How to treat depression? Should I see a doctor or do it myself? What will help? We answer all questions, reveal all secrets!
Now you need to work a little on your own: determine the cause of your severe depression. 
Your answer: Yes, I remember this event. Doctors for you:
- psychologist(will conduct conversations with you, by which he will try to eliminate all your experiences);
- psychotherapist(he will also talk to you about life, but then he will “break” your brain through hypnosis, drugs, NLP, etc.);
- psychiatrist(he will immediately communicate with you as with a mentally unhealthy person, because he believes that a person who is complete in every sense cannot become depressed; he will begin to work with your psyche and analyze the work of the brain);
- neurologist(it is in his interest to study your nervous system; in his opinion, there is nothing better than medicines).
No I dont know. With a disguised blues, you should go to a therapist. He will appoint you to take tests, after which he will refer you to doctors of a narrower specialization: an endocrinologist, gynecologist, cardiologist, etc. Or maybe he will prescribe treatment for you. 
Do not be offended if he recommends you inexpensive primitive drugs or vitamins, because often it is the lack of some chemical or organic compound that causes sadness, stress and apathy. For example, this may be due to a deficiency of iron, iodine, magnesium, etc.
How to treat depression
Among women
Postpartum
All the forces and time are now spent on the child, the general physical condition is not so hot, the body is experiencing hidden stress, misunderstandings with her husband have appeared. 
What to do:
- do not refuse the help of parents;
- frankly and gently (!) Talk to your husband (he also has a kind of stress now);
- do not be jealous of your husband (it is better to arrange surprises for him (including erotic ones), even if you have little strength left for this);
- do not feel sorry for yourself (everyone went through this, and some - more than once);
- develop (even while watching TV, instead of a talk show, prefer a travel program);
- keep yourself in good physical shape (download video lessons of aerobics or exercise complexes and do them every morning with energetic music while watching).
With menopause
Now your body is under severe stress, so depression is possible. 
In order for everything to go as smoothly as possible, pay attention to the following tips:
- set yourself up for the fact that you should just get over it;
- establish proper nutrition;
- spend more time outdoors;
- do not forget about sports and walks (you now urgently need a certain physical activity);
- but do not ignore the rest (prefer active);
- find support from your spouse, children, relatives (try not to cry in a vest);
- go to the sea (a great way to improve your health).
In men
For men in such situations, relevant: 
- Sport. The release of endorphins, a charge of vivacity and more toned forms will undoubtedly affect your mood.
- Striving for a goal. Set a goal for yourself and go for it. If you are a resident of a developed city, sign up for coaching trainings (working with a specialist who will help you achieve stunning results). In the fight for your happiness, you will have less time to think about your own depression - your brain is now busy.
- Marriage. If you are single, seriously consider starting a family. A good choice will give you a lot: the love and affection of your wife, constancy, home comfort and food, procreation and many other positive aspects.
In adolescents and the elderly
For teenagers, the following applies: 
- the realization that the world is cruel, but giving up is not for you;
- hobby hobby;
- constant communication;
- changing the circle of friends - as an option;
- good relationship with parents;
- desire for activity (both physical and social);
- a ban on sad music, melodramas and horror films.
- let go of your children and start a new life - for yourself;
- go on a small or large trip;
- exercise, do not forget about walking;
- make a list of your achievements in life (even the smallest ones) and hang them in a prominent place;
- do not forget about entertainment: retro parties, corporate parties, citywide holidays.
How to deal with melancholy on your own at home
Avoid stress and save energy
How to avoid stress:
- try to eliminate the main stressful situation (in some cases this is impossible, but still try to find a way out);
- find a way to “kill” the cause of nervous tension (for some, it’s washing dishes, for others, eating sweets, seeds, for others, sorting out the rosary; watching a light comedy, walking, etc. is also suitable);
- engage in meditation (in fact, it is not difficult at all, it has nothing to do with religion and sectarianism);
- spend more time with people who cheer you up (any communication will do - real or virtual).
Important!
Alcohol is now your worst enemy. You understand that after drinking alcohol, all your topics of conversation will be reduced to the cause of your depression.
Charging and daily routine
Let's take a closer look at them:
- Charging can mean exercises carried out in the morning, jogging, aerobics, shaping, etc.
- The daily routine is a reusable full-fledged meal, healthy sleep, and the presence of rest.
How will this help? You overcome your laziness, that is, you work on yourself, both physically and mentally. In this way, you can control yourself more and more.
Doctors have long identified a direct link between exercise and improved mood. This is due to the release of happiness hormones into the body. No wonder they say - "A healthy mind in a healthy body!".
The right diet normalizes all the processes in the body, and this will give you the opportunity to feel good, reducing all failures to nothing.
The correct daily routine and sports will help you forget about problems such as insomnia, stress, anxiety, apathy, bad mood, irritability, etc. 
Important!
In addition to all this, strive for proper nutrition. It will also give you strength - first physical, and then moral
Tight control over thoughts
Yes, be rough with yourself, because as long as you feel sorry for yourself, you will not succeed. Pull yourself together and start acting while controlling your thoughts:
- discard self-pity;
- begin to perceive your life as it is;
- as little as possible mentally return to the cause of depression;
- stop contacting for a while with those people who remind you of stress;
- make positive and motivating thoughts prevail over all others.
Patience and cooperation with a specialist
Sometimes it’s hard to cope with depression on your own, so you have to turn to the help of specialists. To do this, you need to learn the following:
- do not wait for the result “right now” (it takes months to treat depression);
- be ready to “open up” to another person (trust your specialist);
- analyze your condition every week (you can ask relatives and friends about changes that they can look at from the outside).
And one more thing: do not be ashamed of the fact that you turned to a specialist. In more developed countries, they are generally considered almost friends of every family.
self help
But you can pull yourself out by trusting yourself. For this: 
- buy special books (in the key they contain great motivation);
- purchase CDs (a simplified version, more suitable for lazy people and those who save time, because you can listen to them while doing housework, driving, and even during a morning run);
- sign up for a special group (people who are connected by a common problem - depression gather here; impressions, openness and conversations will help you not only become more cheerful, help others, but also make new friends).
How long will self-treatment take? It all depends on you and your desire to get out of this state.
How to heal
Antidepressants
If you can’t get out of depression on your own, you can’t do without antidepressants. 
Without harm, and even with health benefits, you can use antidepressants of natural origin (this is especially true for pregnant women).
These include:
- St. John's wort
- mint;
- melissa;
- motherwort;
- valerian;
- licorice;
- hawthorn;
- rose hip;
- nettle;
- hop cones.
They can be consumed through infusions and/or decoctions.
Chocolate, honey, many types of teas, fruits, etc. are also known as an antidepressant. 
Medications
The action of these drugs is aimed at keeping substances in the brain for as long as possible - neurotransmitters that are needed for the normal functioning of the brain.
Whatever drugs you use, remember that they are all chemical compounds that do not have the best effect on overall health in the future. In addition, today a fairly large percentage of all drugs are fake, for which you pay a tidy sum, but do not get anything in return. Good, of course.
The duration of taking these funds is on average six months. Think, can you afford it?
Important! All medicines are powerful enhancers of other medicines. Also because of this reason, you will have to go to the doctor so that he assesses the degree of risk and gives the go-ahead.
Note! Are you currently taking any other medications? After all, depression is a side effect of many medications!
artificial light
In winter and autumn, a person often falls into a prolonged depression or deepens into it. Among other things, this is due to a decrease in daylight hours. Therefore, doctors recommend using artificial light to treat autumn and winter melancholy. They even created a whole scheme - treatment with light therapy. 
A device was made that simulates the sunrise, which begins to work some time before the awakening of a person. Thus, the body produces much more serotonin - a hormone responsible for a good mood.
Thousands of people participated in the study. And all of them confirmed the positive impact of this device.
However, while such an invention is still not very common, so create a bright environment in the house with lamps, lamps, and nightlights. By the way, additional studies have shown that blue and white colors worsen mood, while red, yellow, orange, on the contrary, help to get out of a depressive state.
