Which is better for taking preventive measures to avoid recurrence of Depression. Homeopathy or ayurvedic treatment if an individual is already taking psychiatric medication.

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Since you are already on psychiatric medication, you could try both one at a time and see the results for yourself. If you find improvement in one or the other, you can consider going off of the allopathic medication but only after consulting your doctor. In addition I would suggest very strongly that you go for counseling as well and depend less on the exclusive effect of medicines. Counseling will help you develop coping skills and strategies and help normalise your life. Together, it is possible to permanently come off of the medication in the long run.

Saul Pereira · Accepted Answer

Since you are already on psychiatric medication, you could try both one at a time and see the results for yourself. If you find improvement in one or the other, you can consider going off of the allopathic medication but only after consulting your doctor. In addition I would suggest very strongly that you go for counseling as well and depend less on the exclusive effect of medicines. Counseling will help you develop coping skills and strategies and help normalise your life. Together, it is possible to permanently come off of the medication in the long run.

Mansi Jain · Answer

Dear user, continuation of psychiatric medications is necessary to avoid recurrence of depression. It is best to take ayurvedic or homeopathic medicines only after consulting your psychiatrists. Please do no not start any new medications or suddenly stop any medications on your own. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle with a good diet, regular sleep, exercise, and stress busting activities can reduce recurrence of illness too.