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Suggest Treatment For Severe Anxiety And Depression While On Ritalin
Question: My nephew is 25 years old, suffers from anxiety, depression more recently, hard time concentrating, forgetful, doesn't look you in the eye when talking, intelligent, doesn't make friends, good looking, was on ridelin since age 11, has suicidal thoughts in the past....has been on anti-depressants, was bullied through school, does he have Aspergers or another disease that has gone undiagnosed?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
This sounds like a typical case of depression and ADHD. Asperger's is no longer recognized as a separate entity from autism, and this description does not sounds like autism. He should continue treatment with antidepressants.
Regards
Dr Sheppe
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
This sounds like a typical case of depression and ADHD. Asperger's is no longer recognized as a separate entity from autism, and this description does not sounds like autism. He should continue treatment with antidepressants.
Regards
Dr Sheppe
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