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I was suffering from depression from last 5 months but now with depression i am also facing symptoms of anxiety and OCD..
i have started visiting a professional doctor for treatment..
i just wanted to kbow if anxiety and depression are fully curable and how much time does it takes..
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Hello greetings! Anxiety and preoccupation are a part of depression and can occur as a comorbid condition. Usually it takes 6 months at least for resolution or minimalization of symptoms. First your brain has to settle the neurochemical imbalance, then there is maintenance phase where your brain regularize the neurochemicals during which u will have no symptoms.. and the last stage s reduction of medicines and allowing the brain to normalize its function on its own. For any depressive episode it usually takes 8 months to one year of medication up to 2 years is essential for complete resolution and prevention of reccurance.
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Dr. Mayuri Mohanty
Psychiatrist
12 yrs exp
Thane
Person with depression that’s on treatment and responding well may recover in one year. Anxiety disorder similarly will take 6 months. However patient should be responding well and be regular. Also, every patient is different and time for recovery is different. Dont give up. Continue medication and have faith. All the best!
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Ms. Hema Sampath
Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
I think you can Consult a psychologist also, for some therapies along with the treatment.
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Ms. Juhi Parashar
Psychologist
11 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Yes it's curable
How much time it takes depends upon severity and other factors
You Amy find relief in few months but complete the course of medication or it can relapse
Along with medicine psychotherapy helps you maintain your symptoms whenever triggered
Learn to deal with anxiety and depression through psychotheraputic techniques to get relief faster and it will help you always
Consult with me or any psychologist for therapy and counseling
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All the best
More power to you
Happy healing :)
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