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What Course Of Treatment Should Be Done For Depression, Anxiety Disorder And Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?

I am a 70 year old female and have diagnoses of major depression, PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder illnesses, plus several physical illnesses. I was gradually removed from cymbalta, due to side effects, by the psychiatrist i am seeing. Gradually taking vibryd but became more ill while taking it. Stopped taking all vibryd, and then stopped lorazepam. I have been very ill, physically, since that time (some nausea,which is lessening); diarrhea after meals (not eating much or regularly, not hungry); not sleeping, but that is improving gradually, but have terrible rls, which I take med for, in early morning hours every night. I am wondering if I should see my family practice doctor, go see my psychiatrist, or who; or just tough it out. It has been 6 was from beginning of withdrawal from cymbalta. I am also very tired when I try to do a short time of Christmas shopping, going to see family, etc (5 hrs excursions). Thank you for any advice you can give me on how to proceed.
Mon, 20 May 2019
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Hello,

Giving benzodiazepines in the geriatric population should be avoided to the maximum. We can give a good dose of SSRI along with that 5 to 10 sessions of counseling works wonders.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Junaid Nabi, Psychiatrist
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What Course Of Treatment Should Be Done For Depression, Anxiety Disorder And Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?

Hello, Giving benzodiazepines in the geriatric population should be avoided to the maximum. We can give a good dose of SSRI along with that 5 to 10 sessions of counseling works wonders. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Junaid Nabi, Psychiatrist