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Suggest Treatment For Suicidal Thoughts In A 66 Year Old

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Posted on Fri, 12 Sep 2014
Question: I am a 66 yr old female. Married for 46 yrs. with 4 grown children. One passed away 13 yrs ago. He had an MDPhd very successful. He left two boys. I have a total of 8 very loving grandchildren. Ages 18-1yr. I have totally worn my mind & heart in all of them. I have always been a super wife, mom, grandmother and friend to many. I have been under psychiatric care fore the last 36 yrs,,PRESENTLY,I AM THINKING OF SUICIDE BECAUSEI AM TOTALLY PHYSICALLY&MENTALLYNEXHAUTED. EVERYDAY,IM SORRYNTHATNI WORK UP. I SINCERELY NO ONE WOULD MISS ME. I AM TIRED OF TRYING TO GO ON ANYMORE. I WANT TO TAKE AN oOVERDOSE OF SOMETHING AND DIE PEACEHFULLY iN MY SLEEP AND HAVE NO FUNERAL. IM A DIISAPPOINTMENT TO ALL.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (35 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You need to consult psychiatrist/doctor immidiately

Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam,

I can understand your agony and pain. You are in sever depression with suicidal ideas.
For that you need indoor treatment by a psychiatrist.
Without waiting or hesitation you tell your relative or some friend about your situation and if there is none please contact your doctor soon.
Until you get help from someone , PLEASE DO NOT ACT ON YOUR DEATH WISHES BY ANY MEAN. You can be normal with treatment.
Citalopram is an old drug.There are many newer medicines which can help you a lot.
Electro Convulsive Therapy (ECT) is one of the choices for severe depression with suicidal ideas.
Your situation is an emergency form psychiatry point of view.
Hope you will try to follow what I have mentioned.
regards,
Dr. Chintan Solanki.
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Suggest Treatment For Suicidal Thoughts In A 66 Year Old

Brief Answer: You need to consult psychiatrist/doctor immidiately Detailed Answer: Hello Madam, I can understand your agony and pain. You are in sever depression with suicidal ideas. For that you need indoor treatment by a psychiatrist. Without waiting or hesitation you tell your relative or some friend about your situation and if there is none please contact your doctor soon. Until you get help from someone , PLEASE DO NOT ACT ON YOUR DEATH WISHES BY ANY MEAN. You can be normal with treatment. Citalopram is an old drug.There are many newer medicines which can help you a lot. Electro Convulsive Therapy (ECT) is one of the choices for severe depression with suicidal ideas. Your situation is an emergency form psychiatry point of view. Hope you will try to follow what I have mentioned. regards, Dr. Chintan Solanki.