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How Can Depression And Anxiety Be Treated?
My Dr. claims I have depression, but it seems more like anxiety? I m in treatment and feeling better! Do you have any suggestions I could try on my own? I am elderly, and my past life has had a lot of loss, losing close relatives, many surgeries when I turned 70, and my second husband was very abusive. Now, I am very happy with my current husband.
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Tue, 13 Feb 2018
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Hello,
I would advise you to start on antidepressants like escitalopram, to combat your symptoms. I can say that your symptoms are mainly due to family stresses and your situation. So, please consult your doctor regarding this.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Soujanya
I would advise you to start on antidepressants like escitalopram, to combat your symptoms. I can say that your symptoms are mainly due to family stresses and your situation. So, please consult your doctor regarding this.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Soujanya
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Hello,
If you can give detailed information about your symptoms, l would understand whether those ate anxiety or depressive symptoms. Please let me know any lack of interest, sad mood, sleep disturbances, easy fatigability, palpitations, sweating, nervousness, tremors etcetera.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Soujanya
If you can give detailed information about your symptoms, l would understand whether those ate anxiety or depressive symptoms. Please let me know any lack of interest, sad mood, sleep disturbances, easy fatigability, palpitations, sweating, nervousness, tremors etcetera.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Soujanya
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Hello,
In my opinion, it is important to check for thyroid abnormalities, blood sugars, lipids, and renal functions. Antidepressants like sertraline would be useful. Healthy diet and exercise are also helpful.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Gayathri
In my opinion, it is important to check for thyroid abnormalities, blood sugars, lipids, and renal functions. Antidepressants like sertraline would be useful. Healthy diet and exercise are also helpful.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Gayathri
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