Will an antidepressant help with all symptoms of depression?

Antidepressants affect the normalization of the level of neurotransmitters in the brain. However, they do not solve emotional problems, life difficulties or other health problems that can play a huge role in the formation of depression. Low self-esteem, guilt, anxiety can be symptoms of depression that will pass when the depression as such subsides. However, if low self-esteem is related to the personality of the patient, perhaps it is the result of some life failure, trauma experienced - then medication may not be crucial, and it is more justified to work with a psychotherapist. Sometimes low self-esteem can be what triggers depression. In this case, a better understanding - with the help of a psychologist - where negative emotions directed at oneself come from and what can be done about it can be especially helpful. In general, in very many cases, the combination of psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy is considered the most effective in the case of depression. Since each case should be considered individually, it is best to talk to a psychiatrist about your own symptoms. I enclose information about the possibility of teleconsultation: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/telekonsultacja and our materials on depression - perhaps they will be helpful: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/depresja https://www.gdziepolek.pl/kategorie/leki-na-depresje