Treatment available
Depression and bipolar disorder can be very challenging. Many people blame themselves for their feelings or wonder why they can’t just ‘get over it.’ Some feel like they have to live with difficult feelings because they worry about what others will think if they ask for help. The symptoms of the illnesses themselves can make it hard to seek help. Depression and bipolar disorder are real illnesses, and they deserve care and support. People can and do recover.
Some treatments include:
Some treatments include:
- Support groups
- Medication (Antidepressants)
- Taking care of your well-being
- If depression is very serious or lasts for a long time, doctors may recommend electroconvulsive therapy (or ECT)
- Relapse prevention (recognize when symptoms start appearing again)