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How Should Depression Be Presently Treated?

I have been diagnosed with depression by my therapist and he has said I should start taking something. I don't have insurance and need to find a way to get on some medication. I was on paxil before after the birth of my son and was thinking of going back on that, but I would need to pay full price for the medication. I need to find a doctor I can go see to get a prescription. Any suggestions? I was also thinking of going on St. Johns Wort. What are your thoughts on that for depression?
Mon, 6 Apr 2015
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. As you are already aware, depression needs medicnes. But not to that extent, you consume it continuously for years. You may get prescription from even a GP. But you must concentrate on lifestyle changes, exercise, psychotherapy and meditation. These together improves your metabolism and help you keep motivated and positive thinking. Change in attitude towards depression comes through education. Learn more and ore about depression and you will know how easy you can manage depression. Talk to your psychologist today. Take care.

If you still need my assistance in this regard, please use this link. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Please remember to describe the whole problem with full detail.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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How Should Depression Be Presently Treated?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. As you are already aware, depression needs medicnes. But not to that extent, you consume it continuously for years. You may get prescription from even a GP. But you must concentrate on lifestyle changes, exercise, psychotherapy and meditation. These together improves your metabolism and help you keep motivated and positive thinking. Change in attitude towards depression comes through education. Learn more and ore about depression and you will know how easy you can manage depression. Talk to your psychologist today. Take care. If you still need my assistance in this regard, please use this link. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Please remember to describe the whole problem with full detail. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.