The earlier you get treatment for depression, the sooner you will begin to feel better. The longer you wait, the harder depression is to treat . Depression usually is treated with medicine, counseling, or medicine combined with counseling. Medicines for depression are not addicting or habit forming. They work for people with severe depression and may be useful for people with mild to moderate depression.
Treatment works gradually over several weeks.
If you do not start to feel better after this time, call your doctor. It may take some time to find what works best for you. For more information, read Depression Is A Treatable Illness , which answers some common questions about depression.