 'cure all.' We all react differently to medications, and must weigh the pros vs.

re feeling very depressed and feeling very anxious. As for medication, you should first try therapy and lifestyle changes if you're able. Medication comes in if other means have failed and your life is unmanageable. This is basically any form of medicine -- you do the least invasive first and if it doesn't work then you look into the more invasive. Good luck.

Well put, specialmom! You can ask your doctor for a referral to therapy. A specific kind of therapy that is very helpful for anxiety sufferers is CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy. CBT uses techniques to help the patient retrain the way they think, and work towards diminishing that anxiety response. Ask your doc if he/she can recommend someone well versed in CBT. You'll get the benefits of the traditional "talk therapy" along with some of the newer CBT based approaches.

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You need to examine why you acted this way as it may reflect the need for therapy, and medication. Therapy is always good, it helps us realize what is bothering us and teaches us coping skills. A psychiatrist is the most knowledgeable one when it comes to medications and which are best for you. Don't feel ashamed or embarrassed that you may need medication, there are millions of us on medications for emotional problems.

s the real story with talk therapy. Great for mild situational depression, but almost never helps if the depression is very severe.

You should talk to your doctor about the benefits vs. risks. Here's what the FDA states http://www.drugs.com/pregnancy/metronidazole.

I wish it were that easy with the thyroid. I have graves desease. The doctor taught I was doing ok so took me off medication but it did'nt work so its back on medication and possible surgery. My case well, doctor says could be life threating if I don't stay on top of it. Yes that could be depressing. I am having bad withdrawls from depression medication, you don't want to go through it. Don't know how and yes it is depressing to talk about it.

I struggled really bad when I was pregnant. There were a few times I had full blown sobbing panic attacks and I was convinced I was going to go into labor early and kill my baby. My daughter is now 17 months old and perfect. To be completely honest, I was in a very bad relationship and in a very bad situation. I didn't begin to feel better until I left my ex when our daughter was 5 months old. I don't know your situation but think about your life.

I believe that the most important step I took in dealing with my anxiety was through counseling. I am a supporter of medication when combined with talk therapy...together they can be a very powerful combination. Welcome to the forum!

From a pure statistical standpoint, with a lot that I have read the best outcomes are with a combination of medication and therapy, however, I believe that long term, counseling is the most important step in my experience with this. But, I also believe that being on the SSRI was one of the best decisions I have made in overcoming and dealing with this.

Exercise will especially help as it increases endorphines which will reduce the depression in addition to helping you sleep better at night. Talk therapy (especially proven to be effecctive with depression is CBT or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) which a Licensed Profressional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Psychologist can provide and they are not doctors but it would still more than likely require insurance to see them unless they would do it pro bono.

I'm currently seeing a counsellor concerning depression/anxiety, and am still wavering on the idea about telling her of my binging/laxatives/over exercising. Is a counsellor qualified anough to give me the support I want? She is unable to give out medication, and I'm not sure if that's a good thing or not. Would you advise seeing someone different (a psychologist) and requesting medication, or sticking with therapy? What has/hasn't worked for you?

Talk therapy may help. A therapist can help you sort through the emotions and help you see the logic side of your dilemma. I stayed on Paxil with my youngest, and coming off of that had to be hard. Also, make sure you are communicating with your doctor about your feelings about medication. Good luck! and you have support here!

Think about you are your children and ignore him if he is being abusive.Keep active and if therapy is not helping you then talk to your doctor and go from there.All the best.

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