I am 21 year old on nexito 20 mg 5 week completed today but the changes on symptoms of depression is very very slow. So what should I do with antidepressant for more effectiveness for my recovery other than physical activity.

Dr. Saul PereiraPsychologist49yrs exp

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You are so young that recovery is possible with some cooperation. I strongly suggest that you seek therapy in tandem with the medication. Therapy will help you develop skills, tools, and techniques to help you cope with the depression. This could be an anger related depression and you must get some help dealing with your emotions and soon. Quickly seek the the help of these professionals and start a recovery program with strict adherence to exercise, diet, sleep, and stress free living. Put yourself on a tight time-schedule with mind and body occupying activities. Don't lie down during the day and wake up early in the morning to an exercise regimen. After a few months you can check with the doctor about weaning you off of the medication if you are cooperative. There may be some childhood influences or even genetic contributions that are worth exploring for such an early manifestation. Go out often, mix with people, do a personality development course, and attend courses for spirituality too.  

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Dr. Kumar KamblePsychiatrist11yrs exp

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Give some more time for the medicines to show their effect more better way as the time duration of the treatment is just 5 weeks. Usually antidepressants start showing good results after 6 weeks from the star of the treatment. Also please undergo counselling therapy if it was advised by your psychiatrist. Any kind of meditation will also be helpful along the way.  

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Vinayak PathakPsychiatrist1yrs exp

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Coping up with depression is a slow and tedious process. Beyond medications you have to indulge yourself with activities that makes you happy. Rather listening to music, exercise and everything that keep your mind busy from the present stressors. Laugh up at small things in life and stop over-thinking. Life means a lot of experiences coming back and forth. Do talk about the hardships.  

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