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Depression
I want to know which antidepressant should I take as my depression is moderate. Therapy is not helping anymore.
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Please consult before taking any medicine that have effects on brain.
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Hello,
For therapy to be effective, the most important requirement is that of a good therapeutic relationship between the client and counsellor.
Figuring out the right counsellor for yourself can take some time as not every counsellor is a good fit for every client.
Consider changing your therapist as a way forward.
In case talk therapy isn't most suitable for you, then you can also look for other modalities like EMDR therapy or Drama therapy.
Also, remember to look for a trauma informed psychologist.
All the best.
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Choosing an antidepressant is a professional decision.
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Don’t self medicate as it’s hazardous for your mental health
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Dr. L C Sunda
Psychiatrist
42 yrs exp
Delhi
A detailed medical and psychiatric history is always needed for every case. A detailed mental status examination is also done to come for a diagnosis.
A case should be seen by a mental health professional for the evaluation.
In our experience, drugs and psychological interventions have their own importance.Antidepressants are prescribed as per the psychiatrist’s decision.Antidepressants have some of the side effects too and mental health professionals are the best professionals to deal with them.
Yes, you might need the medications but get it under the guidance of a mental health professional.
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Do take the help of a mental health professional.
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