Anxiety/social anxiety/depression

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Been seeing a counselor for a couple of months now. At first she diagnosed me with anxiety and social anxiety. Recently been talking about depression and we both think I have some depression(not severe). She suggests I try medication but I don't know what to take or how to convince my parents to let me take meds.

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Dr. S.Arunkumar Psychiatrist 16 yrs exp Chennai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. S.Arunkumar

Psychiatrist 16 yrs exp Chennai

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Hi , let know from which place ur from? One medicine wud definitely help u to work on well-being along with guided sessions. U have to sit and express honestly with ur parents what u have been going through. Show them WHO theme for this year and its materials. Tc. Thanks

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