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My mother is suffering from depression. She already got 2 panic attacks and now is under medication suggested by a neurologist. But my mom wants to try other methods like counseling and family counseling that do not involve medication.
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Try cbt or mindfulness.once she starts it then you can see if she improves or not.basing that decide whether you need medication or not.client oriented treatment plan needed
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Hi..
I understand ur concern.
Your mother is suffering from anxiety disorder.
She may have reccurent panic attacks.
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Antidepressants/ anxiolytics would help.
Counselling is necessary.
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Consult a psychiatrist nearby
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Hello
I appreciate your concern for your mother.
She needs to be evaluated by a psychiatrist for proper evaluation. A proper treatment plan can be decided only after detailed discussion.
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consult
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Pls consult Psychiatrist and start medication for the issue to your mother and go for clinical psychologist for counseling.
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First of all please consult with psychiatrist rather than neurologist and clinical psychologist is good for counselling purpose.
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Dr. Vishal Bhatt
Psychiatrist
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
Sure we il start CBT session asap u book appointment
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