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How Can Depression Be Treated?

I have a new job that, requires me to work 12 hour night shifts but i, always fall asleep. Ive tried everything. Itsworth mentioning i auffer from depression and i take a high dose of Serttaline everyday/night. What can i. Do as the depression is. Creeping back in because of not being in a routine.
Thu, 7 Dec 2017
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Psychiatrist 's  Response
in my opinion therapy with a psychotherapist can be useful .

especially cognitive behavioral therapy

also antidepressants regular intake is helpful

exercise daily for 30 minutes would be highly beneficial

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Psychiatrist Dr. Jyotik Bhachech's  Response
hello
i can understand ur problem.
i don't think this is depression. when u have night shift, sleep wake cycle gets affected. so serta line alone won't help. u need to consider modafinil or armofafinil starting with 50mg when you are on job would help you.
also follow sleep hygiene techniques for a better sleep after ur shift is over.
thank u
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How Can Depression Be Treated?

in my opinion therapy with a psychotherapist can be useful . especially cognitive behavioral therapy also antidepressants regular intake is helpful exercise daily for 30 minutes would be highly beneficial