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Suggest treatment for chronic depression
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I have been feeling depressed now for the past few months at least, I have an appointment with a doctor this Thursday but feel like I need some advise and help as soon as possible. It's really affecting my life, my boyfriend and the way I look at things.
gpt
Hi,I went through your query and can understand your distress. Depression is a disorder which affects the way we think and makes it difficult to manage out day to day functions. Its nice that you have already fixed appointment with your doctor. After complete evaluation, if you are diagnosed with depressive disorder, treatment with anti-depressant medications like escitalopram would be helpful. You will have to be patient about the response to the medications, as most of the anti-depressant are slow to act and will need at least 2 weeks to start showing response. In addition, you must start exercising daily, as it will help you feel better and relax.I do hope that I was able to answer your query. Best wishes,Dr. Sunil Gupta