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Depression
I had been taking treatment for depression from past 3yrs , tapered the drug and stopped it 20days back . From 2r 3 days I'm having worthless feeling , agitation , little less interest in doing work . Should I start taking medicines again . Kindly help
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Antidepressants are a class of drugs used to treat various mood disorders including depression. These medications help stabilize a person's brain chemicals to improve mood. It's important to meet with your doctor, carefully evaluate your circumstances, and put together a plan that safely allows you to decrease your antidepressant dosage over several weeks or months. Because these drugs affect different chemicals in your brain, you may experience physical and emotional symptoms when the medication is discontinued. It is necessary and important that you consult your doctor so he/she can plan a specified taper schedule for you and can discuss any withdrawal symptoms that you may experience after the discontinuation of the medication. Further, you can also contact us to seek counseling to deal with your problem.
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Dr. Akshata Bhat
Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist
8 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 you are feeling suicidal or hopeless consult a Psychiatrist immediately.
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Dr. Rakhi Anand (PhD)
Psychologist
30 yrs exp
Delhi
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I can understand how your symptoms might be impacting your life and it might be due to withdrawal of medicines. Consult your psychiatrist for medicine related help. Try doing some relaxation exercises such as yoga and meditation, Try going for daily walk as it would help you in boosting up your mood. Try spending time on activities which interest you. Share quality time with friends and family and talk out your thoughts and feeling to them. It is advisable that you consult clinical psychologist for psychotherapy session and better management of symptoms as depression requires combination therapy i.e. medicines along with psychotherapy. You can also reach out to me through the practo app for further help and guidance.
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Consult a clinical psychologist
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Share your thoughts and feeling with someone you trust, try maintaining a healthy routine wherein you engage yourself in healthy eating and regular exercise.
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Ms. Sonal Sonawani
Psychologist
12 yrs exp
Mumbai
It is quite possible that there was a dependency on the drugs. I would suggest that psychotherapy would be great for you. It can help you deal with your symptoms in a healthy and drug free way. Post medication maintenance is required.
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Dr. Mayuri Mohanty
Psychiatrist
12 yrs exp
Thane
Consult psychiatrist online or in person for evaluation and treatment
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Don’t self medicate
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