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Posted on Fri, 10 Jul 2015
Question: my fiance of 6 years left me for my best friend. could that be the reason my blood is so thin? i need a psychiatrist, i am so upset and have been borrowing my friends xanax, but i think i need prozac and therapy. he probably left mr because of menopause.
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Answered by Dr. Chintan Solanki (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
do not take xanax on your own, consult psychiatrist

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

I can understand your situation.You are in stress and feeling sad as your boyfriend has left you.
You are upset.
The reason for which he has left you can only be described by him only.

To diagnose depression detail history and mental status examination should be done by a psychiatrist.

If your symptoms of sadness, lack of interest in routine activities,sleep disturbance, reduce appetite, fatigue, hopelessness, worthlessness, crying spells are there since more than 14 days probability of depression is there.

Xanax is benzodiazepine and can cause dependence if taken without medical supervision. I request you to not take it on your own.

Visiting psychiatrist help you to treat your problem.You may not need medicines and can be cured with psychotherapy and counselling only.

Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further.

Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.
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Suggest Treatment For Depression

Brief Answer: do not take xanax on your own, consult psychiatrist Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. I can understand your situation.You are in stress and feeling sad as your boyfriend has left you. You are upset. The reason for which he has left you can only be described by him only. To diagnose depression detail history and mental status examination should be done by a psychiatrist. If your symptoms of sadness, lack of interest in routine activities,sleep disturbance, reduce appetite, fatigue, hopelessness, worthlessness, crying spells are there since more than 14 days probability of depression is there. Xanax is benzodiazepine and can cause dependence if taken without medical supervision. I request you to not take it on your own. Visiting psychiatrist help you to treat your problem.You may not need medicines and can be cured with psychotherapy and counselling only. Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further. Regards, Dr.Chintan Solanki.