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Hi, i am suffering from very bad depression and anxiety and have been to 3 doctors but not being taken seriously because of my age. what next?

9 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

See Psychiatrist: See a board certified psychiatrist. If you don't get help, continue to seek one who takes interest in your condition. Try a psychiatrist at a tertiary care medical center if you are able. I don't know your age or your problem. The doctor you have seen may be giving you the right answer. You may have problems other than depression.

Answered 4/12/2016

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Keep looking: Ask around get help from your doc, your minister, etc and find a doc who takes you seriously.

Answered 5/8/2016

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Need psychiatrist: I'm sorry to hear of not being taken seriously. I don't know whether any of the 3 doctors you've seen are psychiatrists, but a psychiatrist would be the most qualified to evaluate your problems and work with you on them. Please don't lose hope -- persist until finding a referral who listens to you. Rates of depression and anxiety are very high in your age group. Good ideas from others here too.

Answered 12/9/2013

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