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Suggest treatment for severe stress and depression
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I am a 62 1/2 year old Black Female. I tend to be very, very emotional and depressed lately. In the past three years 3 of my loved ones have passed away: my husband, my mother, and my oldest brother. Am I menopausal compounded with grief? And what are the symptoms and what can I do about it? Thanks
gpt
Hello,Thanks for putting your query on HCM.I can understand what you are going through and I am sorry for losses that you have faced.Its common to feel depressed after loss of loved ones but since is affecting your functioning treatment is required.If I had similar patient visiting my clinic I would have started her with low dose antidepressant like Escitalopram 10 mg for 6 months and then would have tapered it down slowly before stopping it.Hope I have solve your query.If you have further query please feel free to ask.