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How Can Depression Be Treated?

My husband had a accident at work where the driver of the other vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. He lost his job however he did start work 4 months later. I lost my job eight months later. he has been drinking more then normal. He never went to counseling and I felt like he needed it because of evevery thing that has been going on. Please let me know what I can do as a wife to help
Mon, 5 Jun 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As he had a traumatic experience, he might be suffering from PTSD or depression. Ask him to cut down alcohol and take him to a psychiatrist, and start taking antidepressant after consulting a doctor.

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

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Dr. Ramchandra Lamba
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How Can Depression Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As he had a traumatic experience, he might be suffering from PTSD or depression. Ask him to cut down alcohol and take him to a psychiatrist, and start taking antidepressant after consulting a doctor. I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ramchandra Lamba