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Q: Ending depression
asked by: DoctorQuestion on February 22nd, 2009
how do i get rid of my depression by my self?
im 13 and i would like depression gone im so tierd of felling this way. how do i make it go bye bye.. by myself?


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Dr. Goce Aleksovski , MD
replied on February 25th, 2009
Depression Answer A5866



You might want to visit your family doctor in order to evaluate if your condition needs medical treatment. He might refer you to a psychiatrist for further examination and to determine the most useful treatment if needed.
It is not uncommon for teenagers during puberty to feel depressed. It is a period of big turbulences in one’s life: bigger problems, trying to make more achievements in order to get accepted from the others. This condition might be frustrating. You might want to talk to your friends or to a counselor before you seek for medical treatment.
It would not be wise to try to treat the depression by yourself, especially not with medications.




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