Depression and Medications

Finding the right treatment for depression can take a long time and is a trial and error process. If you really think about it, depression medications can be a little scary. The list of side effects can be overwhelming and down right frightening. Many of the anti-depressants even carry an FDA warning: "Anti-depressants increased the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior (suicidality) in short-term studies in children and adolescents with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and other psychiatric disorders. Anyone considering the use of [Drug Name] or any other anti-depressant in a child or adolescent must balance this risk with the clinical need. Patients who are started on therapy should be observed closely for clinical worsening, suicidality, or unusual changes in behavior."

Some people are really against use of medications and would prefer to try cognitive therapy and/or natural methods to relieve their depression. Below are some books I have found that may be worthwhile to check out if you are apprehensive about antidepressants:

Undoing Depression

Why Am I Still Depressed? Recognizing and Managing the Ups and Downs of Bipolar II and Soft Bipolar Disorder

Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy


Depression-Free, Naturally: 7 Weeks to Eliminating Anxiety, Despair, Fatigue, and Anger from Your Life

Healing Anxiety and Depression

Depressed and Anxious: The Dialectical Behavior Therapy Workbook for Overcoming Depression & Anxiety

This next book is actually written by a retired clinical counselor and discusses ways to deal with depression.

Stop Your Depression Now

This e-book discusses ways to get rid of anxiety, stress and depression via natural means. A lot of people are against using antidepressants or other medications for their disorders and would prefer to try natural methods to get relief.

Conquer Stress, Depression and Anxiety Naturally in Just 90 Days