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Depressed- doctor or counsellor?
I've visited a counsellor and as per her diagnosis , I'm having severe depression. I'm being asked to start therapy including CBT.
I'm not sure whether counselling will help me or not. How do I understand that i need to visit a doctor and start medication. I don't want to be late.
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Dr. Bhavuk Garg
Psychiatrist
10 yrs exp
Delhi
Hi
If the counsellor has made this diagnosis, then CBT is the recommended treatment for this. However if the depression is severe, a combination of medicines and CBT is recommended.
Please discuss the need for medicine with your counsellor.
Regards.
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