I woke up twice in the middle of the night; at 2 and at 4. My chest felt constricted, as if there was a towel inside me being twisted and twisted tight. My heart is fine. It seems I had an anxiety attack. But it was rather frightening.
"PsychotherapiesSeveral forms of psychotherapy, including some short term (10 20 weeks) therapies, can help people with depressive disorders."
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Facts
A study supported by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) found that CBT led to remission in nearly 65 percent of cases, a higher rate than either supportive therapy or family therapy.
Approximately 80 percent of older adults with depression improve when they receive treatment with antidepressant medication, psychotherapy, or a combination of both.
More than four times as many men as women die by suicide in the United States, even though women make more suicide attempts during their lives.
Before puberty, boys and girls are equally likely to develop depressive disorders, but after age 14, females are twice as likely as males to have major depression or dysthymia.
A study supported by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) found that CBT led to remission in nearly 65 percent of cases, a higher rate than either supportive therapy or family therapy.
"Some drugs, although safe when taken alone can, if taken with others, cause severe and dangerous side effects."
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"Genetics research indicates that risk for depression results from the influence of multiple genes acting together with environmental or other nongenetic factors."
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"In men, common problems include reduced sexual drive, erectile dysfunction, and delayed ejaculation."
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"Some drugs, like alcohol (wine, beer, and hard liquor) or street drugs, may reduce the effectiveness of antidepressants and should be avoided."