Living Well Without Antidepressants

Is taking antidepressants really always sensible? What side effects can these medications have? What alternatives are available, and what should one consider when wanting to stop taking antidepressants? In his guide, psychiatrist and psychotherapist Dr. Dieter Trautmann provides all the essential information so that his readers can approach their doctor as informed patients and participate in decision-making. He explains what a sensible treatment with antidepressants can look like and offers approaches for those who choose not to take antidepressants (anymore).

Contents:

The term "depression"
Antidepressants do not always help
Psychotherapy is (unfortunately) not convenient
The most important groups of active ingredients
A difficult decision
The appropriate treatment with antidepressants
Opportunities for change in five areas
Changing an unsatisfactory life situation
Changing your entrenched thought patterns
Changing your feelings through behavioral change
Doing something good for your body
Interacting with others in a way that gives you what you truly need
Pros and cons of discontinuing commonly prescribed antidepressants.