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[|Human|] I have been diagnosed with PTSD and major depressive disorder by the VA. I don t get to see my doctor as much but the psychologist. I have frequent episodes of sleep disturbances and to much sleep. Lack of interest in things and no desire to do things. I really try to handle stressful things in life but cant. I sit at home and am trying to go to church. But the church says it the devil and don t really address the issue or shys away from it. Have episodes of extreme sadness and thoughts run through my head.
[|AI|]  Hello, Your symptoms suggest depressive disorder and PTSD. May be PTSD has finally led to depression (when not managed). You should ideally see a psychiatrist and start an antidepressant as psychologist cannot write or donor know right meds. Your doctor should give you sertraline or venlafaxine in daily dose. With the Chat Doctor.  You can continue with therapy sessions. The meds are required to be continued for some 6-9months and then gradually tapered and stopped. Wish you good health