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Posted on Tue, 19 Apr 2016
Question: Hey am 31 years old.. and i have recently had a terrible breakup with my girl.. and it feels really terrible.. cause i still cant get over her.. my mind keep fluctuating .. and i get into real bad depression and feel sucidal at times.. that really affects my focus on work and my social life... i have started smoking a lot due to the same.. i know its a bad habit.. but i really need to get back to my normal life.. is there an antidepressant tablet that i could probably use for a couple of weeks or may be a month to get over it.. so my current state is not affected.. I live in XXXXXXX ( XXXXXXX ) please help...
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Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Paroxetine or escitalopram.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
Dear XXXXXXX
I can understand your concerns.

You are facing a difficult situation after breakup with your friend. Anyone can feel depressed after such a break up.

But your depression is affecting your like seriously, to the extent that you feel suicidal.

In that case, antidepressants like paroxetine or escitalopram (prescription drugs) can help you to lift your mood and overcome this intense depression.
These drugs would be easily available in your area but with a valid prescription of your doctor/psychiatrist.

Hope you get well soon.
Feel free to ask further if you have more queries.

Regards.
Dr. Shubham Mehta, MD(Psychiatry).
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Suggest Treatment For Depression

Brief Answer: Paroxetine or escitalopram. Detailed Answer: Hello Welcome to HCM. Dear XXXXXXX I can understand your concerns. You are facing a difficult situation after breakup with your friend. Anyone can feel depressed after such a break up. But your depression is affecting your like seriously, to the extent that you feel suicidal. In that case, antidepressants like paroxetine or escitalopram (prescription drugs) can help you to lift your mood and overcome this intense depression. These drugs would be easily available in your area but with a valid prescription of your doctor/psychiatrist. Hope you get well soon. Feel free to ask further if you have more queries. Regards. Dr. Shubham Mehta, MD(Psychiatry).