Therapy as an Alternative to Paxil
Many forms of psychotherapy, including some short-term therapies (10 to 20 weeks), can help people with
depression. "Talk" therapies help patients gain insight into and resolve their problems through verbal exchange with the therapist, sometimes combined with "homework" assignments between sessions. Behavioral therapists help patients learn how to obtain more satisfaction through their own actions and how to break the behavioral patterns that contribute to or result from their depression.
Other Depression Medications
Fortunately, there are many medications available to treat depression. These medications include:
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Paxil is an SSRI. SSRIs are usually very effective at treating depression and generally do not have many serious side effects. They work by increasing the level of serotonin available for cells of the brain. In addition to Paxil, these medications include:
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