The medicines used to treat the symptoms of clinical depression are called antidepressants. They are also used to treat generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and sometimes for post-traumatic stress disorder. Some of the antidepressants commonly used are Fluoxetine, Imipramine, Bupropion, and Sertraline.
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I feel lonely after a relationship breakup. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I had a relationship and I am not able to overcome that she is no more in my life. My family left me all alone by saying many things, which I could not accept and they are not talking to me for a long time. My friends are also saying to get away from them and I am being ignored. I do n... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Sorry to hear about your breakup and the parent's reaction to it. From the details you have given, this is a case of mild to moderate depression for which you need help. You can get treated with the help of antidepressa... Read Full »
How to trigger serotonin production?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 29 years old. I have been on different antidepressants for 14 years now. I did a 4 week taper off of Lexapro and have been off completely for one and a half weeks now. The physical symptoms of withdrawal are gone. But, I just feel depressed. I am in a constant depressive state. Will ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Early onset depression (less than 35 years of age) and that too of 14 years duration is not the ideal condition to taper off antidepressants. Only in typical depression that starts after a known stressor is episodic or lasts only 6 to 9 months when left untreated, is a tr... Read Full »