In most cases, this will include antidepressant medication and short-term psychotherapy. Psychiatry is the art of teaching people how to stand on their own two feet while reclining on couches. There are roughly a dozen antidepressant medications from which you and your doctor can choose. As previously mentioned, none of them is addictive or habit-forming. They are generally safe when taken as prescribed.
Antidepressant medications become effective gradually.
Although some people notice an improvement within days, some take as long as eight weeks to feel the maximum benefits. During this time, patience and perseverance are the key. Others experience side effects, fail to tell their doctor about them, and stop. Either of these responses is a mistake. If the problem is especially troublesome, call at once.