| At any given time 9.5% of the population is | | | | inhibitors (SSRIs), tricyclics, and monoamine |
| suffering from some form of depression. Many | | | | oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). It can take a |
| of these people never seek treatment or are | | | | while to find the right medication or |
| unaware that depression is in fact treatable. | | | | combination of medications for each person, |
| While not everyone experiences the same | | | | but all prescription depression medications |
| symptoms, if you are suffering from | | | | have a risk of minor, or occasionally major, |
| depression, you may feel consistently sad or | | | | side effects. If prescription medications |
| empty, experience feelings of guilt or | | | | aren't working as well as you'd like them to, |
| helplessness, lose interest in things you | | | | or if you're unhappy with the side effects |
| once enjoyed, suffer from insomnia and | | | | and risks that accompany them, you may decide |
| decreased energy, or have thoughts of | | | | to explore herbal remedies for depression. |
| suicide. There are many potential causes for | | | | There are many natural cures for depression |
| depression, and cases vary from person to | | | | available in the marketplace, but it's best |
| person. Depression can run in families, which | | | | to look for ones with a few key ingredients: |
| leads some researchers to believe that the | | | | St. John's Wort is one of the most effective |
| condition can be inherited. In some cases, | | | | natural ingredients for treating depression. |
| people who have experienced trauma or are | | | | In fact, in some countries like Germany, St. |
| suffering from severe illnesses will also | | | | John's Wort outsells many of the major |
| develop a depressive disorder, suggesting | | | | prescription anti-depressive medications. The |
| that depression can be caused by | | | | active ingredients in St. John's Wort are |
| psychological or physical changes in one's | | | | believed to naturally boost serotonin levels, |
| life as well. Depression is more common in | | | | which helps lift spirits and ease depression. |
| women than men, and can sometimes be caused | | | | Passion flower is a natural ingredient that |
| by hormonal changes in the body, which women | | | | is often used to treat sleep disorders and |
| are more prone to. Any diagnosis of a | | | | anxiety. It helps to soothe and calm, and |
| depressive disorder should be accompanied by | | | | when combined with St. John's Wort can be a |
| a physical evaluation and conducted by a | | | | wonderful aid in treating depression |
| doctor. There are some viral illnesses, as | | | | naturally. Depression is a life-consuming |
| well as other medications, that can cause | | | | condition, but you do not have to suffer |
| symptoms of depression, and these should be | | | | quietly. If you think have a depressive |
| ruled out. Once a diagnosis is obtained, your | | | | disorder, seek professional help to find the |
| doctor should work with you to develop the | | | | treatment options that are best for you and |
| best treatment for you. Depression can often | | | | your condition, whether they include |
| be treated with therapy alone, but some | | | | prescription medication or natural remedies |
| patients do decide to try prescription | | | | for depression, and remember to explore a |
| medication. The most commonly prescribed | | | | variety of options before making a decision. |
| medications are selective serotonin reuptake | | | | |