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Suggest Treatment For Depression

My father is undergoing a stage of depression since last 7-8 months. Neither he is attending his office nor having proper food. Thats why he has lost his weight drastically.He has developed negetivity for himself and surrounding.Plz suggest some opinion as to what should I do???
Fri, 21 Nov 2014
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The symptoms like missing office, skipping meals, significant loss of weight and negative views toward self (worthlessness) or towards others (helplessness) are definitely due to depression. I would advise you to take him to a Psychiatrist for proper treatment. Medicines like SSRIs as Fluoxetine, Sertraline, Paroxetine etc are commonly used antidepressants and have good results.

As he is having such symptoms since last 6-7 months so there is need for proper treatment. Apart from medicines non-medicinal treatment like Cognitive Behaviour Therapy have good results.

Also start giving him supplements containing Vitamin B12, Omega 3 Fatty Acids. These will help in early improvement.

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Suggest Treatment For Depression

Thanks for asking from HCM The symptoms like missing office, skipping meals, significant loss of weight and negative views toward self (worthlessness) or towards others (helplessness) are definitely due to depression. I would advise you to take him to a Psychiatrist for proper treatment. Medicines like SSRIs as Fluoxetine, Sertraline, Paroxetine etc are commonly used antidepressants and have good results. As he is having such symptoms since last 6-7 months so there is need for proper treatment. Apart from medicines non-medicinal treatment like Cognitive Behaviour Therapy have good results. Also start giving him supplements containing Vitamin B12, Omega 3 Fatty Acids. These will help in early improvement. Thanks