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A member asked:

I am not able to sleep ..hardly 4-5 hours a day...i stay depressed and out of energy all day too.what to do ?what medicine should i take

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Evaluation: Recommend a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation which will allow for accurate assessment. Based on that, the doctor can tailor medication recommendation for your specific symtpoms.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You need to: Go to doc , you probably need both medication and counseling. They work best together. It is important that you not put it off any longer. Go as soon as possible.

Dr Jacobson and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/27/2013

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