I want to consult about depression

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Hello doctor I lost my sister 1 year ago. After that my mother seems so depressed. She does not eat properly, can not sleep and she lost more than 20 kg weight. We tried a lot to take to to some doctor but she always denied. She refuses to take any kind of medicine or sleeping pills too. She always talks like she is responsible for my sister's death, because she is not a good mother. She cries whole day. Please tell me if I can help her without medicine .

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Dr. Akshata Bhat

Psychiatrist 13 yrs exp Mumbai

Feeling low, having crying spells, sleep and appetite disturbances, and difficulty in concentration and attention are some of the signs of Depression. Consult a Psychiatrist for a detailed assessment. It is likely with medication and counselings the symptoms will improve. If she is feeling suicidal or hopeless consult a Psychiatrist immediately.

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Her symptoms seem serious enough to merit medication. Do not hesitate to get professional help or to take medication as prescribed. Get a Psychiatrist to do a home visit if she is not willing to go to the doctor

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Dr. Supriya Hegde (Aroor)

Psychiatrist 20 yrs exp Mangalore

Your mother appears to be suffering from severe. depression. She requires urgent help as such patients often become suicidal. Take her to a psychiatrist as soon as possible.

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Ms. Hema Sampath Counselling Psychologist 18 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Ms. Hema Sampath

Counselling Psychologist 18 yrs exp Bangalore

Yes, you can support her without medicines, by Consulting a psychologist for her. Probably, as you mentioned, she is struggling to come out of her guilt.. A professional support could be useful to her.

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