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How Can Profound Depression Persisting For 10 Years Be Treated?

I have profound depression from a traumatic event 10 years ago. I feel hopeless and am unable to function in a normal life. Instead of time softening this event it remains the same on a daily basis. The only reason I have not committed suicide is my animals need me. I have been on Zoloft but stopped it after some years due to side effects. I now take Ambien and Ativan. Numbs the pain but the terror is still there
Wed, 6 Sep 2017
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It looks like you might need therapy from a clinical psychologist to help you with the memory of trauma.
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How Can Profound Depression Persisting For 10 Years Be Treated?

It looks like you might need therapy from a clinical psychologist to help you with the memory of trauma.