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Can you tell me if depression really is a chemical imbalance, how is it possible that talk therapy alone can cure it?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Depression : Believe it or not - effective talking therapy can slowly work toward balancing brain chemicals. Psychotropic medications are however, usually faster at achieving balance.

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Answered 7/23/2017

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