The NIH also finds that some people with milder forms of depression may do well with psychotherapy alone. People with moderate to severe depression often benefit from antidepressants . Sometimes it takes patience and trial and error for your doctor to determine the right treatment for you. Your active involvement in this process can really make a difference. Return to top of Treating Depression Medications can be very effective.
Drug therapy is often the first choice of treatment for an episode of depression.
When the medication is working, most people begin to feel better within 1 to 2 weeks. However, it may take several weeks to feel the full effect of the antidepressant medication . Medication may then be continued for several months to keep your symptoms from returning. Return to top of Treating Depression Antidepressant treatments may depend on symptoms. To find the medicine that's right for you, tell your doctor all of your symptoms , such as feeling restless and unable to focus or feeling tired and fatigued.