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A 21-year-old female asked:

Iv been really depressed a lot and confused a lot about things second guessing myself constantly bring myself down?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler
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Psychiatry 27 years experience
Get Help.: Start with a medical evaluation to rule out medical causes of your symptoms. Medications are sometimes indicated. Talking therapy to include Cognitive Behavioral therapy or psychotherapy can be effective. Aim for daily exercise, 8 hours of sleep per night & good nutrition w 5 servings of veggies & 4 of fruit per day. Try tai chi, yoga, Qi Gong, progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing
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exercises & meditation. Don't isolate - spend time w friends & stay active.
Oct 5, 2017

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