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Do You Have 3 Months To Waste?
The average delay for a new patient appointment with a psychiatrist is 3 months. We can almost always get you in on the same day. Why wait?
Depression Treatment Is What We Do
Our focus is on three things: depression, anxiety, and ADHD. Let us help you like we have helped thousands of others.
Five Minutes Isn't Enough
The average psychiatrist visit is less than 5 minutes. That may be enough time to write a prescription, but is it enough time to write the right prescription for you?
Depression FAQs
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What is depression treatment?
Depression is more than just a bad mood. It is a serious mental health issue that can involve:- Constant Sadness: Feeling very sad most of the time, not just when something bad happens.
- Losing Interest: Not caring about things you used to like.
- Sleep Trouble: Either sleeping too much or not being able to sleep well.
- Eating Changes: Eating a lot more or less, leading to weight changes.
- Feeling Useless or Guilty: Negative thoughts about yourself or feeling guilty for no reason.
- Trouble Thinking: Finding it hard to focus or make decisions.
- Physical Pain: Sometimes feeling aches or pains without a clear cause.
- Thinking of Death: In very serious cases, thinking a lot about death or hurting yourself.
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How do I know if I need medication or therapy (or both)?
This can be a very complex decision and it's something that we help people with every day. We would love to be able to help you too. -
Does depression medication work right away?
Depression medicine takes an average of 4 to 6 weeks to start working. Some people nmotice an improvement earlier, however. -
If I start depression medication, do I have to take it forever?
No, you don't. You will only take the medication as long as you feel you need it. In general it is often best to stay on it for a few months to prevent depression from returning.
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