Not all types of therapy may be effective for every woman. You may want to interview several therapists to help you decide which form of therapy is best for you. Many people just don't know where to begin or who to talk to first. Choosing A Therapist . Medication to Relieve Symptoms Medications for depression are commonly called antidepressants.
Antidepressant medication is a non-habit forming, effective treatment when used appropriately.
Each antidepressant works differently within the brain. In fact, antidepressants help manage mood and alleviate depressive symptoms. One of the newer groups of antidepressants is the SSRIs. The SSRIs produce fewer side effects than do tricyclics and MAOI s, which are an older group of antidepressants. Patients therefore are more likely to continue taking SSRIs as prescribed.