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Suggest Treatment For Anxiety And Depression

Hello, I have a 18 year old son that is leaving for college in a couple days, he has been experiencing anxiety and depression recently....I would like to know what vitamins (& brand) he should take, and any other supplements you think he should take to make sure all his levels are where he should be. Im sorry, I didn t know I have to pay to get an answer.....sorry I just can t afford it.
Mon, 17 Nov 2014
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Hi.

I understand your concern .

Depression can cause problems in social and economic life.

IIt can be treated with medicine / psychotherapy / councelling / behaviour therapy etc.

In Medicine combination like SSRI and benzodiazapine will be useful .

In SSRI sertraline / escitalopram / peroxetine will help .

Choice of medicines can depend upon type of symptoms and it presentation.

Mild to moderate depression can be treated with medicine and psychotherapy .

ECT means electro convulsive therapy is the choice in severe depression and suicidal thoughts.
Vitamin suppliments can help but with some limit .
Vitamin like b12 can help in stress.

proper psychological evaluation required .

Consult psychiatrist and get further assistance .

Still if you have a query then feel free to ask .

Thank you .
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Suggest Treatment For Anxiety And Depression

Hi. I understand your concern . Depression can cause problems in social and economic life. IIt can be treated with medicine / psychotherapy / councelling / behaviour therapy etc. In Medicine combination like SSRI and benzodiazapine will be useful . In SSRI sertraline / escitalopram / peroxetine will help . Choice of medicines can depend upon type of symptoms and it presentation. Mild to moderate depression can be treated with medicine and psychotherapy . ECT means electro convulsive therapy is the choice in severe depression and suicidal thoughts. Vitamin suppliments can help but with some limit . Vitamin like b12 can help in stress. proper psychological evaluation required . Consult psychiatrist and get further assistance . Still if you have a query then feel free to ask . Thank you .