Suggest Treatment For Depression, Symptoms Of Feeling Abandoned And Suicidal

Posted on Mon, 2 Feb 2015

Question: My daughter, her husband, her husband's family have cut off from me which means I no longer see my three grandchildren aged 8,6,2. My partner is helping me but lost his temper tonight with me for crying and keeping him awake. I am 66 years old. Active. Have horses and ride. Had breast cancer 3 years ago. Fell off a horse on 1 May 2013 and broke my back and pelvis in 8 places - no surgery needed but took a while to recover. My daughter has been unpleasant to me for years. I am not perfect but I have tried to help her. Love my grandchildren and they love me but now feeling abandoned, sad and suicidal.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Consult psychiatrsit and get help soon, do not take any harmful step

Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam XXXXXXX

Thanks for writing to us.

I read your query and can understand your feelings and pain.

You have suffered from physical trouble in recent past.

You are passing through psychological problems right now.

Your history and symptoms of feeling abandoned,sad and suicidal , having guilt feeling not being perfect are suggestive of depression.

Please do not take any step which can harm you(I mean do not act on suicidal ideas)

You can surely get help from a psychiatrist.

For confirmation of depression, detail history and mental status examination are required.It is done by a psychiatrist.

After confirmation of diagnosis you can be treated with antidepressant medicines as well as counseling/psychotherapy.

Without delay please take help of doctor and try to come out of the problem.

Hope I have answered your query, I would be happy to help further.

regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj