“What can I use instead of antidepressants for depression?”
I am a 30 year old male. I want to know what can I use instead of antidepressants for depression?
6 Answers
Dear Client,
You can try various psychotherapies:
-Cognitive behavioral therapy
-Interpersonal therapy have documented benefits with depression
-TMS is expensive, but effective
-ECT is effective, but as a last resort
But most importantly, please get a thorough evaluation to establish the diagnosis and rule out any medical conditions that may present as depression like low thyroid.
Good luck.
You can try various psychotherapies:
-Cognitive behavioral therapy
-Interpersonal therapy have documented benefits with depression
-TMS is expensive, but effective
-ECT is effective, but as a last resort
But most importantly, please get a thorough evaluation to establish the diagnosis and rule out any medical conditions that may present as depression like low thyroid.
Good luck.
Therapy and lamictal.
Would always start with a very balanced lifestyle including your nutrition, exercise, sleep, friends and family, and fun! Many people would add spirituality, mindfulness, and lots of positive perspective on the world. Importantly, there are many, many forms of therapy and coaching that are highly, highly effective. Please consider those things. From a supplement perspective, if done very, very carefully under the auspices of a physician, one could always consider things like Saint johns wort; however, we don’t necessarily know what is in the product because it’s not FDA assessed, analyzed, or approved. If you feel things don’t clear up quickly enough, never ever, ever hesitate to talk directly to a professional, like a psychiatrist, to help you understand the depth of your sadness and the need for certain kinds of intervention. I always suggest asking an expert to help out no matter what. If there’s suicidal intention, definitely call the suicide hotline. Wishing you all the best!
Lance Steinberg MD, Inc.
Lance Steinberg MD, Inc.
Exercise has been found to be as effective as antidepressants in many circumstances.
If your doctor has prescribed antidepressant for you, then I don’t think it’s wise to stop it. However, the effects of your medication can be supplemented by exercise, better sleep hygiene, meditation and other relaxation techniques including deep breathing exercises. If you have any trouble with antidepressant, then please talk to your doctor about any alternatives.
If your depression is not too severe, vigorous exercise daily and a healthy diet could help.
