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Question: Hi, I am a diabetic who has suffered with depression for years and have been helped with medication but I suffering from depression now and don't know what to do. On weekends I sleep all day, don't even get dressed or go to church (which I always do), don't read which I do daily, just have no interest on it. I wat tv day and night just for something to do. I am not eating well at all. Help me! I am taking Bupropion right now.
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Depression is best treated with a combination of medication and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). You report taking Wellbutrin -- depending on the dose you are taking, perhaps increasing this would be helpful. If you are already at the maximum dose (450mg XR once daily), adding another antidepressant such as Lexapro or Zoloft might be useful. I would discuss these options with your prescribing psychiatrist.
Dr. Sheppe
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Depression is best treated with a combination of medication and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). You report taking Wellbutrin -- depending on the dose you are taking, perhaps increasing this would be helpful. If you are already at the maximum dose (450mg XR once daily), adding another antidepressant such as Lexapro or Zoloft might be useful. I would discuss these options with your prescribing psychiatrist.
Dr. Sheppe
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Dr. Prasad
I have been seeing a psychiatrist but she is not helping and she is such a rush that we don't get much talking done so my diabetic dr. is referring me to a new psychiatrist. I know there are many out there and that I just need to find him/her.Thank for the answer.
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
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Followup
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome!
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
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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