For past 2 year I have depression issue and also ibs-c I used paroxetine & escitalopram, prozac but always get side effects now Dr. prescribed me prothiaden (dosulepin) I use now 12 days although I did not feel any change yet my problem is still there does dosulepin helps in ibs c?
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Dear Lybrate user, it must be hard going through depression. With regard to medication it's best to consult a psychiatrist. But i'll also suggest that you go for psychological counseling/ therapy. Therapy will help you manage depression with certain strategies and techniques. Especially cognitive behaviour therapy is proven and widely used to treat depression. Therapy will also help you in the long term. Once you've learned to manage, you can also reduce your dependence on medications. Please consult a psychologist. If you need help you can contact me as well on Lybrate. Regards, aaradhana reddy.
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For ibs with depression there is a specific combination of medication which works. The doctor has tried regular antidepressants which though are good, for some may not improve well, and as you said may have tolerability issues. Consult an astute psychiatrist online or in person. Good luck.
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Dear Sam, Every antidepressant including dosulepin has a role in treating IBS. Since dosulepin acts on two different neurotransmitters, it might be helpful for you. Please try adequate dose and for at least 6 weeks before discarding it as useless.
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Stop caring too much. Always smile back or laugh at people trying to depress you with their words or other activities. It will help you to avoid them and enhance your confidence. Do not forget to make eye contact :p. Listen to your favourite music and spend your free time with your parents, because at the end only your parents will support you in your good / bad times. Try to hangout or have walk with your pet if you have one :). You will learn what unconditional love is! you will forget everything for a moment and your vision towards life will change. Keep yourself busy as much as you can. You will not get time to think of unnecessary things which lead you to depression. Most lmportant, wake up early in the morning and go to morning walk or join people doing meditation. Trust me you will be feeling very happy and healthy after that. Read books, novels etc whenever you are free. If you cannot sleep at night due to stress then wake up and start reading .you will feel better and dizzy after sometime. Try to intract with strangers alteast once per day. You will feel very confident and will not get depressive thoughts. Go to your appstore and download this amazing app yourdost. Main advantage of this app is you can share your problems chasing you and you can get solutions from professionals. Its a very good app. Play outdoor games specially with childern :). Have a adventurous trip with your friends or family. Watch tv series you like.
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Give the medicine smoe time to show its effects. Better results are seen after 6 weeks.
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