What should I do if I suspect that I have depression? Can I take medicine?

If you feel depressed, it is recommended that the patient go to the psychiatric department of the hospital, consult a doctor, and conduct psychotherapy and medication if necessary.

Depression is mainly manifested as depression, lack of interest and pleasure, which can be manifested as loss of interest and pleasure in activities that can usually enjoy fun, lack of emotional response to pleasant environment at ordinary times, early awakening, heavy morning and light night, mental retardation or agitation, obvious loss of appetite, weight loss and sexual desire.

The treatment of depression should first complete mental assessment and safety assessment, and build confidence and trust between doctors and patients. Commonly used drug treatments include citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline and fluvoxamine, which need to be taken under the guidance of a doctor.

Psychotherapy for depression is also very important, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), interpersonal psychotherapy and behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, problem-solving therapy, marriage and family therapy, group psychotherapy and so on. It is suitable for recovery, consolidation and maintenance of mild depression or severe depression.

When you suspect that you have depression, you should go to the psychiatric department of the hospital for diagnosis and treatment, and you can also consult professional psychological counselors and psychologists for help so as not to delay your illness.