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Suggest Treatment For Depression And Anxiety

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Posted on Tue, 23 Dec 2014
Question: YES I AM HAVING A MENTAL BREAK DOWN AND SERIOUS DEPRESSON AND HIGH ANIXETY OLZ HELP ME SIR GOOD BYE TAKE CARE GOD BLESS YOU AND HAPPY THANKS GIVING GOODBYE?
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Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Need detailed history
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
You have mentioned that you have mental breakdown.
Mental breakdown is a vague term and does not suggest any particular illness.
Would you please describe your symptoms in detail, so that I can help you in a better way?
The choice of treatment would depend on your symptoms.

Further queries are welcome.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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Follow up: Dr. Shubham Mehta (1 hour later)
YESIWASATAMENTALHEALTHFACILIATTYB4OK?
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Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (9 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
medical treatment is regularly needed.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for a follow-up query.

You have mentioned that you were at mental health facility earlier. You have not given your detailed history.
I guess You have had history of depression and anxiety.
For depression and anxiety, the drug treatment needed is antidepressants like paroxetine and sertraline. These drugs are prescription drugs and to be taken under doctor's supervision.
Drug treatment can be supplemented by behavior therapies from a psychologist.

I suggest you to consult your psychiatrist again and follow his advice
Hope this helps you.
Thanks.
Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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Suggest Treatment For Depression And Anxiety

Brief Answer: Need detailed history Detailed Answer: Hello Welcome to HCM. You have mentioned that you have mental breakdown. Mental breakdown is a vague term and does not suggest any particular illness. Would you please describe your symptoms in detail, so that I can help you in a better way? The choice of treatment would depend on your symptoms. Further queries are welcome. Thanks.