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Hello, I have had depression for a long time, lots of different meds etc. recently I am struggling with anxiety attacks and depression. I just can t stand this any more. My mind just starts racing, and won t stop. Is there a brain scan or something that can tell me what I have going on? Maybe would tell me what kind of meds or treatment I can try. I m willing to do anything. I have a great life, husband, don t work and have 2 beautiful grandchildren . I just want this to go away. Can you help.
You have anxiety and depression since long time and were on different medicines. Still you have racing thoughts and these were not stopping. Anxiety and depressive disorder diagnosis is based upon clinical history and in these disorders brain scan or any other imaging modality would not result in benefit in making diagnosis. You have good supportive family. To keep anxiety and depressive symptoms away apart from medicines I would advise you to try relaxation exercises. Behaviour therapy and Cognitive therapy have excellent results in anxiety and depressive symptoms.
Take diets rich in proteins and complex carbs and low in fats. Start taking B12 and Omega 3 Fatty Acid supplements and these will help you to supplement the actions of drugs.
Thanks, if symptoms persist then consult your psychiatrist.
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Suggest Treatment For Anxiety And Depression
Hello thanks for asking from HCM You have anxiety and depression since long time and were on different medicines. Still you have racing thoughts and these were not stopping. Anxiety and depressive disorder diagnosis is based upon clinical history and in these disorders brain scan or any other imaging modality would not result in benefit in making diagnosis. You have good supportive family. To keep anxiety and depressive symptoms away apart from medicines I would advise you to try relaxation exercises. Behaviour therapy and Cognitive therapy have excellent results in anxiety and depressive symptoms. Take diets rich in proteins and complex carbs and low in fats. Start taking B12 and Omega 3 Fatty Acid supplements and these will help you to supplement the actions of drugs. Thanks, if symptoms persist then consult your psychiatrist.