Depression affects 1 in 10 people all over the US. It’s one of the most common of mental illnesses and yet one of the easiest to treat.
According to CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) the most likely of people to suffer with depression are:
People 45 – 64 years of age Women People who are unable to work or are unemployed Been previously married People without health insurance coverage
The usual costs of a psychologist is $120 to $180 per 50-minute session. Some even charge a $250 first time evaluation fee!
You could go to your family doctor and get prescribed anti-depressants. Let’s take a look at some of them.
The most commonly prescribed anti-depressants are:
• Prozac • Luvox • Zoloft • Paxil • Lexapro
These act on a chemical in the brain called serotonin. However like all anti-depressants the above five I’ve listed increase suicidal thoughts and behaviors as well as increasing hostility, agitation and anxiety.
They also have some horrible side effects such as:
• Nausea • Insomnia • Headaches • Decreased sexual desires • Sweating • Tremors • Weight loss or gain • Dry mouth • Diarrhea or constipation • Dizziness • Drowsiness and fatigue
Just what you need when you are suffering with depression. However there are other alternatives that are cost effective with zero side effects. Lets take a look at “Your 7 Rapid Steps Program to Beating Depression Now!”
The information is really well presented, but as someone that has been battling depression for 20 years, the information was nothing new. Great book for those that are new to the diagnosis though.
This is rounded up to 3 stars. Some good info, but it was pretty short, even though it contained some things I thought weren't necessary (recipes, detailed exercise descriptions). I do plan to check out the author's other books, and am planning to incorporate some of the information (such as taking various vitamin supplements - not groundbreaking info, but a good reminder).