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How To Get Rid Of Depression And Stress?

Depression?
Kathryn - 14 - female - 5'7" - 11stn
for about six months now i have been having prolonged periods of time where i feel really down and worthless i ha e barely any energy or concentration and everything seems to pile up and i have reaccuring suicidal thoughts, then for the short space between i am the happies and most energetic i have ever been. i cant really talk to anyone about it and i dont wandt to be sent to some sort of mental place im really hung up over iy
Fri, 18 Jul 2014
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hiii dear

you seems to have depression and mainly it is biological

do you have any stress?
or stress related onset of depression???

in such young age you have required full family support
never stay alone
always keep you self busy
hang out with friends and if any stressor than talk with them


SSRI medicine mainly escitalopram has good result in young age depression'
it has minimal side effects
start it anfd if u have sleep problems than you can add any of the benzodiazapine

better to consult psychiatrist before start any medicines for detail evaluations

do exercise
meditations
enjoy hobbies and music
do pleasurable activities
take proper sleep and diet

get well soon
take care
thank you
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How To Get Rid Of Depression And Stress?

hiii dear you seems to have depression and mainly it is biological do you have any stress? or stress related onset of depression??? in such young age you have required full family support never stay alone always keep you self busy hang out with friends and if any stressor than talk with them SSRI medicine mainly escitalopram has good result in young age depression it has minimal side effects start it anfd if u have sleep problems than you can add any of the benzodiazapine better to consult psychiatrist before start any medicines for detail evaluations do exercise meditations enjoy hobbies and music do pleasurable activities take proper sleep and diet get well soon take care thank you