The symptoms not only persist over time but also impair daily functioning. Depending on their number and severity, depression is categorized medically as mild, moderate, or severe. OK, I need help To find help, Dr. Schiffer advises asking your neurologist or general medical doctor first. Dr. Andrew H. Miller, a psychiatrist at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, agreed that people with depression shouldn t wait for it to go away. Treatment can optimize your daily functioning.
Many types of antidepressants are available, but none are magic bullets.
Most work gradually. They may bring some improvement after several days, but the drug s full effect may not appear for several weeks. If there are no improvements after 6 weeks, the doctor will prescribe a different drug. He pointed out that a person is likely to respond to the same antidepressant drug that has worked well for a family member. Biochemistry runs in families.