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Hello Doctor, Can I get disability certificate of mental illness for Major Depressive Disorder in government hospital?

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Diagnosed with major depressive disorder..on doctor advice got a brain ct scan done.. report says small focal symmetric parenchymal calcification in bilateral cerebral hemishperes.. could this be the related to the disorder

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Very unlikely. Some minor non specific findings are quite common. Depression is related to chemical changes in the brain. Structural changes usually are not related. ...  Read More

My mother in law was recently diagnosed with major depressive disorder and prescribed by doctor to take these medicine Tab peelar c (20),tab episod(50),tab lithosum(300),tab zepam md (0.5) will she recover fast by this medicines?

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One antidepressant One betablocker One lethosun Adequate Treatment,she should improve ...  Read More

My father is 64 years. He is under treatment of major depressive disorder since last one year. His condition has been quite improved after taking medicine serlift and quitipin. However since last one month he is now having severe anxiety. He has social withdrawl. He is unable to concentrate. He has denial in eating anything. Sometimes he utters re

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Hi. I appreciate you talking about your concern. As per given information, along with medications consider Psychotherapy which will help to improve the ongoing symptoms. Seek support from a therapist ...  Read More

I was diagnosed with schizophrenia and major depressive disorder, they gave me a treatment that included 4mg respiridone At night.trazadone 200mg at night and Lexapro 20 mg in the morning ,these doses helped the voices and visions go away . I'm almost out could u please give me a new prescription for these meds I need them to remain sane and live a

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You need to consult a psychiatrist for this ...  Read More

Can major depressive disorder combined with anxiety be treated without medicines or by any other traditional or non traditional methods? For info - > I was diagnosed with MDD, Anxiety and MPDS(caused by anxiety) by doctors but for some reason I might not be able to get proper treatment. As for what extend the depression goes, Well from feeling

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What are you hiding from?!! If you feeling void, in comparison with whom?!! Probably, your Anxiety could be due to that too. ...  Read More

Hi I have been suffering from major depressive disorder. I tried counselling, medication, psychological treatment, meditation and spiritual connection. I cannot overcome few memories and emotional connection. I have tried everything. I am in such a condition where I feel losing my complete sense or being brain dead would help me. I know it's insan

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Hello, I can understand your problems, since your condition is a bit worse , you have to have an direct consultation with a psychiatrist immediately and you have to be on regular medications for the n ...  Read More

Hi, I have been suffering from major depressive disorder which is severe. I tried medication, meditation, connecting to spirituality, counselling, psychological treatment but nothing helped. I am in a condition where I feel losing my senses or being brain dead would be a help.I cannot overcome few memories and emotional connection& thoughts, d

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Connect with me for overcoming this issue. Life is beautiful, you are not living it fully . I will help you to understand it through counseling. I am an online counselor and an internationally certifi ...  Read More

Is it safe to take escitalopram more than 20 mg for a young adult? The patient is suffering from major depression and anxiety.

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Per say , Escitalopram is very safe , very well researched and approved antidepressant agent. Provided , You are taking with proper advice by psychiatrist, it should not harm you much. ...  Read More

I took fludac 10 mg medicine in Jan- Feb 2023 due to a depressive episode, was unable to sleep for more than a month then at a dr's prescription I took the medicine Now, from this year February I have been going through a lot personally My hunger died and emotionally challenging situations I feel like going through a major depressive state in my

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Hello, I have major anxiety problem since years, my heart also pumps fast and causes chest pain due to anxiety, no heart ailments (ECG, 2D echo, TMT tests were done), so I want to take Ashwagandha for anxiety and Arjuna for heart health, ordered Himalaya organic tablets, can you please if one medication is enough or do I take both of them? How to u

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Get your thyroid profile first. Those medications are not proven so they cannot be suggested for your problems Do meditation ...  Read More

Extreme depression, too much sleep, fatigue,no interest in life, anxiety, overthinking, mood swings, heavy brain

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I have been diagnosed with MDD 3 months back because I was having extreme facial burning sensation. I have been taking desvenlafaxine 50and etizolam mg from past 3 months, I still have 50...60 % pain. How long it takes to heal MDD?

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Facial burning sensation..detail evaluation needed ..if there is improvement then u should increase the dose after consulting psychiatrist ...  Read More

Could you please help me how to buy this medicine online or for any alternative medicine. Modafinil 100MG

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Tough to get without a prescription ...  Read More

I Would be thankful to know, If a diagnosed MDD male is constantly reminded of a good side of everything by their loved ones in order to pull them out of their negative thoughts, will this lead them to become maniac depressive in future?? Thanks in advance

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Not sure how you diagnosed it. Have you seen any changes in the person? Is he a family member? It’s actually positive if people have a good support system. If you could elaborate on the issue or conne ...  Read More

Mera breakup huva hai Me bohat depress me hu Please help mi. In sab se baahernikalne me. Me ky karu kuch samajh nai aarha Bohat tension me hu

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It's really painful that someone who is everything for us suddenly becomes stranger.we give so much energy time in any relation such that our whole life from day to night revolves around that person ...  Read More

I have been diagonised with Bipolar Affective disorder whether it is Bipolar Disorder or not?My major doubt whether I have Bipolar Disorder or not?Whether i need to take medicines for this lifelong?

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Hi there Going by diagnostic guidelines, for a illness to be called bipolar illness, following are the required (in a simplified language for better understanding): 1. Usually an episodic illness with ...  Read More

I have taking vanlafaxine 225 mg with 100 mg quetapine from three months but now i hv notice major changes in my sexual health i have no feeling of sex with my partner so today dr.changed my medicine and stoped quetapine and started metrazapine 15 mg so please tell me this is right combination my before medicine please tell me whose one best from

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Depressio affects every part of daily life, including sex. It curbs sex drive yet sex can boost your mood and is important for relationships. And some depression medicines can curb your ...  Read More

Hello..I have delusion that my past (before some hour;days or week)behavior and thought was out of my control/it was wrong. I am facing this problem since last 2 months..What may be reason?.I diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder ..I have 1 major dipresion episode of 4 month..and currently taking sertraline..No any depressive symptoms.

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Continue your sessions of counselling and psychotherapy. Assuming that if u r high on depression must be availing counselling services. ...  Read More

I am suffering from major depressive disorder since last 3 years and I am also suffering from constant headache. What should I do now?

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Hello I understand your concerns We have many good homeopathic medicines for depression and headache to treat it completely from the root itself without any sideffects that are part of conventional m ...  Read More

Hello! I just got diagnosed with recurrent depressive disorder, and I have some questions: - Is this a subtype of clinical depression? - Is it less serious than other types of depression? - Is it still RDD if I feel some symptoms even when I don't have a depressive episode?

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A Type of depression. Severity can be decided by symptoms and how frequently episodes are recurring. Last question not getting properly what u want to ask. ...  Read More

I have been feeling depressed, lack of sleep, and having suicidal thoughts. I cant tell my parents because I know what their reactions are going to be, and would not help me at all. I feel like a failure to them so I am too scared to show them my weakness.

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I have been taking the antidepressant FLUoxetine daily for a few months now but at times it doesn't work or creates more agitation or aggression. Without it i am very moody withdrawn or aggressive but i am starting to believe that there is another underlying problem because its either i have suicidal thoughts or intent of self harm or i want to hur

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Listening to your complaints I suggest you have a clinical Counselling or Psychotherapy session. You could also take Homoeopathic treatment because it will help in curing your problems without any agg ...  Read More

I feel like I'm depress because I don't know if all of my classmates or some accuse me for stealing something I don't know. They've been accusing me since last few months. I promise, I did not do anything they've been blaming me.

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There can be some issues in schools and colleges where classmates do blame others if they lose things. Instead of worrying taking blame, talk to your classmates assertively and also express how you f ...  Read More

As some incident happened with me i m feeling depress and feel as i want to cry so much as loudly as i can.

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Hello I understand your concern We have many good homeopathic medicines for depression to treat it completely from the root itself without any sideffects that are part of conventional medicines Plea ...  Read More

As some incident happened with me so i m feeling depress and i feel to cry as loudly as i can and getting angry on everyone.

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Hello I understand your concern We have many good homeopathic medicines for depression to treat it completely from the root itself without any sideffects that are part of conventional medicines Pleas ...  Read More

I do not know English very well,forgive me for any grammatical mistake i did. sometimes I get depress specially before period and during period,I generally lost my patient,get angry to everyone.My mood off.But when period over or after few days my mood dramatically changed,I get ambitious, lots of hope, even i am 36, but i dreamed of a new life.

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You may be suffering from a pre menustrual syndrome. This can be managed with simple medication some life style changes and excersises . Do meet a psychiatrist asap ...  Read More

My brother was diagnosed with Catatonia and depression. He had stopped eating for 15 days and was totally unresponsive. He had to be forcibly hospitalized. He was fed by Ryles tube in the nose and then the Neuro Psychiatrist advised for 8 ECT sessions. After 6th ECT he started responding, his last i.e 8th ECT was on 4th Oct 2017. He feels tired all

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It isnt due to ect. I recommend you follow up with your psychiatrist for evaluation for this issue. ...  Read More

I've been in depression past 1 year approx. There are much things I need to get cleared up in mind by counselling, but my doctor stays in Shivmogga (Karnataka) while am in Delhi for academics. Could I change the doctor who has known my personality and treating me ?? Or could I just get a counselling done from other psychiatrist in Delhi.

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Hello I understand your concern We have many good homeopathic medicines for depression based on your personality to treat it completely from the root itself without any sideffects that are part of co ...  Read More

I have been having delusional thoughts since 10 days ...previously I had taken aripiprazole 20 mg..but as I changed the doctor..the said doctor reduced its doses to 10 mg....

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Hello I understand your concern We have many good homeopathic medicines for depression with psychosis to treat it completely from the root itself without any sideffects that are part of conventional ...  Read More

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