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Could antidepressants treat frequent thoughts of death?
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That can be: Part of the treatment plan but talking therapy is also really important.
Answered 3/23/2014
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They can but sometimes they cause thoughts of suicide. See a Clinical Psychologist with expertise in multiple types of psychotherapy to help you with these thoughts and a Psychiatrist to help you find the medicine that works for you. First have a physical exam tp know if you have any illness.
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