Depression is not an easy thing to deal with, whether you are suffering from it yourself or have to live with someone who does. Before letting a dark cloud cover up every aspect of your life, it is important to understand that depression is manageable and there are treatments, it is just a matter of finding the right one for you.
There are a variety of ways to treat depression. Many people treat their depression through diet and exercise, while others feel the need for a prescription medication and psychotherapy. Some commonly prescribed medications to treat depression include Lexapro, Xanax, and Cymbalta. Other popular medications are Wellbutrin, Zoloft, and Prozac.
If medicine is not for you, there are also several more natural cures for depression. As far as herbal remedies, St. John's Wort is a plant that has been used to treat both depression and anxiety. Another natural treatment, evening primrose oil, contains Tryptophan, a chemical that may help to alleviate depression perhaps as well as alternatives like Prozac.
Do you know of any depression medications or treatments that did not make our list? If so, please tell us about them. Are you looking for a treatment for depression? Try searching for depression treatments on AOL Search. To learn more about depression go to AOL Health.
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By nursingit on Aug 5th 2008 at 10:49PM
Depression can come from so many, many sources. Strangely enough, it's the little things that can really be the last straw to cause the breakdown you are trying so hard to prevent.
Last year I found out my medical prognosis was grim, and I had maybe 5 years to live. I am single, on disability and live in a Section 8 high rise for the elderly & disabled. I am 56.
I spent many hours "window shopping" on Amazon. Nights when it got too much to bear I'd find myself picking out DVDs, clothes, furniture, etc. on Amazon. Then, at midnight on pay day, I'd finalize my order (which by then was more than my disability check)to maybe a DVD or two and some protein bars.
Back in December for some reason I still don't understand, the bank okayed my two small purchases that together came to less than $50. In March I got the courage to check my bank statement and found 4 checks #9999, two the end of the first week and 2 the last week. Unfortunately, my disability check is gone by the 6th. So these 4 checks resulted in an overdraft fee of $100 per month, which cause other checks to bounce and on and on. I called Amazon customer service and found out that my account was in good standing and I needed to call TRS, their collection agency. I called over & over - was hung up on, treated rudly, you name it. They told me they were after their $25 fee per item. I explained over & over that the only time it would clear would be on the first of the month. They (TRS) promised to call the next Saturday-the day after payday-so they could assist me in making out a bank draft so the fees would stop. They have never called. I have emailed Amazon over & over, faxed my bank statements for the last 4 months, was promised over & over that I would be refunded the $400. Nothing.
Now my virtual shopping trips are a thing of the past. No more different goodies to try from the store, or sale outfits for my grandkids.
Depression doesn't have to be the loss of a spouse or a loved one. It can be something so small and seemingly insignificant that more people would just say, "Aw, screw it". I haven't been shopping for over 3 years. And now Amazon, with their lies and false promises have taken one more pleasure from me.
Do you thing anybody at Amazon Customer Service really cares???
By cyberchar on Aug 14th 2008 at 1:36AM