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Suggest Treatment For Severe Anxiety And Depression
Question: I am suffering from severe anxiety and depression I need help but my phsycatrist is not helping the meds I am on don't work please help
Brief Answer:
You need group sessions and psychologist councelling
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible.
First of all, it is sad to know what you had been experiencing lately. Based on the history you have shared, it seems as if you have already been through alot as is evident by your medicine history. If pharmacological methods have not yielded the desired results it's clarify indicative of the fact that medicine only formula doesn't suffice the management goals in your case.
You need to have detailed sessions with a motivational psychologist or behaviour modification therapies or group therapies to overcome the stressors that seem to be contributing towards current symptoms.
Also that, indulging into alternative healthy activities like socialising or travelling or hanging out with friends or exploring places or getting into sports or some physical activity may help you with distracting from the social stressors and help you cope with the depression and anxiety in a better way.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
You need group sessions and psychologist councelling
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible.
First of all, it is sad to know what you had been experiencing lately. Based on the history you have shared, it seems as if you have already been through alot as is evident by your medicine history. If pharmacological methods have not yielded the desired results it's clarify indicative of the fact that medicine only formula doesn't suffice the management goals in your case.
You need to have detailed sessions with a motivational psychologist or behaviour modification therapies or group therapies to overcome the stressors that seem to be contributing towards current symptoms.
Also that, indulging into alternative healthy activities like socialising or travelling or hanging out with friends or exploring places or getting into sports or some physical activity may help you with distracting from the social stressors and help you cope with the depression and anxiety in a better way.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
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