Effects of Depression Depression affects more than just the depressed person. It affects everyone around them. Many times the depressed person doesn't even realize how depressed they are. It's important for a loved one to help the depressed person get the medical help they need.
Visit The Doctor
Many depressed persons are resistant to seeing the doctor about their depression. Statistics show that the sooner a person seeks therapy and medication, the sooner they can enjoy living their life.
Stay On Medications
Many persons suffering from depression mistakenly think that after they've been taking their medications for a time they don't need them anymore. This is a false sense of reality. In truth, they still need the medication. It's the effects of the medication that are helping them to feel better and be happier. There are many available medications to treat depression. If one doesn't work the doctor will go to another one until they find the right one for the patient.
Mistakenly Stopping Medications
While adults shouldn't have to be observed to make sure they are still taking medications, it's sometimes necessary to be a casual observer. If they stop taking their medications you should gently remind them that they forgot to take them. Naturally, they will pretend they forgot. Hopefully they will take them. If not, it's time to notify their doctor. Call their doctor and let the doctor know that the medication isn't being taken and let the doctor know how long you think it's been since they took their medication.