Therapy and Lifestyle Issues

Although medication can be very helpful in treatment of depression in women, it can’t make up for poor health habits. It is important to get 7 hours of good sleep each night, and 30 minutes of vigorous physical activity (preferably on a daily basis). It doesn’t have to be “exercise” it can be work or play. A good sex life has physical as well as emotional benefits.
Family/relationship problems that are not improving may benefit from counseling. Unresolved grief, feelings of helplessness, inability to control addictive behavior, sexual dysfunction, and suicidal thoughts that persist are some of the problems that can benefit from cognitive/behavioral treatment.
Cognitive therapy identifies negative thought patterns and teaches techniques to improve “self-talk.” Behavior therapy helps find better options for counterproductive behavior.