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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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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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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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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. Kirti Anurag
Neuropsychiatrist
12 yrs exp
Cuttack
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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Dr. Vishal Bhatt
Psychiatrist
6 yrs exp
Rajkot
Sure we il start CBT session asap u book appointment
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