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i am on effexor but is is not helping my depression at the moment -- works for awhile and then I m off and depressed again. Doctor want me to add lithium and the mixture scares me with all the side effects. Is there any other think you would suggest without knowing my history of depression.
Dear user Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. Depression is a neuro chemical disorder and your treatment includes the maintenance of hormone / chemical level in your brain which helps in maintaining proper neural activity. Therefore do not fight with your depression. Learn to live with it for a cure. Your doctor is a capable person to treat you. Please trust him. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. XXXX. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.
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How Can Depression Be Treated?
Dear user Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. Depression is a neuro chemical disorder and your treatment includes the maintenance of hormone / chemical level in your brain which helps in maintaining proper neural activity. Therefore do not fight with your depression. Learn to live with it for a cure. Your doctor is a capable person to treat you. Please trust him. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. XXXX. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.