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A 24-year-old female asked:
I have depression and anxiety..the depression has gotten so bad i barely leave my room.what medicines do you suggest? i talked to my doc but no change
3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Bernard Seifanswered
Clinical Psychology 42 years experience
Depress & Anxiety: and agoraphobia require more than medication. Please see a mental health professional who can treat you. Cognitive therapy is one possibility. Also see www.relaxationresponse.org for a self-help technique. Inch out of your room in baby steps bit by bit. Peace and good health.
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Dr. Judith Tellermananswered
Clinical Psychology 44 years experience
DEPRESSION: 1st have a physical exam to rule out a physical problem. Please consult with a Clinical Psychologist for psychotherapy to help you with ZOOM.com sessions. With psychotherapy you can change & find better coping mechanisms for dealing with stress and with Depression that makes it hard to cope with stress. Medication can be helpful prescribed by a Psychiatrist.
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Dr. Andrew Berryanswered
Clinical Psychology 16 years experience
Therapy?: Have you yet tried any form of psychotherapy? Typically, the optimal combination of things to treat emotional issues such as anxiety or depression is medication (which, on your best day, is supposed to take the edge off symptoms) but the real gruntwork takes place in psychotherapist's consulting room.
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Last updated Oct 31, 2020
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