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What To Do For Depression In Old Age?

My father is 93 and has undergone some hard times of late and is depressed because of this. His family doctor put him on celexa and it has made him worse. I told him to call his doctor and tell him he wanted to go off the med but to make sure he could just stop taking it. He had only been on it for 10 days. I was just looking to see if there was something mild he could take without a lot of side effects.
Tue, 2 Sep 2014
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Hello,

First i would like to thanking you for writing to us,

Now i would like to inform you that its common in peoples that in old age depression.

Nothing to worry about it.

Its because of following things -

1.Unexplained or aggravated aches and pains
2.Feelings of hopelessness or helplessness
3.Anxiety and worries
4.Memory problems
5.Lack of motivation and energy
6.Slowed movement and speech
7.Irritability
8.Loss of interest in socializing and hobbies
9.Neglecting personal care (skipping meals, forgetting meds, neglecting personal hygiene)

So, Just try to make him happy and try to be happy that's all i could say here.

Wishing you a good luck for your father.

Thanks & Regards,
Dr. Gaurav Prajapati
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What To Do For Depression In Old Age?

Hello, First i would like to thanking you for writing to us, Now i would like to inform you that its common in peoples that in old age depression. Nothing to worry about it. Its because of following things - 1.Unexplained or aggravated aches and pains 2.Feelings of hopelessness or helplessness 3.Anxiety and worries 4.Memory problems 5.Lack of motivation and energy 6.Slowed movement and speech 7.Irritability 8.Loss of interest in socializing and hobbies 9.Neglecting personal care (skipping meals, forgetting meds, neglecting personal hygiene) So, Just try to make him happy and try to be happy that s all i could say here. Wishing you a good luck for your father. Thanks & Regards, Dr. Gaurav Prajapati