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Been diagnose with reocurring depressive disorder. what would i expect as treatment?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Major depression: If you've had 2 or more episodes of major depression, you would most likely be offered a combination of antidepressant medications and psychotherapy. Sometimes more than one medication needs to be tried before finding a combination that truly helps you. Best wishes.

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Answered 12/25/2013

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