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Can Sertraline Be Taken For Depression?

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Posted on Thu, 26 Nov 2015
Question: I have spoken to the therapy by an email yeastrday, he told me that the drug which is sertraline have no any benifit for me to use, he recomend that, I must see the therapy in London,this the email I have recived please read it then tell me your view

It takes some courage to reach out for help, and is the first hurdle that needs to be taken. I note you have had some medication, I am making the assumption this was from your GP as sertraline is commonly prescribed to patients with depression, panic, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms. Whilst drugs can be effective, they usually mask or supress symptoms rather than treat them. In many cases this is sufficient, but as you have alluded to, in your case this isn’t sufficient. We do offer a variety of different treatments, which you can see on our website, but I will have XXXXXXX who is our lead therapist and a specialist in sexually orientated sub branches of OCD.
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Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (57 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:
Thanks very much for your question.

My interpretation of this message is that this physician believes psychotherapy will be useful to you. Sertraline can help with some symptoms of OCD, but psychotherapy is often necessary to really tackle the underlying problem. This is a common view, as studies have shown that the combination of medication AND psychotherapy is the most beneficial for patients. I recommend pursuing this opportunity as psychotherapy is helpful for many, many people.

My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX psychiatrist working in New York City. For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, or individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: XXXX
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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (19 minutes later)
Ok I understand but I live in North of Iraq it is impossible for me to find any pschotheray in here, therefore I can not solve my proble.
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Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (6 minutes later)
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Follow-up

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If you have internet access and a credit card, I would be able to do therapy with you over the internet. I run a telepsychiatry practice located at the link below:

XXXX

My name is Alexander Sheppe, simply search for me on that site and schedule an appointment. I would be happy to do therapy with you and help you with your addiction to masturbation and pornography.

My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX psychiatrist working in New York City. For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, or individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: XXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (30 minutes later)
I went on the web I could not register it does not show the country I live also. it just accept US,Italy and Chaina, I could not regester also I did like to find you I could not find there is not any tools for searching the specialist or the employer in your web, but anyway tell me how could I register as pastion on the web to get touch with you, please also tell me the amount of the coast I just would like to know if I able to afford it, many thanks
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Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (6 minutes later)
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Follow-up

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I'm sorry that site didn't work out for you, I thought it would.

Here's a solution that we know will work. We can do therapy together on this website via writing back and forth. Write to me three times a week by asking a direct question to my private link on this website:

XXXX

This will ensure the message gets sent directly to me. We will talk back and forth about your addiction to masturbation and pornography, and how we can work together to help you overcome it. By doing this three times a week, or as often as you would like, the cost comes out to about $100 a week, which is less than the cost of telemedicine or therapy in other countries. I am willing to do this at a discount because I believe I can really help you.

Let me know if this works for you.

Dr. Sheppe
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Can Sertraline Be Taken For Depression?

Brief Answer: Consultation Detailed Answer: Thanks very much for your question. My interpretation of this message is that this physician believes psychotherapy will be useful to you. Sertraline can help with some symptoms of OCD, but psychotherapy is often necessary to really tackle the underlying problem. This is a common view, as studies have shown that the combination of medication AND psychotherapy is the most beneficial for patients. I recommend pursuing this opportunity as psychotherapy is helpful for many, many people. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX psychiatrist working in New York City. For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, or individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: XXXX