Emotional changes common in MS:
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Depression
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Anxiety
Treatment of your mood disorder:
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Assessment of your mood
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Discussion of your emotions freely with your team
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Discussion with your family members about your feelings
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Referral to a social worker or a psychologist for therapy
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Referral to a psychiatrist if needed
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Ongoing counseling with the therapist that you feel mostly comfortable
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Taking a medication for depression if needed