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Suggest Treatments For Depression

Hi, my name is Sophie, im not sure if this is a question for a doctor, but im going to go ahead and ask anyway. I'm not entirely sure whats wrong with me, but since the age of 14 ive been down a lot, im 18 now, and never seem to be happy, the simplest things are a huge deal for me, i dont get out of bed most days, i struggle to cook, clean, wash myself. i have no goals in life, no motivation, i dont see my friends, and self harm on a regular basis, in the past i have attempted to end my life, but obviously, no luck there. i have been to therapy, been for assessments, talked to professionals, but noone seems to help me, they have talked to me about anti depressants, but decided against them. i know meds aren't a quick fix though. i just want to be able to smile again, ive pushed everyone away and everyday is a struggle.
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Hi Sophie,
I ready your query in detail and can understand what you are going through. From what you have described, it seems you are suffering from depression. And yes, this question is definitely for a doctor. As a psychiatrist, I will definitely advise you to go ahead with starting anti-depressants and that too at the earliest. The more you delay, more difficult will it be to treat your problem. So, go ahead, fix an appointment with a psychiatrist and start medications. You can also try psychotherapy together with the medications.
i really do hope you get over your problem soon. Best wishes.
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Suggest Treatments For Depression

Hi Sophie, I ready your query in detail and can understand what you are going through. From what you have described, it seems you are suffering from depression. And yes, this question is definitely for a doctor. As a psychiatrist, I will definitely advise you to go ahead with starting anti-depressants and that too at the earliest. The more you delay, more difficult will it be to treat your problem. So, go ahead, fix an appointment with a psychiatrist and start medications. You can also try psychotherapy together with the medications. i really do hope you get over your problem soon. Best wishes.