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Suggest Treatment For Anxiety And Depression

Good evening, I m trying to do research on anxiety and depression. I currently take Seroquel at bedtime which is the only way I can I get a good nights sleep. I have taken Buspar, Prozac, and have Xanax on a PRN basis only. A quantity of #60 will last me 3-4 months even though my physician advises me to take them BID. I am a nurse whom does not want to become addicted to a lot of meds, I just want to feel like I used to. I want your opinion on Latuda and getting rid of all the other meds. What do you think? Sara
Tue, 27 Jan 2015
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Dear
Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. You are a nurse. You should know that anxiety and depression are mental disorders. Mental disorders are supposed to be treated with medicines and life style changing therapies. Your problem will not be cleared if the underlying anxiety creating problem is still there. Either you have to learn to manage it or remove it altogether. Any amount of medication may not help you in cure. Please continue with the current medicines. Consult a psychologist for Cognitive Behavior Therpy and meditation.

If you still need my assistance in this regard, please use this link. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Please remember to describe the whole problem with full detail.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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Psychologist,  Dr. K. V. Anand's  Response
Dear
Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. If you think the symptoms are far lower and you are alright, you should appraise your psychiatrist about this and request him to taper your medicines. Getting rid of psychiatric drugs happen through tapering through a period of over one year.

You should know that mental disorders are always treated with a combination of drugs, psychotherapy, meditation and exercises. These are essential ingredients to have a lasting solution. Please consult a psychologist who will train you in anxiety management techniques.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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Suggest Treatment For Anxiety And Depression

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. You are a nurse. You should know that anxiety and depression are mental disorders. Mental disorders are supposed to be treated with medicines and life style changing therapies. Your problem will not be cleared if the underlying anxiety creating problem is still there. Either you have to learn to manage it or remove it altogether. Any amount of medication may not help you in cure. Please continue with the current medicines. Consult a psychologist for Cognitive Behavior Therpy and meditation. If you still need my assistance in this regard, please use this link. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Please remember to describe the whole problem with full detail. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.