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I was diagnosed with Epstein Barr Virus in July and am now suffering from Agoraphobia, depression and anxiety. My regular physician told me that it my last follow up for the Epstein Barr (even though I know I'm not fully recovered.) Now I can't seem to find anyone that will treat me for both phyical and emotional problems. Any suggestions?
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Thanks for your comments and I appreciate your time.

I've tried finding another doctor, which is becoming a job in itself. I don't know who to trust, seeing that I was misdiagnosed three times with the Epstein Barr. Having more knowledge on the subject is not helping with the anxiety since I don't have anyone to treat me. I've tried taking antidepressants when I suffered from anxiety and depression about 5 years ago,  they have only made things worse. I chose to go with as little medication as possible. It seems that no treatment center has inpatient for depression unless I'm a threat to myself or others or I need to be addicted to drugs or alcohol.

I don't want to go back to my regular physcian because he just seemed to shrugg his shoulders when I would ask him questions. I don't think he would be very helpful in my quest to find someone who could actually help.

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Maybe find another doctor? Or explain to your doctor the kind of treatment you think you need? Isn't Epstein Barr Virus "mono"? Did you have the anxiety/depression/agoraphobia before it?
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