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Are Excessive Crying, Sleeplessness, Short Temper And Feeling Emotionally Symptoms Of Depression?
Question: my wife has been complaining of feelings of sadness,and wants to cry and be alone 3 - 4;times in a month since 2 months.she has problem sleeping aswell with negative dreams.she also has been complaining of losing temper on my elder daughter a couple of times in a month.which she realises later was wrong.she has been under alot of stress because of her parents financial and domestic turmoil.generally she was a very outwardly and a social person but now she is not the same for the last 2 months.what would you suggest I really don't want her to take medicines.if counselling or other books can help please suggest.
Brief Answer:
psychological treatment available.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome here.
I understand your concerns for your wife.
The symptoms which you have mentioned are strongly suggestive of depression.
If you do not want to take drugs, there are certain psychological treatments like cognitive behaviour therapy and mindfulness relaxation. A trained psychologist/psychiatrist can help you in this.
Other than this, biofeedback therapy can help her to stay relaxed.
Since her depression is mostly due to life circumstances, try to divert her mind. Involve her in movies, roaming, cooking etc.
She should eat green vegetables and fruits.
Omega 3 fatty acid supplements can also help to improve mood.
Some good self help books are available like "Feelibg good" by XXXXXXX burns. This will help her to deal with her negative thoughts.
A glass of warm milk and a warm water bath at bedtime can help her sleep well.
Hope this helps.
Feel free to ask further.
Take care.
Thanks.
psychological treatment available.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome here.
I understand your concerns for your wife.
The symptoms which you have mentioned are strongly suggestive of depression.
If you do not want to take drugs, there are certain psychological treatments like cognitive behaviour therapy and mindfulness relaxation. A trained psychologist/psychiatrist can help you in this.
Other than this, biofeedback therapy can help her to stay relaxed.
Since her depression is mostly due to life circumstances, try to divert her mind. Involve her in movies, roaming, cooking etc.
She should eat green vegetables and fruits.
Omega 3 fatty acid supplements can also help to improve mood.
Some good self help books are available like "Feelibg good" by XXXXXXX burns. This will help her to deal with her negative thoughts.
A glass of warm milk and a warm water bath at bedtime can help her sleep well.
Hope this helps.
Feel free to ask further.
Take care.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
1.what is biofeedback therapy how can we do that in amritsar?
2.please name some omega 3 fatty acid.
3.should I give her examples of people like depika padukone who suffered and is fine now?Or just not make it obvious that she has a problem.
2.please name some omega 3 fatty acid.
3.should I give her examples of people like depika padukone who suffered and is fine now?Or just not make it obvious that she has a problem.
Brief Answer:
biofeedback therapy helps in relaxation.
Detailed Answer:
Biofeedback therapy is a relaxation techinque in which the person is made to identify the physical responses generated due to depression and anxiety in the body. He is then taught to control these physical responses with help of relaxation exercises.
A good psychologist/psychiatrist must be having biofeedback set-up in XXXXXXX
Or you can consult in department of psychiatry, medical college, XXXXXXX and confirm whether they have this set-up.
Omega-3 fatty acids are eicosapentaeonic acid (EPA) and docoshexaeonic acid (DHA).
One brand containing these supplements is Zyleno forte (by intas pharma). It should be easily available in XXXXXXX
Yes, should give her examples of renowned people and how they recovered.
Motivation stories and quotes in general will also help.
Hope this answers your queries satisfactorily.
Feel free to ask further.
Take care.
Thanks.
biofeedback therapy helps in relaxation.
Detailed Answer:
Biofeedback therapy is a relaxation techinque in which the person is made to identify the physical responses generated due to depression and anxiety in the body. He is then taught to control these physical responses with help of relaxation exercises.
A good psychologist/psychiatrist must be having biofeedback set-up in XXXXXXX
Or you can consult in department of psychiatry, medical college, XXXXXXX and confirm whether they have this set-up.
Omega-3 fatty acids are eicosapentaeonic acid (EPA) and docoshexaeonic acid (DHA).
One brand containing these supplements is Zyleno forte (by intas pharma). It should be easily available in XXXXXXX
Yes, should give her examples of renowned people and how they recovered.
Motivation stories and quotes in general will also help.
Hope this answers your queries satisfactorily.
Feel free to ask further.
Take care.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Sorry for a late query.
today doctor my wife told me that when she was driving ,she took a turn and was going to run over someone.because she thinks she was in her
thoughts.she merely brushed him though. I guess she is absolutely normal always.but I am not sure if what she experienced was just a normal thing or something to be really worried about.please explain and guide.she is getting too concern about what she is feeling in general.how and what should I tell her about that.
today doctor my wife told me that when she was driving ,she took a turn and was going to run over someone.because she thinks she was in her
thoughts.she merely brushed him though. I guess she is absolutely normal always.but I am not sure if what she experienced was just a normal thing or something to be really worried about.please explain and guide.she is getting too concern about what she is feeling in general.how and what should I tell her about that.
Brief Answer:
make her understand that this illness is common.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
Hope she is safe after that mishap.
Let me try to explain you in simple words;
The who is in depression keeps on ruminating over his thoughts. He develops a chain of negative thoughts around a one thought which comes into her mind and keeps thinking in extremes again and again.
There is self-directed anger and the person remains occupied with it.
This makes him loose his comcentration.
This also causes impaited registration of things in brain and thus poor memory.
I think this must have happened with your wife. She would have preoccupied with her thoughts and might not have been attentive.
However, thats not her fault. This is the nature of illness.
You are the best support for her in this difficult time.
As we discussed earlier, tell her about the success stories of people who suffered from similar symptoms and recovered and did well.
Make her comfortably realize that her peace of mind is somehow disturbed which is causing such symptoms. This is a common problem and many people suffer from.
Tell her that some people are unable to cope up with tensions of daily life. Thus, their mind gets stressed and a negativity is generated around them.
Assure her that you are always with her.
With treatment, she would be normal in sometime.
In my opinion, you should resort to drug treatment for her. Antidepressants are safe and very effective. She would get relief sooner. Then you can gradually stop the drugs.
Hopefully, she would understand this.
Consult a psychiatrist as early as possible.
I wish her good health.
You are most welcome for more queries.
Take care.
make her understand that this illness is common.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
Hope she is safe after that mishap.
Let me try to explain you in simple words;
The who is in depression keeps on ruminating over his thoughts. He develops a chain of negative thoughts around a one thought which comes into her mind and keeps thinking in extremes again and again.
There is self-directed anger and the person remains occupied with it.
This makes him loose his comcentration.
This also causes impaited registration of things in brain and thus poor memory.
I think this must have happened with your wife. She would have preoccupied with her thoughts and might not have been attentive.
However, thats not her fault. This is the nature of illness.
You are the best support for her in this difficult time.
As we discussed earlier, tell her about the success stories of people who suffered from similar symptoms and recovered and did well.
Make her comfortably realize that her peace of mind is somehow disturbed which is causing such symptoms. This is a common problem and many people suffer from.
Tell her that some people are unable to cope up with tensions of daily life. Thus, their mind gets stressed and a negativity is generated around them.
Assure her that you are always with her.
With treatment, she would be normal in sometime.
In my opinion, you should resort to drug treatment for her. Antidepressants are safe and very effective. She would get relief sooner. Then you can gradually stop the drugs.
Hopefully, she would understand this.
Consult a psychiatrist as early as possible.
I wish her good health.
You are most welcome for more queries.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What line of medication do you think she should be put on.is there any need for some sleeping pill also?
can she take brahmi (ayurvedic )along with medicine.do you think there is need for some supplements for b12.or just for omega3 please suggest.
can she take brahmi (ayurvedic )along with medicine.do you think there is need for some supplements for b12.or just for omega3 please suggest.
Brief Answer:
paroxetine; sleeping pill only if absolutely needed.
Detailed Answer:
In my opinion, she should be put on antidepressants. Among those drugs, I would recommend paroxetine (prescription drug). This antidepressant drug has some sedation. This will have double benefit for her, that is, treat her depression as well as sleep problem.
So, there will be no need of separate sleeping pill.
However, if sleep is still a problem, then she can take zolpidem (prescription drug) if needed.
Yes she can take bramhi with these medicines.
There is no need of B12 tablets separately.
Omega 3 fatty acid supplements would be enough.
Kindly consult a psychiatrist and discuss this.
Hope this helps.
Feel free to ask further.
Kindly close the discussion if you have no more questions and give your valuable feedback.
Thanks.
paroxetine; sleeping pill only if absolutely needed.
Detailed Answer:
In my opinion, she should be put on antidepressants. Among those drugs, I would recommend paroxetine (prescription drug). This antidepressant drug has some sedation. This will have double benefit for her, that is, treat her depression as well as sleep problem.
So, there will be no need of separate sleeping pill.
However, if sleep is still a problem, then she can take zolpidem (prescription drug) if needed.
Yes she can take bramhi with these medicines.
There is no need of B12 tablets separately.
Omega 3 fatty acid supplements would be enough.
Kindly consult a psychiatrist and discuss this.
Hope this helps.
Feel free to ask further.
Kindly close the discussion if you have no more questions and give your valuable feedback.
Thanks.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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