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Suggest Treatment For Severe Anxiety And Depression

Hi, I have been having troubles with my mood like it just doesn t feel normal. I was put on a anti-depresent about three months ago after I went through a traumatic experience. I was put on them for anxiety and depression. I stopped taking them because I felt like I didn t need them and now I have been having massive un-normal feeling mood swing. When I am around people I can become very aggressive and at the drop of the hat I start crying it is all really starting to effect me
Tue, 4 Apr 2017
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The possible cause for return of mood swings and anxiety is likely due to stopping medications.Antidepressants/ SSRIs (Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) like zoloft,celexa,paxil,prozac etc are very effective in treatment of depression and anxiety symptoms.
The antidepressant medications have to be continued at least for 6 months, even if you are feeling well.
I'd recommend that you follow up with your treating physician to get back on antidepressant.

Hope I was able to help you
Please address any more concerns
Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Anxiety And Depression

Hello, Thank You for the query at HealthcareMagic The possible cause for return of mood swings and anxiety is likely due to stopping medications.Antidepressants/ SSRIs (Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) like zoloft,celexa,paxil,prozac etc are very effective in treatment of depression and anxiety symptoms. The antidepressant medications have to be continued at least for 6 months, even if you are feeling well. I d recommend that you follow up with your treating physician to get back on antidepressant. Hope I was able to help you Please address any more concerns Regards, Dr.Lekshmi