Sir, I am suffering from depression since 2009, using antidepressants, nexvenla od100 mg -two times a day. Lamitor od 100 mg -two at night, quasar 25 mg at night, propona 0.25 mg, morning and night. It is giving side effects now like in involuntarily jerkings on right of chest, twinglings to right leg 2nd, 3rd fingers, feeling of softness of skin / wetness at bottom of both feet. I am suffering from severe fear, as I have transferred to a far-off place khazipet, telangana state from my present residence, vijayawada,andhra pradesh I am fearing that how I can perform my duties at new place. I am at 55 yrs, working as senior section engineer/ works/ construction in south central railway. Kindly suggest whether I can overcome fear, anxiety, depression forever, without using antidepressants, since I am facing the side effects. I am also want, whether above dosage of medicines can be decreased like 100 mg to 50 mg also decreasing no. Of tablets. Please suggest.

Mrs. Aaradhana ReddyPsychologist5yrs exp

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Dear Lybrate user, it must be hard going through anxiety and depression. With regard to decreasing the dosage, please consult a psychiatrist and do so under the supervision of one. Yes, you can manage your depression and anxiety through psychological counseling/therapy. Cognitive behaviour therapy, is widely used to treat depression and anxiety. It can help you change your thoughts causing anxiety and depression and help you think adaptively about your situation. Please consult a psychologist, you can go for online counselling as well. With therapy and the strategies and techniques you learn in therapy, you can manage your depression and anxiety independently without medications. If you want help, you can contact me as well through Lybrate. With the right help, you can manage anxiety and depression, not to worry. Regards, aaradhana reddy counselling psychologist hyderabad.  

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Ms. Sheetal AgrawalPsychologist15yrs exp

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Hello Lybrate user, I can understand your problem. Without medicine the problem will get increase day by day so you shouldn't stop the medicine but you can consult with your psychiatrist and discuss about your duty and all so your Dr. will think about to decrease the dose of medicine. Need to continue the medicine and regular follow up. Side by side psychological counseling session & therapy will also help you to overcome from your problem. Hope you got the answer of your question. Have a speedy recovery. Thank you.  

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Dr. AbilashaPsychologist14yrs exp

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As per your requirement, you can overcome fear, anxiety, depression, without using antidepressants, since you are facing the side effects. You have to take psychological counseling and psychotherapy over phone. For more details, please call - mobile.  

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