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Question: Hi doctor,
I am suffering from anxiety, am irritable most of the time and suffer from muscle palpitations....I be started to remain depressed most of the times and am unable to focus on my work at all , I remain awake during the night and like to sleep through the day....am unable to focus which is hampering with my work. I tend to eat a lot when I am depressed ...please suggest
I am suffering from anxiety, am irritable most of the time and suffer from muscle palpitations....I be started to remain depressed most of the times and am unable to focus on my work at all , I remain awake during the night and like to sleep through the day....am unable to focus which is hampering with my work. I tend to eat a lot when I am depressed ...please suggest
Brief Answer:
You need treatment by a psychiatrist
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
thanks for writing to us.
I have read your query clearly and it suggests you are likely suffering from major depressive disorder.
treatment for that is available and it is curable situation.
treatment is divided in two parts.
1.Medications: SSRI group of medicines are quite helpful.If i were your treating doctor ,i will start with escitalopram 10 mg.Anti anxiety medicines like etizolam or clonazepam can be given initially for symptomatic relief.
2.Psychotherapy: Cognitive Beahvior therapy(CBT) will be specifically helpful in young people like you.
both options should be applied to you simultaneously.
For confirmation of diagnosis detail history of yours in terms of family,past,personal is required. As well as any stressors and mental status examination to be done by a psychiatrist.
Please say no to alcohol, it is not medicine rather it will worsen your problem.
Without waiting please consult psychiatrist soon. As early as the treatment will start, better and fast the results.
Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further
Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.
You need treatment by a psychiatrist
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
thanks for writing to us.
I have read your query clearly and it suggests you are likely suffering from major depressive disorder.
treatment for that is available and it is curable situation.
treatment is divided in two parts.
1.Medications: SSRI group of medicines are quite helpful.If i were your treating doctor ,i will start with escitalopram 10 mg.Anti anxiety medicines like etizolam or clonazepam can be given initially for symptomatic relief.
2.Psychotherapy: Cognitive Beahvior therapy(CBT) will be specifically helpful in young people like you.
both options should be applied to you simultaneously.
For confirmation of diagnosis detail history of yours in terms of family,past,personal is required. As well as any stressors and mental status examination to be done by a psychiatrist.
Please say no to alcohol, it is not medicine rather it will worsen your problem.
Without waiting please consult psychiatrist soon. As early as the treatment will start, better and fast the results.
Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further
Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.
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