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Is It Common For A Person To Feel Depressed After A Possible Life Threatening Illness?
Question: Hello. Is it not uncommon for a person to feel depressed after a possible life threatening illness? I feel well but now the depression hit me Thank you
Brief Answer:
Yes it is possible
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Yes its quite possibility that one may gets depression after a life threatening illness. There are two ways to control it. First, by general measures and Second, by medicines. I would suggest you to follow these measures to see if improvement occurs. In case desired results are not achieved, you can visit hospital to get an appointment for a psychiatrist who will prescribe you some antideppressive medication like SSRIs.
> daily Walk for 30-45mins in the evening
> Eating small, well-balanced meals throughout the day will help you keep your energy up and minimize mood swings.
> Sleep has a strong effect on mood. Try to take adequate sleep of 6-7hrs
> Don't keep yourself in isolation. Try to discuss with your family & close friends. This will make you lighter.
> Psychotherapy & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT); you can discuss about this with your treating psychiatrist.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Yes it is possible
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Yes its quite possibility that one may gets depression after a life threatening illness. There are two ways to control it. First, by general measures and Second, by medicines. I would suggest you to follow these measures to see if improvement occurs. In case desired results are not achieved, you can visit hospital to get an appointment for a psychiatrist who will prescribe you some antideppressive medication like SSRIs.
> daily Walk for 30-45mins in the evening
> Eating small, well-balanced meals throughout the day will help you keep your energy up and minimize mood swings.
> Sleep has a strong effect on mood. Try to take adequate sleep of 6-7hrs
> Don't keep yourself in isolation. Try to discuss with your family & close friends. This will make you lighter.
> Psychotherapy & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT); you can discuss about this with your treating psychiatrist.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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