The depressed person and his or her family need to think preventively, and get help immediately if someone is suicidal. Every day spent suffering is too costly. The depressed person, and his or her family, can prevent bad circumstances from getting worse by acting quickly. The depressed person does not have to ignore his or her health, lose a job, or hurt or alienate family and friends. Psychotherapy and antidepressant medications are the two most commonly used treatments for managing depression.
Some people use a combination of the two.
People's responses vary, of course, but these approaches hold good promise for providing relief. Most people have already heard of the popular antidepressant medication, Prozac. Speaking to a psychiatrist about the use of medications in your particular case is the best way to explore whether medications are viable for you. A psychotherapist can also help you with this decision. Psychotherapy can help individuals and families who are dealing with depression.