Some Articles about Depression (English)

Charlie Z. Song

Learn About Cymbalta (04/27/2006Thursday11:00am Forwarded)
Cymbalta is approved by the FDA for the treatment of major depressive disorder, as well as for the management of diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain (DPNP). It offers relief from both the emotional and painful physical symptoms associated with depression.

Scientific studies in the laboratory have shown that Cymbalta is a balanced and selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SSNRI), and that it affects two naturally-occurring chemicals in the brain and in the spinal cord, serotonin and norepinephrine.

Research suggests that these chemicals play a role in depression and pain.

Cymbalta comes in a capsule and can be taken once a day. The target daily dose for Cymbalta is 60 mg. However, your doctor may prescribe a different dose based on his or her medical judgment. Cymbalta is available in 20 mg, 30 mg and 60 mg capsules. Cymbalta is not recommended for those under 18.

Learn more about Cymbalta using the links below, and print out these pages to discuss the information with your doctor or healthcare professional:

How Cymbalta Works
What to Expect From Cymbalta
Safety Information
Side Effects
Frequently Asked Questions
Prescribing Information

Charlie Z. Song

Managing Depression




The first step to recovery from depression involves talking to your doctor or healthcare professional about how you've been feeling. Only your doctor can diagnose depression, and if this happens, he or she will probably discuss various treatment options.

Medication
If your doctor recommends medication, be sure to ask about medications that affect both serotonin and norepinephrine. Cymbalta is one such medication. Cymbalta is in a class of medications called selective SNRIs (selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor), and is FDA-approved for the treatment of depression. More than 725,000 patients have been prescribed Cymbalta for any indication.

Learn more about how Cymbalta may work in the body to relieve all the symptoms of depression.

Talk Therapy
Therapy typically means that you spend about an hour a week talking with a mental health professional. Treatment can continue for several weeks or up to 1 to 2 years. Every person's situation is different.

Depression can negatively affect the way you think and feel. Talk therapy can help you learn to manage your depression and help relieve your symptoms of depression.

Lifestyle Changes
Depression can affect several areas of your life and as a result, your physician may recommend specific lifestyle changes, which may include exercise. Also, reach out to friends and family for support and try to find more social opportunities and activities in which you can participate.
Take that important first step in getting help for depression. Don't wait-depression is an illness that can, and should, be treated.

Talk to a loved one or a friend today about how you are feeling so they may help you in talking with a doctor and getting on the road to recovery. In fact, print out your results from the Symptom Body Map and/or the Checklist to help start the conversation with a friend or loved one.

woiyezi

将老查的文章简单翻译一下：

第一篇：了解度洛西汀（Cymbalta）

度洛西汀是经FDA（美国食品和药物管理局）批准的新型抗抑郁药。它可以用来减轻患者的精神和肉体痛苦。

度洛西汀为选择性复合胺和去甲肾上腺素双重再摄取抑制剂（SSNRI），感兴趣者可向医生咨询。


第二篇：抑郁症的处理

首先应该看医生，说出你的症状。医生会推荐不同的治疗方案。

使用药物时可以考虑度洛西汀（Cymbalta）。

谈话治疗，和专业人员交谈。

改变生活方式。锻炼和与亲戚朋友交谈也是很好的办法。

小玲儿

干嘛呀？现在的药物和方法没有对你有效的？还是别的什么意思？

woiyezi

应该是美国方面的最新研究进展吧！