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Sleep deprivation, lack of interest,
My friend has been having the symptoms of depression however he is reluctant to visit a doctor since the last three therapists he went to weren't helpful in any way. Due to which he has lost faith in the entire process. He has isolated himself from everyone. Please help. We don't want to go to some commercial place who only care about the money and not his recovery. He has a very high iq and is usually skeptical of things.
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What do you mean by depression??
Was he diagnosed by a psychiatrist???
If it's been evaluated and diagnosed he would have been on treatment not only therapies.
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I would suggest you to consult a psychiatrist.
without proper evaluation treatment can't be started.
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it's always better to start the treatment earlier to have good results
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Dr. Shabeeba Z Kailash
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I understand your concern towards your friend. However from the information provided by you it is unclear what kind of depressive symptoms he is suffering with. Information regarding his sleep, hunger, energy levels and concentration at whatever he does would be more helpful to decide on the severity of his condition. However it is easily manageable with appropriate treatment. Some counselling sessions along with medical help might be useful for him. I would also be more than happy to help you with that if you are looking for further online assistance. Discussions will be held confidential. You can directly consult with me through Practo as needed. Online chat consultation is also available.
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