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Question: Hi , I am a 31 year old married girl .. I went to Australia when I was 19 for my further studies and settled there , got my citizenship and a good job .. However , I fell in love with a guy from my home city but in Australia .. I got married to him and he always wanted to settle in XXXXXXX for his parents , so we did come back .. We had our share of arguments .. But eventually I came back to XXXXXXX .. I have got a great job and everything , but since last 3 years since my arrival in XXXXXXX , I have had major issues with my health .. The first 3 -4 months when I came back to XXXXXXX , I suffered so much , I did not get up from my bed , did not eat , did not watch TV and had a complete loss of interest in everything .. Then I am an anxious person by nature , very anxious .. I now have severe anxiety issues with the house that I am living in , I do not have any good memories in the house since last 2 years and it's been a struggle for lifestyle and adjusting to the in laws , to the job, to the overall situation , and I had the will power to fight it ..but eventually I got tired , I had to take a break and I went to Melbouen for 3 months and came back 3 days ago .. I panick when I have to to go back to their house , I feel empty and disinterested in everything, j have sudden mood changes , one moment I am positive and one moment I am gone .. I have had suicidal thoughts too .. I just can't relate myself to anything , my muscles are always tight , I keep feeling that I need to urinate , I stare into space for no reason , I feel anxious all the time ... All the issues are related to that house and I can't leave that house .. Me and my husband can only move out next year , I don't know how to survive till these 4-5 months .. And it's been 2.5 years since I have been hugely stressed , I have had an episode of panic attack too .i get up at 4 in the morning and I feel a little dizzy all the time .. And ten sometimes I feel ok ... I just don't know how to deal with this anymore and I feel so so tired as it's been a long time now .. I sometimes feel trapped and no way out
Brief Answer:
It seems you have recurrence of depression
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
First of all I must inform you that you suffered a depressive episode around three years back and there is good indication that a relapse is taking place due to various stressful issues.
Many of the symptoms indicate that there is urgent need of getting a help of either a psychiatrist or at least a psychologist.
I must inform you that these symptoms can be managed either with medication or psychotherapy or both. The treatment also helps in anxious nature and symptoms of anxiety.
Before you can seek any direct help I am outlining few strategies for stress management which is of utmost importance for maintenance of your current health. I must warn you that these are supplements and can not be the main stay of treatment in depression.
1. Diet: Ensure intake of adequate quantity of fiber. 2 servings of vegetable salad and 2 servings of fruits( One preferable citrus fruit). Avoid junk food and fast food especially pizza, burgers and excessive sweets
2. Ensure adequate water intake: Follow rule of 1 which i usually advise. 1 glass of water 1 hour before and 1 glass of water 1 hour after every meals will ensure adequate consumption of water .
3. Early morning Exercise: Brisk walking for 30 minutes at a stretch preferably in garden will be very helpful. Walking is the best exercise, it also promotes release of Endorphins( naturally occurring pain killers released in brain) which causes mood elevation and generalized feeling of well being.
4. Avoid tea/coffee/ nicotine and alcoholic beverages: If at all you want to drink something, drink fresh lime water.
5. Start your day with a glass of Lemon water with 2 spoons of honey added. have a good breakfast.
6. While working take frequent regular breaks: Taking regular breaks will not waste the time, but it will definitely increase the productivity, concentration and reasoning. Take break for 5 minutes every 30 minutes.
7. Avoid late night socialization
8. Avoid starring for longer time at the computer screen or TV for longer time
9. Steam inhalation before going to sleep will be very refreshing
10. Multivitamin and Calcium supplement.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards
It seems you have recurrence of depression
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
First of all I must inform you that you suffered a depressive episode around three years back and there is good indication that a relapse is taking place due to various stressful issues.
Many of the symptoms indicate that there is urgent need of getting a help of either a psychiatrist or at least a psychologist.
I must inform you that these symptoms can be managed either with medication or psychotherapy or both. The treatment also helps in anxious nature and symptoms of anxiety.
Before you can seek any direct help I am outlining few strategies for stress management which is of utmost importance for maintenance of your current health. I must warn you that these are supplements and can not be the main stay of treatment in depression.
1. Diet: Ensure intake of adequate quantity of fiber. 2 servings of vegetable salad and 2 servings of fruits( One preferable citrus fruit). Avoid junk food and fast food especially pizza, burgers and excessive sweets
2. Ensure adequate water intake: Follow rule of 1 which i usually advise. 1 glass of water 1 hour before and 1 glass of water 1 hour after every meals will ensure adequate consumption of water .
3. Early morning Exercise: Brisk walking for 30 minutes at a stretch preferably in garden will be very helpful. Walking is the best exercise, it also promotes release of Endorphins( naturally occurring pain killers released in brain) which causes mood elevation and generalized feeling of well being.
4. Avoid tea/coffee/ nicotine and alcoholic beverages: If at all you want to drink something, drink fresh lime water.
5. Start your day with a glass of Lemon water with 2 spoons of honey added. have a good breakfast.
6. While working take frequent regular breaks: Taking regular breaks will not waste the time, but it will definitely increase the productivity, concentration and reasoning. Take break for 5 minutes every 30 minutes.
7. Avoid late night socialization
8. Avoid starring for longer time at the computer screen or TV for longer time
9. Steam inhalation before going to sleep will be very refreshing
10. Multivitamin and Calcium supplement.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
My history - i am
31 year old married woman, i wnt to australia when i was 10 for further studies ..I never wanted to come to XXXXXXX and you did , we know each other since 10 years , I went to Australia for further studies and it was my dream to settle abroad ... However I did come back with you before 3 years , when I first landed for good , I felt very depressed , I couldn't feel any emotions , I didn't eat , I didn't watch TV , I didn't feel like doing anything for the first 3-4 months , I had a very hard time to live here for the initial months and it was very depressing ... And then you came back from Asutralia and we both lived at your parents , it has been very stressful for last 2.5 years , I alwAys wanted to go back , and it was a constant struggle with my mind , I had a very very hard time with my in laws and the house , I have no good memories in that house , I was judged all the time , the life style changes were drastic which affected me tremendously .. Initially k started to work late and always started to look for option to stay out of the house , I didn't wNna come back to the house , I stayed a lot of days in a month at my parents and I could not never figure out what was wrong with me , I just felt I don't wanna go back to that house .. I was filled with so much of anxiety for that house , I cried hysterically whenever I have to go back to the house , j have got tense feelings for my in laws , their presence makes me nervous and depressed .. I always felt anxious and mostly disinterested in everything for the last 2 years , I am a very anxious person by nature .. However, I had the will power to fight my emotions and somehow managed to stay afloat with the constant struggle .. We have had huge arguments , fights and I resented my husband too .. I could not understand what was happening and this changes was causing more chaos .. But since last 5 -6 months , it feels that my mind has given up even trying .. I feel disinterested in everything , I panick with the thought of going back to that house , I feel dizzy sometimes , I get up early in the morning feeling anxious , I feel I don't wanna see my in laws and stay upstairs all the time , I feel I need to urinate even if I don't have to , my muscles are always tight .. One moment I feel positive and happy and the next moment I am gone , I get lost for no reason , I feel anxious and depressed at the same time , I don't get any excitement from anything , I feel a heavy burden on my chest, I feel it takes a lot of efforts to smile and carry a conversation and then sometime I am completely ok .. I hate my mood swings and I can't figure out why .. Sometimes I have strong suicidal thoughts ... Lately I noticed that my hands shake while I try to get into the house as I am so so anxious that I just need to get in and run to my room all the time .. I constantly have to take deep breathes to relax myself ... I feel trapped and I feel detached from everybody and everything sometimes .. And this has gradually developed .. I feel very tired mentally and I have no motivation to even get up and do something about it ..
31 year old married woman, i wnt to australia when i was 10 for further studies ..I never wanted to come to XXXXXXX and you did , we know each other since 10 years , I went to Australia for further studies and it was my dream to settle abroad ... However I did come back with you before 3 years , when I first landed for good , I felt very depressed , I couldn't feel any emotions , I didn't eat , I didn't watch TV , I didn't feel like doing anything for the first 3-4 months , I had a very hard time to live here for the initial months and it was very depressing ... And then you came back from Asutralia and we both lived at your parents , it has been very stressful for last 2.5 years , I alwAys wanted to go back , and it was a constant struggle with my mind , I had a very very hard time with my in laws and the house , I have no good memories in that house , I was judged all the time , the life style changes were drastic which affected me tremendously .. Initially k started to work late and always started to look for option to stay out of the house , I didn't wNna come back to the house , I stayed a lot of days in a month at my parents and I could not never figure out what was wrong with me , I just felt I don't wanna go back to that house .. I was filled with so much of anxiety for that house , I cried hysterically whenever I have to go back to the house , j have got tense feelings for my in laws , their presence makes me nervous and depressed .. I always felt anxious and mostly disinterested in everything for the last 2 years , I am a very anxious person by nature .. However, I had the will power to fight my emotions and somehow managed to stay afloat with the constant struggle .. We have had huge arguments , fights and I resented my husband too .. I could not understand what was happening and this changes was causing more chaos .. But since last 5 -6 months , it feels that my mind has given up even trying .. I feel disinterested in everything , I panick with the thought of going back to that house , I feel dizzy sometimes , I get up early in the morning feeling anxious , I feel I don't wanna see my in laws and stay upstairs all the time , I feel I need to urinate even if I don't have to , my muscles are always tight .. One moment I feel positive and happy and the next moment I am gone , I get lost for no reason , I feel anxious and depressed at the same time , I don't get any excitement from anything , I feel a heavy burden on my chest, I feel it takes a lot of efforts to smile and carry a conversation and then sometime I am completely ok .. I hate my mood swings and I can't figure out why .. Sometimes I have strong suicidal thoughts ... Lately I noticed that my hands shake while I try to get into the house as I am so so anxious that I just need to get in and run to my room all the time .. I constantly have to take deep breathes to relax myself ... I feel trapped and I feel detached from everybody and everything sometimes .. And this has gradually developed .. I feel very tired mentally and I have no motivation to even get up and do something about it ..
Brief Answer:
I already answered you
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back to me.
I think I already figured out these problems from your initial query and rightly suggested treatment as well as stress management.
You need to approach a psychiatrist in your city to come out of the mess and start a new life.
If you have any specific questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.
I already answered you
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back to me.
I think I already figured out these problems from your initial query and rightly suggested treatment as well as stress management.
You need to approach a psychiatrist in your city to come out of the mess and start a new life.
If you have any specific questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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