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Talk Therapy Helped Her Learn to Look After Herself

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“For me, the medication was absolutely necessary, but talking helps a lot” (:28)
Kate describes how talk therapy is helpful for people—if they want it to be.

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Talk therapy makes demands on a patient: You must commit time and money, and allow yourself to be honest and vulnerable. But it can be a valuable complement to medication. For Kate, continuing her talk therapy when she felt better helped her gain perspective on how to help herself when she felt depressed. Learn more about your different treatment options in our Depression Journey.