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Suggest Treatment For Severe Depression

Posted on Fri, 3 Mar 2017

Question: I am largectomy patient with a feeding tube recovering depression I would like to move in a nursing home. Doc are done . I am 38 can't really manage med . Or taking care of myself feel schizophrenia

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.

Management of depression consists of a combination of SSRI medication such as Zoloft or Lexapro with supportive or cognitive behavioral psychotherapy. With these two treatments combined, you will begin to feel better over time.

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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (2 hours later)

Do I qualify for nursing a home

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
I do not believe you qualify for a nursing home based on the information you give me. Possibly a home health aide or at-home nursing care.

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In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers

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