I am suffering from depression for few days. I felt lack of sleepiness during night. Due to which I have been prescribed to take sleeping pills daily. Is it right for me?

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No it's not adviceable. It's only for temporary relief Homeopathy is a natural and non-toxic remedy for several diseases. The major advantage of homeopathy over other medication is that it does not cause any adverse side effect. It is safe and can be used at all ages without worrying about any detrimental consequence. Homeopathy is known to be very effective in treating depression. Homeopathy medicines are prescribed after a thorough study of the symptoms. Homeopathy first treats the symptoms and then provides relief; for example, the constant mental exhaustion or some unexplained physical pain. It then works on the cause of the disease. In this case, the medicines will affect and treat the hormonal disorders or neurological disorders. Following this, homeopathy medicines will try to prevent the onset of depression in future. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a homeopath.

Ramakrishna Chanduri · Accepted Answer

No it's not adviceable. It's only for temporary relief Homeopathy is a natural and non-toxic remedy for several diseases. The major advantage of homeopathy over other medication is that it does not cause any adverse side effect. It is safe and can be used at all ages without worrying about any detrimental consequence. Homeopathy is known to be very effective in treating depression. Homeopathy medicines are prescribed after a thorough study of the symptoms. Homeopathy first treats the symptoms and then provides relief; for example, the constant mental exhaustion or some unexplained physical pain. It then works on the cause of the disease. In this case, the medicines will affect and treat the hormonal disorders or neurological disorders. Following this, homeopathy medicines will try to prevent the onset of depression in future. If you wish to discuss about any specific problem, you can consult a homeopath.

Muralidhara K A · Answer

Taking sleeping pills for some time may cause dependency. Since depression is the cause for your sleep disturbance, if depression is treated your sleep architecture would be restored. Since your case requires detailed evaluation, kindly take appointment for online consultation.

Ankita Mishra · Answer

Sleeping pills cam be used safely for a short term and is it a routine prectice to prescribe sleeping pills along with antidepressant medication for a short term (upto 3-4 weeks) if a patient is Complaining of sleep disturbance. Please take the medication as prescribed and do not hesitate to consult your psychiatrist for any concerns that you have about the treatment. Also, see a psychiatrist if not done already for a detailed evaluation and further management.