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- What is depression?
- Symptoms of depression
- Causes of depression
- Prevention of depression
- Risk factors for depression
- Complications of depression
- When to see a doctor about depression
- Diagnosis of depression
- Conventional treatment of depression
- Alternative/complementary treatment of depression
- Living with depression
- Caring for someone with depression
When to see a doctor about depression
People who are experiencing any of the symptoms of depression, especially if they continue for a number of weeks, months or years, need to see their doctor to be diagnosed and to be advised of treatment options.
You need to understand that you are not weak or less of a person because you are seeking treatment for depression. You are actually being strong and smart and taking care of your health.
While it is normal to feel sad and upset at the stressful or negative events in life, it is not normal for these feelings to continue or to have these feelings impair you in any way or cause you to start to behave differently, in a way that reduces your quality of life.
Depression, even the most severe cases, is a highly treatable disorder. As with many illnesses, the earlier that treatment can begin, the more effective it is and the greater the likelihood that recurrence can be prevented.
Suicidal thoughts are normal in people with depression, just as long as you do not do anything about it.
People who feel so down that they are having thoughts of taking their life should call Lifeline on - 131114.
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People with existing depression need to see their doctor on a regular basis, to monitor their treatment, to discuss any side effects to medication, to adjust their medication and to discuss any other alternative/complementary treatment options (instead of medications). People who are taking any type of medication should not try alternative/complementary treatments without discussing them with their doctor, as the combination may have a very serious outcome, that could even be dangerous.
Suicidal thoughts are normal in people with depression, just as long as you do not do anything about it.
People who feel so down that they are having thoughts of taking their life should call Lifeline on - 131114.
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