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The question was submitted 01 February 2009

Subject: Depression-Continious thougths and feeling down

hi, It looks like i am going into deep depression.I am getting continious thoughts.I feel very lonely and always thinking something.Few days ago i was thinking my husband is god etc. I am also recalling all my past memories and i am linking them to current situation.I get irritated if my husband doesn't support me for a small thing.I get mad sometime and shouting.
I live in states and visited india for a month recently.I have also conculated a psychyiatrist there and he recommended me to take citraplex-10mg.
Please tell me how safe is this medication.My husband bouthg it but i am not ready to take it.is is better to go for psychotherapy rather than taking these medicines? Pl suggest.
I have fear that the effect of this medicine would be temprary and i will be in same situation again.I am looking for permanent solution and i feel that psychotherpay is better.Pl gudie me.

Answer from DepNet

You certainly have a problem, which requires treatment with medication. If your psychiatrist has recommended Cipralex, you must take it without fail. This does not have any long term ill effects. I agree psychotherapy will help but only in combination with medication. In fact the best results are obtained when you combine medication with therapy.

The answer was published on DepNet 12 February 2009