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Depression

	Depression Article Index When you're depressed, everyday life may feel difficult. You know that your feelings are not the normal, healthy ones that come from being faced with life's ups and downs. Your despair may feel as if it will go on and on. However, there is hope — depression is treatable — feeling better is within your reach. Some people find solace just by learning that depression is a medical condition. Learning more about your condition is often a good first step toward feeling better. These articles will help you understand the physiology of depression, its symptoms, and what to expect at the doctor's office if you think you have depression. A Quick Overview What is Happening to Me? What Causes Depression? What Are the Common Symptoms of Depression? What Are the Different Types of Depression? How Does My Doctor Know It's Depression? How Is Depression Treated? How Much Will Treatment Help Me? What Are My Treatment Options? What Kind of Healthcare Professionals Do I Need? What Do I Need to Know if I Take Antidepressants? What Do I Need to Know if I Am in Psychotherapy? How Long Will I Need Treatment? What Do I Need to Do? What Can I Do to Ease Symptoms? Can Changing My Lifestyle Help Me? What Do I Need to Keep Track Of? What Should I Do If Symptoms Get Worse? How Can I Stick With Treatment? How Do I Know If I Am Better? A Quick Overview What is Happening to Me When I Have Depression? Should I See a Doctor About Depression? What Does Depression Feel Like? How Common Is Depression? What Causes Depression? The Chemical Connection to Depression Life Events, Sunshine, and Other Connections to Depression What Are the Common Symptoms of Depression? What Are the Different Types of Depression? What Is Clinical Depression? What Is Bipolar Disorder? What Is Dysthymia? What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder? How Does My Doctor Know It's Depression? What Should I Tell About My Symptoms of Depression? What Should I Tell About Depression and My Medical History? What Should I Tell About Depression and My Family's Medical History? What Is My Doctor Looking for With a Physical Exam? How Is Depression Treated? How Much Will Depression Treatment Help Me? How Can I Know If Depression Treatment Is Working? What Options Do I Have for Depression Treatment and How Do I Choose? Are Depression Medications for Me? Is Psychotherapy for Me? Is Combination Therapy Right for Me? Do I Need Electroconvulsive Therapy? Do I Need Light Therapy? Are There Alternative or Complementary Therapies for Depression? What Kind of Healthcare Professionals Do I Need for Depression? What Do I Need to Know if I Take Antidepressants? How Do I Use Antidepressants Safely? How Do Antidepressants Work? What Side Effects of Antidepressants Should I Watch For? What Is the Specific Type of Antidepressant I'm Taking? Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) Tetracyclic Antidepressants Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs) Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) Other Antidepressants What Do I Need to Know If I'm in Psychotherapy? How Long Will I Need Treatment for Depression? How Soon Will Depression Medications Work? How Long Should Psychotherapy Last? What Do I Need to Do If I Have Depression? What Can I Do to Ease Symptoms of Depression? How Can Medications Help My Depression? What Other Techniques Can I Use to Treat Depression? Changing Your Point of View Can Changing My Lifestyle Help My Depression? Will Exercise Help My Depression? Will Changing My Diet Affect My Depression? How Do Sleep and Rest Patterns Affect My Depression? Does the Way I Respond to Stress Affect My Depression? What Do I Need to Keep Track of to Manage Depression? What Should I Do If Symptoms of Depression Get Worse? How Can I Make It Easier to Stick With My Depression Treatment? What Are Strategies I Can Use? What Can I Do to Cope With Depression Medication Side Effects? How Can I Get the Support I Need to Manage Depression? Your Depression Support Teams How Do I Know If My Depression Is Better? What to Expect During ECT The Types of Antidepressant Medicines How to Eat Smart Using the Food Guide Pyramid

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