How do you get rid of depression?

Depression is a lot like debt in that however long it took you to get into it, that's roughly how long it will take you to get out of it again. Solving depression is a matter of solving every issue one step at a time, until a number of steps have together solved one aspect of your depression. read more

Get in a routine. If you’re depressed, you need a routine, says Ian Cook, MD. He's a psychiatrist and director of the Depression Research and Clinic Program at UCLA. Depression can strip away the structure from your life. One day melts into the next. Setting a gentle daily schedule can help you get back on track. 2.Set goals. read more

Choosing the correct treatment for depression depends on several factors, including the severity of the depression, the patient's history of depression, the medical diagnosis given to the patient and the medical history of the patient. read more

Psychotherapy is another type of treatment for depression. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is subtype of psychotherapy that aims to change unhealthy patterns in a person's thoughts and actions. Among the scientific community, CBT is widely considered to be an effective treatment for depression. read more