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Suggest Treatment For Depression And Suicidal Thoughts

My daughter is 18 has been on lexapro for many years has worked very well. This past month her Grandmother died, (she is 700 miles away at school), she came in for the funeral, and that disrubted her school routine, went back to school was doing ok, and than when she was out one night she saw an old boyfriend recant breakup out with another girl, that put her in major depression, suicidel, we flew her home. Is doing better at home took her to her Doctor He put her on wellbutrin. 150mg. 30mg. lexapro.
Tue, 2 Dec 2014
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We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. She is depressed and has suicidal ideation. For her to come out of that depressive situation, it should take time. You should know that these problems are not mental diseases, but are mental disorders. Many researches and researchers confirm that medicines alone cannot cure mental disorders. Exercise, Life style changes, change in thinking pattern, relaxation etc are as essential as medicines. Psychotherapy can help you changing your lifestyle and thinking patterns. Yoga and meditation help you to streamline your metabolism and neurological balance. Please consult a psychologist for further information.

Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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Psychiatrist,  Dr. Shubham Mehta's  Response
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
I think the drug treatment is fine.
In my opinion, the psychological treatments like cognitive behavior therapy and relaxation therapy like biofeedback are also very useful. You can discuss this with your doctor.
Hope this helps.
Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Depression And Suicidal Thoughts

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. She is depressed and has suicidal ideation. For her to come out of that depressive situation, it should take time. You should know that these problems are not mental diseases, but are mental disorders. Many researches and researchers confirm that medicines alone cannot cure mental disorders. Exercise, Life style changes, change in thinking pattern, relaxation etc are as essential as medicines. Psychotherapy can help you changing your lifestyle and thinking patterns. Yoga and meditation help you to streamline your metabolism and neurological balance. Please consult a psychologist for further information. Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.