I've heard that medication is a convenient form of depression treatment.
In cases of severe or chronic depression, medication can help to relieve some symptoms, but it should be taken in conjunction with therapy for the most efficient form of depression treatment. While some people can really benefit from medication, especially if it helps them engage in treatment and other important aspects of their life, it does not provide long-term, lasting relief. It is only through developing an understanding of how depression works, accepting it and applying techniques to work through negative thinking patterns that real healing becomes possible.
I’m afraid that talking about my feelings and issues will make me feel worse than I already do.
Whether you are talking about your feelings or not, they are still there. To become unstuck and experience relief from depression, you need to deconstruct the stories you’ve been telling yourself and shift into a new and healthier perspective. Although it may feel scary sharing your experience and feelings with another person often comes with so much relief. You will never be pushed to disclose anything you’re not ready to, and therapy can move at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
I’ve been depressed for years. Can depression treatment really help me at this point?
The short answer is that you won’t know if depression treatment can work for you unless you try. And, to make things clear, there are some people who never really overcome depression. That said, learning how to lean into your feelings, accept them and make simple changes to how you think about yourself and the world can alleviate so much pain. While you may always live with depression, you can make friends with it and learn how to manage it in productive and healthy ways.
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