I am 24 years old post mbbs preparing for neet pg, and suffering from depression. Should I really need medication because I am not able to conc on my studies?

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Hello lybrate-userji, during study, taking anti depressants leads to another type of complications like sleepiness etc. Homeopathy has got complete cure for these kinds of complaints by constitutional treatment and holistic approach. I suggest you to take an appointment for consultation so that detail case can be discussed and rule out the cause and proceed further for treatment. You can consult me online. Thank you.

Meghashree P · Accepted Answer

Hello lybrate-userji, during study, taking anti depressants leads to another type of complications like sleepiness etc. Homeopathy has got complete cure for these kinds of complaints by constitutional treatment and holistic approach. I suggest you to take an appointment for consultation so that detail case can be discussed and rule out the cause and proceed further for treatment. You can consult me online. Thank you.

Saranya Devanathan · Answer

Dear lybrate-user, if you are already diagnosed, it is better to take medicines so that you will use your capacity to full extent. If you are diagnosing yourself, please take this screening test before deciding on tablets. However you need to take tablets under a psychiatrist's guidance only. Please contact your medical college department of psychiatry. Please answer the following questionnaire to know whether you need to be screened for depression and other medical conditions causing depression. Brief patient health questionnaire (bphq) over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems? Please mark as 0.not at all 1.less than 7 days 2.more than 7 days3. Nearly every day a. Little interest or pleasure in doing things b. Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless c. Trouble falling or staying asleep or sleeping too much d. Feeling tired or having little energy e. Poor appetite or overeating f. Feeling bad about yourself ? or that you are a failure or have let yourself or your family down g. Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television h. Moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed. Or the opposite ? being so fidgety or restless that you have been moving around a lot more than usual i. Thoughts that you would be better off dead or of hurting yourself in some way.

Nisheet M Patel · Answer

Please consult a psychiatrist, get your self evaluated and if required you should take medications as they will improve your functioning.

Senthilkumar As · Answer

Please contact a psychiatrist to rule out depression, and follow the advised drugs if suggested. This would surely help you concentrate on your studies. It's vital to follow good sleep hygiene, enough sleep, lifestyle and preparation tactics to boost your self-esteem and enthusiasm. Good luck!