I am suffering from depression from 5 year first I can take allopathic medicine cipralex and I take this medicine then stop this when I feel good and healthy so from 1 months ago I can stop the allopathic medicines and start herbal capsule st. John?s wort this is product of nature bounty so I feel good know but I want to take advice from professional and I have some minor depressed some time.

Mr. Saul PereiraPsychologist51yrs exp

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Please do not regulate the medication like this yourself. Always involve a professional with regard to use and dosage of medicines. Please go back to your doctor and describe your symptoms. I also suggest that you seek the help of a counselor. In the meantime please do the following sincerely because you could resolve the problem better with good cooperation: have a good night?s sleep, have a good breakfast of more proteins, meditate often, remain free of stress, eat a lot of fiber, nuts, avocado, exercise regularly, eat dark chocolate, do yoga meditation exercises, spend time in nature or gardening, etc. I suggest you do the opposite of what this depression makes you feel like doing (actually, not doing): you will need to fight this condition. You must become active; stay upright during the daylight time; meet people; never sleep during the day, wake up by 6 am every day, play some active games, especially contact games, do physical exercises, talk to people and join some social clubs, attend yoga classes etc. Watch sitcoms on tv or comedies and cheer yourself up. Go for excursions in groups, for outings, camps, conferences, and religious conventions. Get a pet dog and spend time training it, exercising it and relating to it. Expose yourself to some sunlight every day, at least, 30 minutes but not in the scorching heat. Whatever happens, please incorporate these three important adaptations in your life: always be responsible, be respectful, and be functional. If you did these three, lots of things will go well in life. Please pray and have faith in god to alleviate your sufferings. Don?t wait for others to help. Use your own motivation, which might be at its lowest, but persevere and win this battle. Above all to be really happy, you need to live in love and for love. Learn all about emotions and how to handle them and that will get you out of the depression rather easily and quickly. A counselor is there only to facilitate you, all the hard word must come from you, and your cooperation with that person is very critical for your success. Be positive every day and learn to be contented with what you have. Do some left brain exercises: it is the happy brain. Here are a few suggestions: shut your left nostril and breathe, move your eyes from right to left and vice versa for at least half a minute at a time, and do callisthenic exercises with some form of counting, regularly. Whatever happens please cooperate with the therapy and do not discontinue until the condition is completely resolved.  

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Dr. Jitendriya BiswalPsychiatrist8yrs exp

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Hi Thanks for seeking help here. After carefully listening to your history n evaluating the issue we suggests that you should need proper psychiatry consultation and counselling Feel free to consult with me here in lybrate for further clarification and doubts if any with nominal fees. Happy to help you. Wish you good health. Get well soon. Regards  

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Ms. Simran Kaur AnandPsychologistyrs exp

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Hi lybrate-user. Please don't change your medicines constantly! stick to one doctor and take medicines regularly and don't skip it! if you are feeling depress pls take help we are here for you .discuss with us! thank you stay healthy!  

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