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Depression takes many different forms.  Without realizing it or accepting it, many Americans suffer from some sort of depression.  Depression afflicts about 14 million Americans.  ~It is also estimated that less than a third of those affected will ever seek treatment~Fewer than 4.7 million of those, about 1/3, will seek medical help~Unfortunately only a very small percent, less than 1/3, will go for treatment}.  What are the reasons?  Mental illness is a scary concept, and that’s where depression has been filed.   No one wants to be classified with that label.  It wasn’t that long ago that society shunned those unfortunate enough to be categorized with mental illness.  In many cases those with slight signs of depression were locked away in state institutions for the mentally ill.  Fortunately times have changed.  However, old stereotypes have not.  This motivates many people to hide their condition from others or even from themselves. 

Many factors contribute to depression.  It isn’t easy to diagnose.  Chemical balance in the brain, DNA, biology and even environment have to be considered.  Depression can stem from drug or alcohol abuse, or even from simple everyday stress.  Depression can come from all of these elements.  So what are some of the treatments and cures available for those that are inflicted?  Just as there are many factors that can cause depression-there are many options to cure it as well.  It comes down to a case by case consideration as to which options are best for someone who suffers depression

A lot of claimed cures for depression exist.  There are methods of treatment available that are safe and work efficiently towards a cure for depression.  When considering which option is best there are a few considerations that must be examined.  Has the method being considered been clinically proven to be effective in the treatment of depression?  If it is medication, herbal or prescription, does it have the proven amount of ingredients to induce a positive result?  Have high quality control standards been used when accepting the method?  Let’s examine some of the more popular cures.

To treat many forms of depression doctors have typically prescribed a combination of drugs and psychotherapy.  SSRI, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, are prescribed to treat depression.  First used in the U.S. In 1988, Prozac has become on of the most common.  Many others such as Paxil, Zoloft, Lexapro, Celexa, and Luvox have followed it.  All have been proven to be effective.  These drugs have a lot of side effects.  That is why natural cures are becoming so popular today.  St. Johns Wort extract is one of the more popular herbal cures on the market.  To be effective it must contain around 3-5% hyperforin.  It’s success rate is similar to that of Prozac but with fewer side effects.  If those who have the disease don’t seek treatment, a cure does no good. If you think you have depression, or if someone you know shows the signs, visit a doctor.

 BY :Maleesha Kumari Natural Cures , Natural Cures for Anxiety , Aromatherapy Beauty

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