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Type 2 diabetiese has worsened my ocd n depression symptoms severely. what to do?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Type II Diabetes: is, w/a lot of hard work and lifestyle changes, reversible. Please see you doc for ways to do that or a nutritionist. Are you being treated by a mental health professional for OCD and depression? Please do more than take meds for these conditions. There are behavioral ways to cope w/them. Peace and good health.

Answered 7/19/2016

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Your big chance: All three of these will be helped by getting back into that fitness focused lifestyle you lived as a teenager. Vitamins and medicines may help, but what you DO may be what saves you. Be brave. To survive, act like a champion now.

Answered 7/19/2016

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Depression&diabetes: People with Diabetes are up to 3x more likely to suffer from Depression. Make time to discuss each condition with your Dr / Nurse / Mental Health worker. Symptoms of depression include reduced motivation, and inability to make clear decisions which could affect the ability to make health choices with respect to managing diabetes. Both conditions can and do improve with support, and choosing well

Answered 9/22/2016

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Psychotherapy?: In your question I hear a great deal of anxiety. I would suggest a psychiatric evaluation to determine what bothers you based on your symptoms, and also, more importantly, ask for a referral to a reputable psychotherapist to help you. Do it today.

Answered 10/15/2017

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