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Do you take a diagnostic test before prescribing medicines for depression and anxiety? My experience with my previous therapists so far has been otherwise. They had put me on a course of medicines without diagnosis and I feel uncomfortable with that.
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Hello Friend, Good that you are seeking a help here. Yes, a detailed assessment is the first step before starting any treatment. However, sometimes medicine are prescribed immediately to control anxiety levels if they are severe.
However, medicnes are just one part of any psychic treatments. You need to still follow certain non medicine treatment plan like changes in your lifestyle routines, excersise, self therapies, dietary, counseling sessions etc to see a complete cure for depression or anxiety.
Reach out to me online through Practo app for further detailed evaluation and suitable recommendations that you can follow practically to overcome this problem. Be positive. You will be alright soon.
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Ms. Juhi Parashar
Psychologist
11 yrs exp
Gurgaon
diagnosis is mainly done through history.
there is no blood test for anxiety and depression.
only paper pencil test to assess severity of depression and anxiety.
other diagnostic tests are done when diagnosis by history is unclear.
apart from medication you can take psychotherapy and counseling.
consult with me or any psychologist for therapy and counseling.
all the best
seek help. dont suffer
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