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Suggest Treatment For Depression

Lost my dog of 16 years, then moved to new location. Within 6 months got broken into and one week later had my care stolen. Had my tenant of 5 years move out and left a non paying tenant behind. Got a really nosey neighbor that won t leave me alone. Turned 60 in September and now feel I cannot tolerate anyone coming over to my home. Went to the doctor and he put me on 20mg of Paxil. Came to the realization that I m an introvert. I also lost my best friend of 20 some years only because I couldn t take his bad temper. All this happened within a two year timeframe. Am I OK to want to left alone for now?
Mon, 17 Nov 2014
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Hi

I had gone through your query.

Depression can be treated with multi modality approach.

Treatment depend upon symptoms severity.

Mild to moderate depression can be treated with medicines like SSRI with psychotherapy.

Paxil contains peroxetine and it is SSRI.

It is very good drug to treat depression and dose depend upon severity.
Other SSRI like escitalopram, sertraline can be useful.

Besides medicines psychotherapy and counseling will help.

In your case Psychotherapy like Cognitive behavior therapy(CBT) will help.

So consult therapist and go for it.

Continuous compliance to medicines will help to recover fast.

Still have query then feel free to ask.

Thank you.


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Suggest Treatment For Depression

Hi I had gone through your query. Depression can be treated with multi modality approach. Treatment depend upon symptoms severity. Mild to moderate depression can be treated with medicines like SSRI with psychotherapy. Paxil contains peroxetine and it is SSRI. It is very good drug to treat depression and dose depend upon severity. Other SSRI like escitalopram, sertraline can be useful. Besides medicines psychotherapy and counseling will help. In your case Psychotherapy like Cognitive behavior therapy(CBT) will help. So consult therapist and go for it. Continuous compliance to medicines will help to recover fast. Still have query then feel free to ask. Thank you.