Treatment-Resistant Depression At Optimal Mind Psychiatry in McDonough, GA
Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD), pertains to major depressive disorder unresponsive to typical treatments like antidepressants and psychotherapy. Individuals facing TRD often find that these treatments either offer brief relief from symptoms or, in some cases, prove ineffective.
The symptoms of TRD are similar to those of major depression; in TRD, these symptoms persist despite treatment.
These symptoms can include:
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Persistent feelings of sadness or emptiness
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Loss of interest in activities that were once enjoyable
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Fatigue or low energy
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Difficulty concentrating and making decisions
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Changes in sleep patterns
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Restlessness or feeling slowed down
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Irritability
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Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide
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Feelings of excessive guilt
Symptoms of Treatment-Resistant Depression
How is Treatment-Resistant Depression Diagnosed?
A diagnosis of TRD may be made when a person with depression has not responded to multiple trials of antidepressant medications or psychotherapy, or has only had partial or temporary improvement.
Your Optimal Mind Psychiatry provider assesses your symptoms, medical and family history, and external factors influencing depression before diagnosis. Communication about previous treatments, their effectiveness, and potential side effects is crucial. Additional medical tests may be done to check for other contributing medical conditions.
Standard treatments help many with depression, but up to 30% may face treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Risk factors include early onset, recurring episodes, medical conditions like heart disease, and coexisting psychiatric disorders. Family history of TRD also elevates risk
How common is Treatment-Resistant Depression?
Medication Management
For managing bipolar disorder, it's often advisable to combine medication with therapy. Our team ensures a personalized treatment strategy aligning with your unique symptoms and requirements. Continuous monitoring of your progress and symptoms is an integral part of this treatment, allowing us to fine-tune medication doses and frequency for optimal results.
Talk Therapy
Also known as psychotherapy, talk therapy is an effective option for a number of different symptoms and conditions, including depression. Talk therapy can take many different forms, so you and your therapist can work to find the best option for your specific situation, condition, and symptoms. Talk therapy can be used in combination with medication and other forms of treatment, if needed.
