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Is Major Depression A Life-long Affliction?
Question: Is major depression a life-long affliction?
Brief Answer:
Not Always.
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Thank you for your query.
Major depression is not always a life long affliction. and in the case of post natal depression medication should be discontinued gradually if you feel well. In some cases where depression last for long time and even for life long.
Since when you feel well with Lexpro and in what dose you are taking it?
is there any other other medication you are on with Lexpro?
Whether you tried to quit medication?
For better quitting you should start psychotherapy and other alternative like doing exercise regularly, meditation and yoga which helps you a lot.
Consult your treating doctor about gradual decrease the amount of drug.
Not Always.
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Thank you for your query.
Major depression is not always a life long affliction. and in the case of post natal depression medication should be discontinued gradually if you feel well. In some cases where depression last for long time and even for life long.
Since when you feel well with Lexpro and in what dose you are taking it?
is there any other other medication you are on with Lexpro?
Whether you tried to quit medication?
For better quitting you should start psychotherapy and other alternative like doing exercise regularly, meditation and yoga which helps you a lot.
Consult your treating doctor about gradual decrease the amount of drug.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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