Dr. Sofia Aeschlimann MD, Psychiatrist
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Dr. Sofia Aeschlimann MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4/5(104)
4700 WHITESBURG DR SW STE 250 HUNTSVILLE AL, 35802
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Dr. Sofia Aeschlimann is a psychiatrist practicing in Madison, AL. Dr. Aeschlimann is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Aeschlimann diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Aeschlimann may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Aeschlimann treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

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  • Why do I feel gloomy and sad during winters?

    It sounds like you have seasonal depression. It can make you feel gloomy, sluggish and makes you crave carbohydrates. It is easily solvable by buying a bright light that mimics the sun. They are easily available at www.amazon.com. Just look for 10000 lux light therapy lamp. They range from 40 dollars to 200 dollars. To start with sit in front of the light for about 10 minutes a day because it can be activating and make you anxious or irritable. You can slowly work up to 30 minutes a day or as needed. It works very quickly and will make a great difference in your quality of life. READ MORE

  • Can depression cause physical symptoms?

    Yes depression can cause tiredness, and body aches. It can also cause problems sleeping, decreased appetite and decreased concentration. It is important to report these symptoms to your doctor as they can indicate an incomplete response to depression treatment. Treating to full remission would eliminate these symptoms if they are due to your depression. READ MORE

Dr. Sofia Aeschlimann MD's Practice location

Practice At 450 Lanier Road

450 Lanier Road -
Madison, AL 35758
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4700 WHITESBURG DR SW STE 250 -
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35802
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Dr. Sofia Aeschlimann MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 104 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Psychiatrist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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