Yup. It's different for each person, which is why blanket statements like,

Jul 3, 2017
12:41:59pm

OneUpper All-American

"Medication should only be after [blank, blank and blank...]" aren't entirely accurate. It very much depends on the person, and each responds to every course of treatment differently.

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How do you deal with depression for you or loved ones? Do you encourage medical intervention, therapy, both? Do you

SouthernBlueBlood All-American

7/3/17 11:03am

The problem with it is that there is no universal answer for emotional issues

Frank Castiglione

7/3/17 11:14am

Correct--there is no one-size-fits-all solution, and generally one has to use

dilbert

7/3/17 11:37am

It's a spectrum like anything else. Medication should be only after trying other

cougaman

7/3/17 11:16am

Most studies show the best results come from a combination of medications and counseling.

soupie

7/3/17 11:18am

Yup. It's different for each person, which is why blanket statements like,

OneUpper

7/3/17 12:41pm

I think we should openly talk about depression issues and not make our loved

Cougar-Duck

7/3/17 11:21am

It's wrong how it's mocked with some at the same time I'd rejected any help myself feeling it's an issue I can handle.

SouthernBlueBlood

7/3/17 11:25am

Yes!! Don't ever suggest someone depressed is somehow weak. This is a REAL

bayareacoug

7/3/17 6:26pm

I've been on several anti-depressants.

bluegato

7/3/17 11:49am

For me it has taken a variety of things to deal with it and dare I say, "manage"

Wedgetail

7/3/17 12:02pm

I've been diagnosed with severe depression and have been on meds and counseling from time to time. Both have helped.

LiveY'r

7/4/17 3:01pm

Thanks for sharing that. Powerful tips.

soupie

7/4/17 3:26pm

RE: How do you deal with depression for you or loved ones? Do you encourage

Zedhead

7/3/17 1:07pm

I've had some really good students and my own daughter deal with Anxiety and depression..

Adrielle

7/3/17 5:18pm

Sounds like one of daughters too. She had ADHD & anxiety since pretty young. She was really good at

soupie

7/3/17 5:36pm

All the above. You gotta find what works

CBaass

7/3/17 9:18pm

God put the plants and knowledge of medicine for us to use. I think both

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