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Suggest Treatment For Depression
Am experiencing major feeling of loss, oldest daughter moved out over year ago, 2nd daughter will be 11th grader and son will be 9th grade next year. Am wondering what I will do with my life once they are gone. Been crying for 2 days and am thinking life is over. Am cancer survivor and had e teeth pulled Monday and was on pain killer and penicillin. Am so scared that I can t stop crying PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT HAVE CREDIT CARD
Tue, 9 Feb 2021
Hi,
1. As the primary reason is a stressful life event [bereavement / illness], which negatively affects how you feel, behave and act, thus could be classified as psychotic depression or major depressive disorder. However, you should consult with a psychiatrist if you don't feel right since a blended approach is required.
2. The choice of medicine will vary from doctor to doctor, and from locality to locality, so initially remain under single supervision and let your body know about the effects of the drugs prescribed and thereafter one can change / add or substitute a drug [in consultation with his psychiatrist].
3. Eat a healthy diet, stay away from caffeine, alcohol, spices, pickles, drink green tea, take an apple, banana, dates, practice relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation, and pranayam
4. Since drug therapy is generally only palliative treatment, we have to look at cognitive and behavioral strategies and especially nutritional strategies.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Munish Sood, Ayurveda Specialist
1. As the primary reason is a stressful life event [bereavement / illness], which negatively affects how you feel, behave and act, thus could be classified as psychotic depression or major depressive disorder. However, you should consult with a psychiatrist if you don't feel right since a blended approach is required.
2. The choice of medicine will vary from doctor to doctor, and from locality to locality, so initially remain under single supervision and let your body know about the effects of the drugs prescribed and thereafter one can change / add or substitute a drug [in consultation with his psychiatrist].
3. Eat a healthy diet, stay away from caffeine, alcohol, spices, pickles, drink green tea, take an apple, banana, dates, practice relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation, and pranayam
4. Since drug therapy is generally only palliative treatment, we have to look at cognitive and behavioral strategies and especially nutritional strategies.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Munish Sood, Ayurveda Specialist
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