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How Can Depression And Anxiety Be Treated?

Hi for the last 2 years I have dealt with depression and anxiety due to a bad divorce and I was also diagnosed with PTSD. I received anti-anxiety medicine Xanax to help me with my anxiety I am also on Cymbalta to help with my depression. The Cymbalta is the third into the present I have been on and it seems to have helped my mood for me not to be as depressed but I have no energy to do anything or two Focus. I have been reading up on Vyvanse which says that it helps with people depression to live that normal life. After three years of being like this I just want to feel normal again I m hoping that the Vyvanse on top of the edge the present and the inside vitamins that I need help
Wed, 4 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Depression and anxiety disorder are always treated with a combination of medicines, counseling, psychotherapy and relaxation therapy. In your case, I suggest you continue the medicines and go for the other three. You will see the difference in less than 6 months.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. K. V. Anand
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How Can Depression And Anxiety Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Depression and anxiety disorder are always treated with a combination of medicines, counseling, psychotherapy and relaxation therapy. In your case, I suggest you continue the medicines and go for the other three. You will see the difference in less than 6 months. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand