By Angie Best-Boss, Contributing Writer
Coping with depression is a common battle. Depression can affect anyone at any race and age and economical standing. It can strike at any moment; it doesn't need a tragic incident to trigger onset. Over 19 million over age 18 are considered to be clinically depressed, or 1 out of 5 people. Depression is so common that it is second only to heart disease in causing lost work days. Untreated depression is the number one cause of suicide.
It is not known whether eating disorders contribute to depression or if being experiencing depression makes someone more vulnerable to eating disorders, but there is evidence of some link. The longer someone has been living with an eating disorder, the more likely it is that they are also having to cope with depression or anxiety.
Coping with depression isn’t easy, but it is possible. According to the National Mental Health Association, the most common ways to treat depression are with antidepressant medication, psychotherapy (talk therapy), or a combination of both. The choice of treatment depends on the severity of the depressive symptoms, history of the illness and consumer preference. Research has shown that a combination of psychotherapy and medication is often most effective. When you talk with your doctor or a qualified mental health professional, make sure he or she discusses all of these treatment options with you.
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