I am 53 year old women, suffering from depression for over 2 years. The trouble is more in mornings. Panic attacks are also there. Whenever my schedule of work and living changes it becomes more. Under the presumption of Menopause HRT treatment has been given with not much effect. Some homeopathic medicines have also been given. Meditation and yoga and exercises have been very meticulously tried. I travelled to India twice during this period. As soon as I land in India, whole trouble just disappears, as if it was never there. On landing back it remains OK for a few months (2-3) months and returns. There are no problems within family. Have excellent husband and in-laws and gifted daughter (16) and son (12), very loving too. Children are getting affected which is a serious concern. Any change in routine adversely affects. Please advise.

Dr. R.Manoj RaghavanPsychologist19yrs exp

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Hi lybrate-user even though you feel that you have a supporting family, your description of the problems suggests that there may be the following reasons for your problems 1. May be you have a sense of unconscious insecurity in places other than india, the place where you feel have you have your own people all around you 2. You may be experiencing feelings of loneliness primary because you may not be sharing your needs wants and experiences freely with you family members, may be because of time limitations or the assumption that your family members may not be interested in it 3. You may be taking too much of responsibility related to the family when you are along with them which may be creating stress in you and you are unable to find time for yourself or relax however what ever may be the cause cbt may be the best mode of therapy that can help you to handle the problem. So get in touch with a clinical psychologist practicing cbt at the earliest. 

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