You know how severe depression can be if a friend or loved one suffers from it. It can be pretty difficult to talk openly to someone about their feelings. But you know how crucial it is to get them the depression treatment they need to live happier lives.
Being a caregiver for someone suffering from depression takes empathy and patience. You must listen to your loved ones and support them in their quest for remission.
It is important to be understanding and compassionate but also to be persistent when it comes to helping someone with depression.
How to Know If Someone Needs Depression Treatment?
Most of the time, it gets pretty difficult to detect how someone feels or what is going through their heads. Although everyone is unique, these are the main symptoms of depression that might come in handy in identifying what someone is going through.
● Depressed Mood: Extreme sadness that can last for several days or even weeks.
● Absence of interest: They are no longer interested in the things they love and adore.
● Low Energy: Long-lasting and unusual bouts of fatigue.
● Lack of Concentration: Unable to concentrate or make decisions.
● Low self-esteem: Clouded judgment and lack of confidence.
● Guilty and Unworthiness: This can include talking about being ineffective or self-deprecating.
● Inconsistent Sleeping Schedule: Includes irregular sleeping patterns, oversleeping, or insomnia.
● Eating habits, weight loss/gain, and changes in eating habits: This can include overeating or a loss of appetite.
● Self-Harm Ideas: Includes physical abuse purposely done to own body.
These symptoms can be identified in a friend or someone you love suffering from depression. Once detected, you should help them get the proper treatment for their mental and emotional well-being.
Because depression still carries a heavy stigma, it is important to reach out to loved ones suffering from depression and help them seek treatment. Telling someone to “feel better” and “get over it” will not help them. Instead, it is going to have the opposite effect. It must be borne in mind that depression is a severe disorder. Therefore, professional depression treatment is the only way forward out of this ailment.
What Depression Treatments Are Available?
Antidepressant medication can be very effective for some people but is not suitable for everyone and may cause unwanted side effects, further deteriorating their health.
However, patients who don’t benefit from antidepressants have the opportunity to try non-drug, non-invasive treatments such as NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy. TMS therapy works by using a magnetic coil placed on your head during your session. Electromagnetic pulses cause you to feel a tapping sensation where the coil is placed, despite nothing actually moving against your scalp. The magnetic energy emitting from the coil targets a specific area of your brain that helps regulate mood.
How Can SNBCare Help with Depression Treatment?
NeuroStar TMS, offered by SNBCare, is an alternative depression treatment for patients. It is available to patients who are not satisfied with the results and risks of medication and are seeking remission from depression. If you or someone you know fits this description, don’t hesitate to reach out for a free TMS consultation at SNBCare.