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How Can ADD Along With Anxiety And Depression Be Treated?

I am taking meds for Adult ADD, meds for anxiety and depression. And have been on these meds for over 2 years. For over past 6 months not feeling any better. Almost worse. Have been thinking I may be bipolar. I told my doctor on my last visit, 3 months ago, about I not wanting to do things I enjoyed for many years. He told me I need to push myself. Where should I go from here.
Fri, 5 Jan 2018
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hi sir/mam,worsening of symptoms may be due to tolerance to present medication.you may need change of medicine or increase in dose.for those patients who attend my clinic,I usually recommend the following:
1)change of atmosphere/surroundings would affect our mood.so,just try going to some good place where you can find some solace.
2)you can try progressive muscle relaxation techniques that really help relieve anxiety.
3)social living I.e; mingling with family,friends and neighbours would also makes your mind stress free.
4)you can talk to your psychiatrist regarding counselling sesssions by a clinical psychologist.most of my patients reported the results to be very promising.
5)before you stop or reduce the dose of any medication,u have been using for a long time,do consult your psychiatrist to prevent withdrawal.
6)also please avoid alcohol.

as your symptoms seem to be of severe depressive episode,you may need to have a second opinion from another psychiatrist.meanwhile,you please try the above techniques.hope my answer helps you.any further queries are always welcome.i’m always ready to attend your queries.thank you.wish you and your family a happy,healthy and peaceful new year 2018.take care.bye.
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How Can ADD Along With Anxiety And Depression Be Treated?

hi sir/mam,worsening of symptoms may be due to tolerance to present medication.you may need change of medicine or increase in dose.for those patients who attend my clinic,I usually recommend the following: 1)change of atmosphere/surroundings would affect our mood.so,just try going to some good place where you can find some solace. 2)you can try progressive muscle relaxation techniques that really help relieve anxiety. 3)social living I.e; mingling with family,friends and neighbours would also makes your mind stress free. 4)you can talk to your psychiatrist regarding counselling sesssions by a clinical psychologist.most of my patients reported the results to be very promising. 5)before you stop or reduce the dose of any medication,u have been using for a long time,do consult your psychiatrist to prevent withdrawal. 6)also please avoid alcohol. as your symptoms seem to be of severe depressive episode,you may need to have a second opinion from another psychiatrist.meanwhile,you please try the above techniques.hope my answer helps you.any further queries are always welcome.i’m always ready to attend your queries.thank you.wish you and your family a happy,healthy and peaceful new year 2018.take care.bye.