What Is Seasonal Depression?
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
8. Treatment: Medications
If you are diagnosed with SAD, your doctor may prescribe a combination of medication, therapy, and light therapy to alleviate your symptoms. Often, the same antidepressants that are used for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder can be used to treat Major Depressive Disorder with a seasonal pattern.
Your doctor may suggest that you begin treatment before symptoms typically begin and continue past the time when they normally end. It can be a few weeks before the medication takes full effect, and it may take trial and error before finding the one that works best for you.
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