subject: Finding Help For Depression [print this page] There are so many people suffering from depression in the united states it has become common. People suffering form this are constantly looking for ways to get some relief. They come to the conclusion that they need some extra help to lift up their moods, so they start to research all the different option they have.
There are multiple option to deal with these disorders, and sometimes it can be overwhelming. That is why you must do your homework so you find the right one for you. The majority of people will go to a therapist. And often times they are given prescription drugs, if the symptoms are persistent the dosage of the drugs are often increased. Going to a psychiatrist and paying for medication can be very expensive, it can cost hundreds of dollars. This may be effective for the majority of people.
The bad news is that taking medication for an anxiety problem doesn't fix the main problem it only masks it. One thing that has been proven effective in successfully treating anxiety and depression is CBT or cognitive behavioral therapy combined with prescription drugs. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps the person to be aware that he is having negative thoughts or thinking errors and then replace them with more realistic thinking. CBT is only going to be effective if the anxious person is ready to face his or her fears.
But don't be scared because in CBT you would only start by facing a small fear and when you get comfortable, then you would move on to a bigger fear. Another effective method of reducing your anxiety effectively is by taking up an exercise routine. If you exercise everyday for at least twenty minuets you can decrease your anxiety by a large percentage, because when you exercise the brain creates serotonin which is a feel good chemical.
