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I am 22wks pregnant, i am going crazy and family suffering from my depression, need to take meds again ob says i ned 2 lrn to cope without?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Second opinion: Consider seeing a psychiatrist or a family doctor. The risk of not treating severe depression often far outweighs the theoretical risk of treatment. If your Obgyn is not comfortable managing depression then a referral for evaluation is appropriate.

Dr Zimon and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/28/2019

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