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Wednesday, August 06, 2008 Michelle asks

Q: How long does depression last

I have beem depressed for 6 months now and  I am on ablify and zoloft and I can't sleep at night.

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8/ 9/08 9:13am

The first thing to ask is whether you were prescribed by a pharmacologist or a regular physician. While many physicians and psychiatrists do prescribe anti-depressants well, it's often advisable to see a pharmacologist so that the dosage or pill can be changed to try to alleviate your pain the best way.

 

It's also often good to see a psychotherapist while taking medication. The two together can be very helpful, according to research.

 

Christopher Luka

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