Lots of men get depressed.
In fact, more than 6 million men a year get depressed in this country according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
Are you one of those 6 million?
If you are, there are a variety of ways to deal with depression. Some of these include:
- Educating yourself
- Social support
- Lifestyle changes
- Therapy talking sessions
- Medications
Let’s take a moment to briefly outline what each of those is and how you can benefit from them.
- Educating Yourself: The more you know about depression, the better you’ll be at identifying it and dealing with it. Read up on the topic so you can help yourself.
- Social Support: Sometimes talking with people is the best medicine. Find friends and family that are open and honest and who you can share your feelings with.
- Lifestyle Changes: Oftentimes depression can be alleviated, if not reduced entirely, by simple lifestyle changes. Consider diet and exercise, as these have the biggest impact on our body and mood.
- Therapy Talking Sessions: Many times you can’t find someone to talk to and lifestyle changes just won’t do it. That’s when a trained professional might be able to help.
- Medications: When all else fails, there are medications to treat depression. Research shows that therapy with medication is the best way to see your depression go away. And remember, with all medications it’s important to know the side-effects of these, and to talk to your doctor in-depth about dosages and more.
Why Therapy is Often the Best Option for Depression
We know that about 80% of men that are depressed get better with some form of treatment.
By far, therapy is the safest treatment method for depression in men.
Why is that?
- First, it doesn’t rely on any prescription drugs. While the overwhelming majority of depression drugs are safe, some can have interactions with certain people or other prescription drugs. This should always be a sign to take a cautious approach.
- Next, therapy uses a question and answer method to get to the bottom of what’s truly bothering you. This is done in a relaxing setting that won’t make you feel anxious. In fact, anytime you want to stop talking the therapy session can end.
- Finally, therapy allows you to develop a bond with your doctor. After a few sessions you’ll have someone that knows you and the underlying conditions and life circumstances that are making you feel depressed.
Chances are good that your depression is just a short-term affair. Like we said earlier, 80% of people do better after they seek treatment for their depressive feelings.
Maybe that approach will work for you too?
There’s only one way to find out – by scheduling a therapy session.
Call or contact us today to get the ball rolling on that. Before you know it, your depression will be going away.
