Depression, it is defined by Webster's Unabridged Edition Dictionary as: in psychology,
an emotional condition, either normal or pathological, characterized by discouragement, a
feeling of inadequacy, etc. Also as being gloomy; dejected; sad.
Depression is the most treatable mental illness, yet the twenty- four million people
caught in it's downward spiral each year may feel so isolated that they never seek help.
But life can be joyous again, as those who have been fully treated know.
There are many different ways to get help, the two major ways are Psychoanalysis and
Psychopharmacology.
Psychoanalysis is defined by Webster's Unabridged Edition Dictionary as: a method
developed by Freud and others, of treating neuroses and some other disorders of the
mind.
When you undergo psychoanalysis you go to see a psychoanalyst around three times a week
and you discuss your feelings and thoughts. It is a very long process.
Psychopharmacology is a combination of psychoanalysis and medications. These doctors
believe that the problem is a chemical imbalance in the brain. They treat you by giving
you certain medicines and talking to you about your thoughts. Some examples of the
medicines are Prozac, Elavil, Sinequan, Trofranil, and Norpramin. These medicines have
certain chemicals that will replace the certain chemicals that your brain is missing. The
most widely used and known medicine is Prozac. It costs $1.60 per capsule , but it is the
most effective medicine.
I suggest that if you are one of the people that think they are suffering or are
suffering from depression but don't seek help should go see somebody, a doctor counselor,
or even a family member, because it could become worse and may lead to other problems.
Don't become another statistic.
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