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It’s hard, but talk to your doctor. Combo of meds and therapy have done wonders for me. Take care of yourself.

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OP - small dose of Lexapro at night.

SSRI’s

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I will meet with a doc and discuss those thank you. Did you need to see a psychologist or psychiatrist ??

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I don’t work there anymore and alcohol makes it worse :/

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