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Suggest Treatment For Severe Depression And Anxiety

Ex husband of 24 yrs has severe depression and anxiety. Only been divorced 3 month. Talking to me and seeing me causes him great anxiety. Why is that after 28 years together? He has anxiety attacks and avoids me at all cost. He said he is not doing well and has been struggling greatly since divorce. Always wants to be left alone. Wants to be "divorced."
Thu, 30 Oct 2014
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Hi.

I had gone through your query.

Emotional disturbances are common in depression.
Divorce is one of the precipitating factors which can lead to anxiety and depression.

If symptoms are mild then supportive psychotherapy can help. Counseling is also beneficial.

If symptoms are more then need to do proper evaluation and treatment.

It can be treated with mild dose of antidepressant like Escitalopram/sertraline etc with anxiolytic which will reduce his anxiety and depression.

Never left him alone.

keep observeing him.

Give psychological and social support.

Still if you have query then feel free to ask.

Thank you.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Depression And Anxiety

Hi. I had gone through your query. Emotional disturbances are common in depression. Divorce is one of the precipitating factors which can lead to anxiety and depression. If symptoms are mild then supportive psychotherapy can help. Counseling is also beneficial. If symptoms are more then need to do proper evaluation and treatment. It can be treated with mild dose of antidepressant like Escitalopram/sertraline etc with anxiolytic which will reduce his anxiety and depression. Never left him alone. keep observeing him. Give psychological and social support. Still if you have query then feel free to ask. Thank you.