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Anxiety and Depression
I am suffering from anxiety and depression and there are some questions which I keep on asking myself during this time .
1. Does this feeling ever end ?
2. People say don't take medicine as it affects kidneys. But we know you have to take medication for this.
3. Why I have mood disorders during this period? Sometimes I am very happy and sometimes really sad. Sometimes very motivated and sometimes demotivated.
Never neutral
4. How to stop thinking? We can never be thoughtless?
5. How to control your brain ? When it starts thinking it never listens to you ...
6. Because you have it you think you will develop high BP,heart problem,other major problems .. is this true ?
7.do you ever heal from it or is it forever?
I mean is this a disorder that can never be fully treated.
8. You start hampering lives of people around you and you think everyday you are a major problem and found no way to deal with it and the ending is fatal ..
9. You think you are happy but the brain tricks you ? .
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I hear symptoms of ongoing anxiety and depressive distress, possibly connected to prolonged grief and emotional overload. The good news is â this is treatable with the right therapeutic support and self-care approach.
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You can consult a psychologist like myself for weekly counselling sessions focused on: ⢠Understanding and processing grief safely ⢠Managing anxiety and overthinking patterns ⢠Releasing emotional tension through grounding and self-soothing techniques ⢠Rebuilding focus, rest, and self-compassion
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Health Tips ⢠Ground through your senses: When anxiety rises, pause and name 5 things you can see, 4 you can touch, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, and 1 you can taste â this helps bring your mind back to the present. ⢠Use a âthought parkingâ journal: If your mind feels full, jot down your worries and tell yourself, âIâll return to this later if needed.â This helps reduce mental overload. ⢠Start your day with gentle structure: Try to plan one meaningful task and one self-care activity each morning â predictability supports emotional balance. ⢠Practice body relaxation before sleep: Lie down, tense and release each muscle group from head to toe; it helps your body signal safety and rest.
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You are overthinking about negative thoughts you need to consult a psychaitrist for medication if can’t control your thoughts side by side consult a psychologist for regular counselling session to relax and learn relaxation techniques
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You can also consult me double nine five three double five three double four zero for therapies
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Do Deep breathing
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Meditation or any physical activity that you love to do
Enjoy your hobbies
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It sounds like you're going through a really tough time, and it's completely understandable that you have all these big questions and difficult thoughts. Please know that you are not alone in experiencing this. Dealing with anxiety and depression often brings up feelings of uncertainty, fear, and hopelessness.
It takes a lot of strength to even articulate these thoughts, and I want to gently address some of the points you raised.
This is exactly where counseling or therapy comes in. A counselor provides a safe, neutral space where you can unpack all these heavy thoughts without judgment. Instead of getting caught in the loop of questions like "Does this ever end?" or "How do I stop thinking?", a therapist helps you understand why your brain is generating these specific thoughts and teaches you practical tools to manage them. They can help you challenge the negative beliefs about medication, work through the fear of developing other health problems, and learn ways to soothe the intense swings in your mood. Counseling isn't about instantly fixing everything; it's about giving you the skills and insight to regain control, manage your symptoms, and see a clearer path toward feeling better, proving that healing is absolutely possible.
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try counseling
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Both anxiety and depression can be well treated with counseling sessions and homeopathic medicine effectively and without any side effects.
It needs to be treated in a holistic approach for complete recovery.
You need an expert psychologist who is a good homeopathic physician.
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I have been working as a Homeopathic Psychiatrist and Counseling psychologist for the last 17 years of experience. You can contact me through an online appointment for further assistance.
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From your questions, what I understand is, you have so many things revolving in your mind. You need to talk and somebody needs to hear that objectively.
We can't diagnose this as a disorder right now. If you are diagnosed with a disorder, still you can lead a normal life with the help of medication and therapy.
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Please consult a psychologist, if required you will be referred for medical management.
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Our brain is not neutral. We try to do that but that happens when we are in deep shock or those who are practicing it since long time. So, that's not a big problem that your brain is not neutral. You just need to find some answers.
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Anxiety and depression can make your mind a battlefield one moment you feel light and hopeful, and the next, heavy and helpless. The truth is, yes, this feeling does end. It doesn’t vanish overnight, but with therapy, structured coping, and sometimes medication, the intensity reduces and your mind begins to stabilize. The fear that it’s forever comes from the illness itself, not from reality. Medicines, when prescribed correctly, are safe and protect you from the long-term damage of untreated anxiety and depression. A psychiatrist always weighs benefits versus side effects carefully.
Mood swings, racing thoughts, and health fears are all symptoms of your anxious mind trying to protect you but it ends up exhausting you. The goal isn’t to stop thinking but to retrain how you respond to your thoughts. Through CBT, grounding, and mindfulness, you can calm the overactive brain and feel like yourself again. You can heal completely, but it starts with accepting help and consistent work on your mind. You’re not a burden you’re a person in pain who deserves peace and support. Take therapy. You can connect with me on nine two six six seven two six zero six five.
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Hi, Anxiety and depression can be due to many reasons.It can be genetically acquired, medical issues, environmental factors,post traumatic experience etc.Your treatment should be focusing on the root cause, severity,and your motivation.Consult a clinical psychologist.If you have suisidal ideation please consult a psychiatrist.This condition is treatable, but relapse can occur,you need to stick to with the treatment process according to a psychologist.
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These conditions are treatable, not permanent.
Yes, recovery is possible. With therapy and, when needed, medication, people often return to calm, stable living.
Medicines are safe under psychiatric supervision.
Mood swings happen because of chemical and psychological imbalances â once treated, emotional stability returns.
The mind naturally thinks; the goal is not to âstopâ thoughts but to observe them without reacting â therapy helps you learn this.
You can train your brain through psychotherapy techniques to reduce overthinking.
You are not a problem; youâre a person in pain who deserves help. Support and therapy will ease this.
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Consult a Psychologist and a follow up with Psychiatrist
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If you are suffering from anxiety and depression then please understand that therapy can help in greatly reducing the symptoms. Medicines are advised along with therapy if you experience these symptoms with great intensity. And if u don’t want to hear that you should take medicines then kindly don’t ask for help. Because you can’t be asking for help and telling us not to tell u what we think is right. Having said so medicines are advised only after full evaluation of a case and not otherwise. .
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Hi,
It sounds like you’re struggling deeply with anxiety and depression, and it’s normal to have these kinds of overwhelming thoughts and doubts when you’re going through a tough phase. These feelings do get better with proper help which can be therapy, lifestyle adjustments, and sometimes medication can make a real difference. Antidepressants are generally safe when prescribed by a psychiatrist and monitored correctly. Mood swings, overthinking, and physical symptoms like palpitations often come with anxiety and depression, but they are treatable. You won’t feel like this forever but recovery takes time and patience. It would really help to consult a psychologist who can guide you with coping techniques. Take care
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Ms. Rizwana Parvin T M
Counselling Psychologist
7 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Calm down to understand yourself
Start a gratitude journal and forgiveness journal
Overthinking has to be under control with help of medications
Regular sessions are required
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Mr. Kaustubh Ghongade
Mental Health Counselor
1 yrs exp
Pune
first of all is it really a mood disorder?
how you know and medicine does not affect kidney not the psychiatric one
you can be stable first of all, we have to diagnose properly
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consult a psychiatrist and psychologist for testing and then counselling
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Ms. Preeti Singh
Psychologist
12 yrs exp
Varanasi
1. Yes it's temporary and with proper treatment it will recover.
2. There is no such scientific study findings available, just a myth.
3. Mood swings are normal experience triggered by situational factors. If it persists more than 15 days then the person needs specific attention in the form of Psychotherpay and Medication.
4. No one can stop thinking but yes we can shift thinking from negative to neutral or positive .
5. We can shift the stream of thinking from negative to neutral or positive via using different psychotherapeutic techniques.
6. Yes if you follow and experience discomfort for prolonged period of time then definitely develop physiological conditions.
7. It's a completely treatable condition with the help of Psychotherapy (CBT) combined with medication.
8. Depressive people never been harmful for others but having guilt is a major symptom make you feel that you are harming other.
9. Yes mind tricks you with different thinking patterns to make you feel sad, and CBT helps you to identify and manage these mind tricks in the form of negative thinking.
For CBT treatment contact us
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Go for Psychotherapy combined with medication for proper treatment
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Dont suffer in silent. Go for Psychotherapy combined with medication for proper treatment
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Ms. Pooja Gupta
Psychologist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
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Itâs completely natural to have these questions and feelings when dealing with anxiety and depression. These conditions can be very challenging, and itâs common to wonder if the feelings will ever end, or if medication might harm your kidneys or other organsâthough a healthcare professional can help you weigh the benefits and risks of treatment. Mood swings and intense emotions are characteristic of mood disorders, and they often stem from the brainâs chemistry and functioning; understanding this can help you be more compassionate toward yourself. While itâs impossible to stop thinking entirely, mindfulness techniques and therapy can help you manage and observe your thoughts without becoming overwhelmed. Controlling your brain is difficult, but practicing techniques like meditation, grounding exercises, and seeking professional support can improve your emotional regulation. Worrying about physical health problems due to mental health conditions is common, but not everyone develops serious physical issues if they receive proper treatment. Many people do recover or learn to manage their symptoms effectively, and mental health disorders are often treatable with therapy, medication, or a combination of both. Itâs important to remember that your feelings and thoughts, though intense, donât define your worth or future. You are not a burden to others, and help is available to support you through this journey. With proper care, itâs possible to find stability, healing, and a better quality of life.
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Mr. Gunjan Maithil
Psychologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi... In your query you have touched upon various relevant points related to mental health and treatment. All the points you mentioned, are actually very common concerns on the part of people suffering from mental health concerns. But you need to understand that all this is being processed by a mind that is suffering, and experiencing pain & agony. Therefore the conclusions are more tilted towards a negative outcome, underestimating the effects of consistent and continues efforts. Yes, in some cases or disorders the recovery is not complete and the struggles do not completely end. But if you try to look back from where you started, you will find that you have achieved a lot of recovery. Mental health treatment doesn't mean that a person will dramatically change their core personality or start living a happy and fulfilling life, like it is shown in popular cinema. In real, recovery is a process of ups and downs where not only the person goes through a series and cycles of hope and despair but a therapist also undergoes a process of struggles, efforts, and learnings vicariously. Therapist also loose hope sometimes and start questioning everything and even struggle to justify their intervention. We can't build anything without breaking the previous mould and the process requires a lot of tolerance to ambiguity. If you think you have achieved an optimal level recovery from your therapist/doctor. You can choose to change the professional and look up for the next phase of treatment and recovery. But keep switching one's professional frequently and endlessly also doesn't help.
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Consult a Psychologist.
CBT along with Interpersonal Guidance and Counselling is required.
Psychoeducation and timely assessments are an integral part of the recovery process.
You may ask your current professionals to review your case and conduct an assessment, based on where you started, where you have reached, and where the process is going to lead from here.
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Ms. Yashna David
Mental Health Counselor
10 yrs exp
Noida
It is understandable to have many questions and worries when dealing with anxiety and depression. As a counselling psychologist, the concerns you have listed are common among individuals going through similar experiences, and it's important to address each of them with compassion, knowledge, and hope.
Addressing Your Questions
1. Does this feeling ever end?
These feelings can lessen and become manageable with the right support and interventions such as therapy, medication (if prescribed), lifestyle changes and coping strategies. Most people see improvement over time, especially through consistent self-care and professional help.
2. Medication concerns:
While some medications may have side effects, doctors carefully consider risks and benefits before prescribing. Not everyone needs medication, and many forms of therapy (like CBT) are effective on their own or alongside medicine. Kidney effects are rare and usually monitored by your healthcare provider.
3. Mood changes during this period:
Mood swings, feeling very happy or sad, motivated or demotivated, are common in anxiety and depression. These disorders affect brain chemistry and thinking patterns, but they can be balanced gradually via therapy, healthy routines, and sometimes medication.
4. How to stop thinking:
Constant thinking, or 'rumination', is a symptom of anxiety. While it's hard to be thoughtless, mindfulness, relaxation techniques, and cognitive behavioral strategies can help you direct your thoughts more constructively.
5. Controlling your brain:
When your mind feels out of control, grounding techniques, regular therapy, and structured activities can help. Over time, you can learn to recognize destructive thought patterns and replace them with healthier ones.
6. Physical health worries (BP, heart problems):
Stress and anxiety can have physical effects, but not everyone will develop major illnesses. Managing anxiety through therapy and healthy habits reduces these risks.
7. Is it forever, or can you heal?
These conditions are treatable, and many people recover or learn to manage them very well. Healing is a process—sometimes symptoms may return, but effective coping skills can help you manage flare-ups.
8. Impacting others:
Feeling like a burden is a common worry, but seeking help is a sign of strength. Therapy can help you rebuild self-worth, and your loved ones want you to be well.
9. Brain "tricking" you:
Anxiety and depression can distort perceptions, making things seem worse than they are. With support, you can learn to challenge these thoughts and recognize your strengths and successes.
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1 Reach out for professional help: Therapy provides a safe space to explore these worries, identify patterns, and build coping strategies.
2. Practice self-care: Regular exercise, a balanced diet, and doing activities that bring joy are important.
3. Mindfulness and relaxation: Meditation, breathing exercises, yoga can help calm anxious thoughts.
4. Connect with support: Talking to trusted friends or family, or joining support groups, helps combat isolation.
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Ms. Neha Sachdev
Psychologist
11 yrs exp
Delhi
Hi
There is a very thin line between our thoughts and emotions. What we are feeling, are often portrayed as thoughts.. n our thoughts as emotions.
Anxiety takes place when we are too overwhelmed by our emotions n start thinking too much. It is the confusion between the thoughts n emotions that we are unable to deal with.
One has to accept the emotions rather than rationalising them. It’s ok to feel however u feel like, but there is a way to communicate it coz not all understand what you’re going through.
Contact me at eight three six eight zero five three seven one zero
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Ms. Smriti
Counselling Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes — it absolutely can. Anxiety and depression are treatable. They are not permanent states but conditions that respond well to therapy, medication, self-compassion, and lifestyle changes. Healing may not mean you’ll never feel anxious or sad again, but you’ll gain control, peace, and emotional resilience over time.
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