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Suggest Treatment For Depression
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?
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
Hi
I understand your concern.
Depression can be treated with drug therapy and psychotherapy.
Drug like SSRI will be useful.
In SSRI escitalopram/sertraline/peroxetine can be beneficial.
In psychotherapy cognitive behavior therapy and supportive psychotherapy will useful.
Exercise and mediation can help.
Proper sleep is must.
But without proper consultation it is difficult to judge his mental status.
So please consult and get help.
Still have a query then feel free to ask.
Thank you.
I understand your concern.
Depression can be treated with drug therapy and psychotherapy.
Drug like SSRI will be useful.
In SSRI escitalopram/sertraline/peroxetine can be beneficial.
In psychotherapy cognitive behavior therapy and supportive psychotherapy will useful.
Exercise and mediation can help.
Proper sleep is must.
But without proper consultation it is difficult to judge his mental status.
So please consult and get help.
Still have a query then feel free to ask.
Thank you.
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