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I do not want to take an anti depressants. do i have another option?
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Yes! : There is increasing good evidence based research on alternatives to anti-depressants. The first is psychotherapy. Therapy has been demonstrated to help depression but also the therapist can help sort through options. Here are some other treatments with some evidence behind them: 1) aerobic exercise--after ok by their md 2) omega 3 supplemnets 3) vitamin d 4) deplin 5) st john's wort.
Answered 8/23/2013
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AD options: That is an issue best discussed with your prescribing doctor.
Answered 5/24/2015
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