A member asked:

I am currently going through post dramatic stress disorder. what can i do about depression?

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Dr. David Krulak answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See a doctor: If you are being treated for PTSD, it is important for your doctor to know about your depression symptoms. This may change the treatment plan for you, and so is not something that you should keep from your mental health professional.

Answered 7/5/2014

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Dr. Nayana Trivedi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

PTSD Counseling: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: is a complex diagnosis and one needs multimode Therapy: Professional Help with Psych counseling and sometimes Medicine like anti anxiety and antidepressant. Support from Family/Friends and at work. Regular rest and Physical exercise. Spiritual counseling or Meditation helps very much. Positive attitude towards life

Answered 10/8/2015

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Two pronged approach: This sounds very difficult. Your healthcare provider can evaluate your symptoms and determine the best treatment for your particular circumstances. When depression is mild, therapy may be sufficient. More severe depression is often treated with a combination of medication and therapy. You may find the tips listed here helpful: http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/problems/depression-and-trauma.asp. Best

Answered 8/2/2016

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Dr. Anthony Vertino answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Treatment: Depression usually follows heightened levels of stress and anxiety so it is a common occurrence in PTSD as well. It can be managed with medication and talk therapy. Learning to separate your PTSD reactions from depression is important as they can interact negatively.

Answered 5/2/2017

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