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How Can Depression Be Treated?

I am on cymbalta for depression. I also have times when I am in a catatonic state of mind. The doctor put me on keppra for that. I am not having seizures but that is what he is calling it. I have read Xanax would be a better option for this. Any suggestions? Jayleen
posted on Tue, 18 Jul 2017
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Hi...

Welcome to healthcare magic.

As you mentioned you have problem of depression.
Antidepressants drugs helpful in depression.
Yoga and meditation is helpful to you.
Consult a psychiatrist for further treatment.
Don't relay only on antidepressant drug..
Do some lifestyle modifications like excercise every day.
Nutrition well balanced diet and eight hour sleep every day...
Stay connected with your friends and family.
Read a motivational articles.
Cognitive behavioural therapy alter your thoughts and decrease negative thoughts..
Train your brain to stay calm in every situation.
Start a anti depressants drug under doctor's suggestion .

Get well soon..
Thank you.
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How Can Depression Be Treated?

Hi... Welcome to healthcare magic. As you mentioned you have problem of depression. Antidepressants drugs helpful in depression. Yoga and meditation is helpful to you. Consult a psychiatrist for further treatment. Don t relay only on antidepressant drug.. Do some lifestyle modifications like excercise every day. Nutrition well balanced diet and eight hour sleep every day... Stay connected with your friends and family. Read a motivational articles. Cognitive behavioural therapy alter your thoughts and decrease negative thoughts.. Train your brain to stay calm in every situation. Start a anti depressants drug under doctor s suggestion . Get well soon.. Thank you.