Unfortunately for me and my family, we have a long history of depression, it is something that I do not usually speak openly about because for a long time acknowledging it felt like I was failing to be normal. As far as i've tried the only therapy i've done is seeing a therapist, what I never realized was how many options there were for people like me. In my personal opinion I would more likely try a different type of therapy before taking any medication, reason being that I feel that they are not a permanent solution. Any therapy that has to do with the brain is really touch and go because no one is ever really sure of what they're doing and how it will affect individuals.
Alternatively I was surprised to learn that electroconvulsive therapy is still being used as a method to help with depression. I can't imagine someone voluntarily consenting to this unless there isn't any other options.But with advancement in this therapy it seems to look less and less lethal as time goes on, and with only slight memory loss, and quick results it would seem like an nice alternative, but like with most therapies its effects are not long lasting and usually have to be followed with antidepressants or psychotherapy anyway.
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