The first step in getting appropriate treatment is a complete physical and psychological evaluation to determine whether the person, in fact, has a depressive disorder.“When you’re in the grip of depression and anxiety, it can feel like the misery will never end, that you’ll never recover,” says Dean F. MacKinnon, MD, an associate professor at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. “But people do recover. You just need to find the right treatment.”Depression and anxiety symptoms should never be ignored. Experiencing any of these symptoms can make life difficult, painful and even intolerable. If you or someone you know is experiencing any symptoms of depression and anxiety, it is important to visit a doctor as soon as possible.
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