Hello I wanted to ask why do I feel lonely n stressful most of d tym. N why I do not feel lyk meditating I mn it's juz Nothing feels gud. Neither can I sleep properly without pills n m taking medications for depression n anxiety but still nothing feels Gud. I mn I think my happiness depend on others. How can I b happy with my own company.

Dr. Chayanika SarmaPsychiatrist10yrs exp

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It seems there are immense negative thoughts & pessimism inside you which are disturbing you lot. You better talk to your attending doctor about your feeling low & lonely with depressed thoughts, & that the symptoms are persisting even after taking medicines for anxiety & Depression. Your doctor will then re evaluate you & adjust your medicines accordingly. Take the prescribed medicines regularly & in time. You can also go for counseling sessions to get relief from those disturbing symptoms faster. Along with, take the following measures to help yourself: •Try to lead an active life & maintain a healthy lifestyle. Go for a walk, exercise regularly, do some yoga or relaxation techniques daily. •Try to be contented with what is in hand. Over expectation is usually harmful. •Set goals which are realistic & within your capability & try to pursue them. •Do not spend time alone. Spend time with friends, family members or well wishers with whom you feel comfortable & positive. •Read motivational books & quotes. •Spend some time daily recollecting the good moments in your life. •Try to evaluate things practically & rationally. •Avoid people who spreads negativity or demoralize you. •Avoid watching or reading mind disturbing things like violence, crime, horrors etc. •Maintain a daily routine. •Pursue your hobbies or keep a pet. •Every day spend some time with nature & try to feel its beauty. •Stay away from substance of abuse like alcohol, cannabis, inhalants, drugs etc. •If any problem is there in your life, put your maximum effort & try to solve it. Work to enhance your problem solving skills & coping skills. If you are not able to solve any problem yourself, discuss about it with a well wisher or take professional help. •Keep reminding yourself the fact that people with bigger problems exist in this world. Then your problem will seem trivial. •Read or watch comedies & laugh to your fullest. •Above all, keep reminding yourself that life is precious & one is gifted with this life for once only. Every moment, every day is precious & life once lost can never be regained back. Wish you speedy recovery. 

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