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How Can Anxiety And Depression Be Treated?

Gabapentin ( my psch,orders this for me ,and it seems to cover a very large range of things he said it might help with my anxiety I think not.a friend takes it for leg cramping not restless leg,I think he is avoiding xanx which that is what. I ve been taking for yrs,I m trying to go further in college and it makes it very difficult to do so with anxiety, depression,and chronic back pain should I really keep taking it?
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

In my opinion, anxiety, and depression need to be treated with cognitive behavioral therapy and antidepressants. Also, moderate exercise and adequate diet are very beneficial.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Gayathri
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How Can Anxiety And Depression Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. In my opinion, anxiety, and depression need to be treated with cognitive behavioral therapy and antidepressants. Also, moderate exercise and adequate diet are very beneficial. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Gayathri