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Am I Having Depression?
I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome and I think it could be stress related cause every time I get worried,stressed,angry or sad I get really painful cramps and I find it really hard to deal with my emotions. I'm always angry and sad and when I am happy my happiness doesn't last for long. Could it be depression ?
Mon, 28 Apr 2014
yes,there is a big chance you have chronic depression.
That is better then any acute condition,And treatment can really help and you will be fine.
Take lexapro 10 mg once a day for a few months ,you will feel better after 2 weeks.
Have bright lights in your house ,this will also help.
As for The bowel syndrome you can control it by avoiding coffee,spices,alcohol and fat in food or milk.
That is better then any acute condition,And treatment can really help and you will be fine.
Take lexapro 10 mg once a day for a few months ,you will feel better after 2 weeks.
Have bright lights in your house ,this will also help.
As for The bowel syndrome you can control it by avoiding coffee,spices,alcohol and fat in food or milk.
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