If the medication does affect sexual functioning, dose adjustment or a switch to another type of antidepressant can usually take care of the problem. Often, treatment of the depression can result in much better sexual functioning. Some people respond to the first medication. Other people may have to try several medications before they hit upon the right one. Recently, researchers have made an effort to do good psychotherapy outcome studies.
Cognitive psychotherapy is one of the methods that has demonstrated good results for depression.
In this type of therapy, the individual identifies thought patterns associated with a depressive, hopeless outlook. Frequently these thought patterns are based on erroneously assumptions about self and others. The therapist helps the patient monitor such thoughts and to replace them with more effective positive ways of thinking. Cognitive therapy can also be helpful in non-depressed individuals who are having trouble with their diabetic management. Anxiety and stress can also cause large jumps in blood glucose levels.