Moreover, contrary to popular belief, those who are depressed have often tried many different avenues to alleviate their despair. This is not an illness of the lazy. Upon clinical assessment, many report having reached out to friends, attempted daily walking or swimming and joined community activities in order to jump start a spark of enjoyment. Unfortunately, their attempts proved fleeting and brief. Therapists most often recommend the use of antidepressants to overcome the illness of depression.
Many patients initially balk at the idea of having to rely on pills to improve mood.
However, research shows that antidepressant therapy is a powerful tool for alleviating the painful symptoms of the illness. The lack of FDA approval means that no one can be certain of how much of the supplement could be considered toxic or how much of the supplement can be recommended for each person. Antidepressants, on the other hand, tend to be thoroughly monitored for side effects as well as dosage recommendations. Patients who have benifitted from an antidepressant report that their down moods finally feel as though they have a floor while the happy ones have a ceiling. Along with antidepressant therapy, professionals sometimes use Cognitive-Behavioral therapy to teach positive thinking.