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My uncle passed away 3 months ago and after this my dad has changed completely. He has turned very negative about life. Has lost weight. Tells that he is not able to sleep during night, while my mother says he sleeps but not as per his expectations. He also complains about the bowel movement. He says it's not happening from past few days. We all at home feel that it's more to do with mind and less to do with body. I took him out with the family for two days and noticed that he ate well and everything was fine. After we are back home, he's back with his problems. I'm not sure whom to consult here.
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Cry: Some researchers say that crying helps to communicate pain to others. It is found that crying removes toxins from the body. But do not cry if you donât feel like it.
Exercise : It is found that exercise releases endorphins and other chemicals that eventually helps to fight sadness. Moreover it helps you develop energetic and positive personality.
Smile: Even though you are feeling down, smiling have the strongest positive effect on your mood.
Listen to music: If you listen music to reminisce the sad situations you had, this deteriorates you. So I recommend you to listen instrumental and the numbers that you prefer.
Keep yourself Busy: The more you have leisure time, the more chance of getting back and regretting oneself. So it would be best to spend your time on creative stuffs and involvement on the social clubs that makes you involving.
Meditation: The best way to get rid of depression is meditation. It helps you control your own brain and soul. It is said that meditation cures almost all the diseases except AIDS , Cancer of third stage and Last stage of TV. I seriously recommend you for meditation.
Be in touch with family and friends: Sharing the feeling of sadness with others makes them feel less intense.
Talk to your doctor: Some of the depression symptoms severely affect your daily life. I recommend you to visit Physician. They may prescribe you antidepressant medications that help you regulate the hormones in your brain. Never ever switch or stop taking antidepressant medications without consulting physician. This could result serious health and mood issues.
Get sunlight: Do not keep yourself in a dark room. Exposure to the sunlight helps you elevate your mood.
Stop the negative self talk: It is found that depressed people tend to see the world in a negative way. When things go wrong they blame themselves and when they go right, they put it down to luck. Monitor your inner negative talk and never take your thoughts seriously when you are feeling low.
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Homoeopathy is a better option in aged population. He is dealing with grief and psychological issues. Please consult over phone for detailed case history and right prescription for your father
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Thanks for reaching out.
Your father is going through a 'grief reaction'. It follows after a perceived or an actual loss of a loved one. It starts from denial, then anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. These symptoms may oscillate to and fro. He might be eating less, sleeping less, sad most of the time, crying, maybe experiencing the presence of the loved one around him, lack of interest in things, tiredness, etc.
This may occur for a period of 6 months more or less and usually doesn't interfere with a person's general functioning. However, in this care your father's quality of life seems to be disturbed at the moment, it is wise to consult a Psychiatrist. Depending upon the level of distress, medicines may be prescribed keeping his age and other aspects in mind. He may also get some therapy along with the medication if necessary. He should feel much better in no time rest assured.
All the best.
Dr. Pavani Narukurthi
MD Psychiatry
MindfulTMS Neurocare
Gk2 Delhi
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