From the author: I write in accessible and simple language about psychotherapy. Before treating, you need to figure out what kind of bird this depression is. A variety of conditions are often called depression. There is a set of complaints that a person, having read on the Internet, on forums, in articles and books, may consider depression. Bad mood, “I don’t want anything,” “nothing is interesting, laziness, fatigue, fatigue. But the fact is that such a set of complaints can be a manifestation of completely different disorders, ranging from asthenia, chronic fatigue and ending with severe mental disorders. But only a psychotherapist can determine it - this is a person who has knowledge of both medicine and psychology, psychopathology. He will be able to determine what is happening to you (or your loved ones). And then, the next step is to treat or not to treat. From here, it becomes clear that we will treat these conditions differently, not just any condition. when “it’s not interesting and you don’t want to do anything,” it’s treated with antidepressants. Antidepressants are prescribed only after consulting a doctor. What else is important to know about depression? There are two types of depression. The first type of depression is associated with causes inside the body - the balance of biochemical elements: norepinephrine and serotonin is disturbed. Exogenous depression is associated with external (psychological) causes. However, there are also biochemical disorders, but they are secondary. In both the first and second cases, it is possible to prescribe antidepressants. But the decision on the advisability of prescribing antidepressants is made by the doctor. Psychotherapy is also indicated in both cases, only the goals and objectives will be different. Depression can and even should be treated. However, like other conditions that can be mistaken for depression. There is an exit. Thus, the choice of treatment depends on many factors; severity of the condition, duration, causes. And the specialist will be able to prescribe treatment that is suitable specifically for your case..