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Swab Test

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robert80755
robert80755

Just wanted to pass some info along. My nieces son is going through bad depression. She took him to a doctor and the first thing the doctor did after talking with him is Swabbed the inside of his cheek to test to see what ssri would work the best with his receptors. This is in Pennsylvania.

I don't know if it's nonsense or not but thought it worth passing along.

God bless!!!

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  • jenny99721
    jenny99721 robert80755

    Posted

    Wow if this is true what amazing progress? Not heard of it in the UK though.
  • zi2i
    zi2i robert80755

    Posted

    Depression is serious. It does require medication. Having had a parent seriously affected by depression I've had to deal with it my entire life in one way or another. First, approach with respect. It's very real and it's very painful. Take patient to more then one doctor. Medicine helps but not alone. Seek psychiatric help as well.
  • hypercat
    hypercat robert80755

    Posted

    I have never heard of this.  In the UK under the good old NHS they barely spend 10 minutes with you.  Just long enough to shove you some ad's and put you on the list for counselling.   It can take up to a year coz of demand.   Sounds like you get far better treatment there.  x

     

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