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Do ssri's help "heal" the limbic system ?

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Specializes in Neurology

No: but they can be used to treat a lot of conditions like major depression, anxiety disorders and chronic pain.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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