Top Questions on Overcoming Mild Depression

Mr. Saul PereiraReparenting Technique, BA, BEd, Transactional AnalysisPsychologist

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You should never stop these medicines without your doctor's advice. Although this medication can be addictive, it is good for your anxiety. If you have the strips with you, please check the expiry date and if it is still within the expiry date, you can take it. But I advise you to meet with your doctor and let her/him monitor your medication. It is also recommended that if you don't want to take the medicine for a long time, you should seek the help of a counselor from whom you will learn skills, tools, and techniques to solve your anxiety. Anxiety has all to do with fear and your inability (or so you would tend to think) to handle the same. Fear is based on looking too much into the future and imagining things that usually do not tend to happen (usually 99% of your fears will not happen). You need to change your perception of the fearful stimulus then you can change your response to the fear. The first one is the best and will preempt the need for the second. If you are already far gone into the reaction mode, then you need both responses to counter the attack. The way we see things in life (like half-empty or half-full glass) is very dependent on our attitude. Attitude may have developed over many years but fortunately can change in a matter of sustained choices made and acted up on now. Sometimes, fear may have originated in childhood and your body, more than your brain, remembers the emotion and will react with heightened fear even for the slightest provocation or stimulus. Sometimes, you may not even need a stimulus! these matters can ideally be resolved in therapy only, and exclusively. Accordingly, you choose to see things as either threatening or as an opportunity. The opportunist will be optimistic and work with the situation to make good out of it. The individual who sees it as threatening, will, out of fear, try to avoid/run away from the situation or react with anxiety. Yes, self-belief does impact it too, but you can see that prior to that, perception will tarnish the belief system too. Here, you can see that all the resolution lies in just changing your perception/attitude, even if it is against the odds. Changing your response, despite the perception, is building up of your reserves and resources to handle any contingency that life throws up at you. And life throws up situations quite regularly and heavily. For this you need to develop a fit mind and body: the former, by meditation and mind exercises; and the later, by exercises and proper diet. You need good sleep too. Included in the development of the mind is the handling of emotions, in your case, fear. These changes will give you a handle on life and your perceptions and responses. Prayer is really powerful if you are a spiritual person. Repeat some personally framed affirmations that are geared to calming you down and building confidence. Do a personality development course too. Anything that develops you personally will be of great assistance in building resilience. 

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Dt. Ruchi SharmaBSc, MSC - Home ScienceDietitian/Nutritionist

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Hello, I am a dietician ruchi. There are multiple reasons you are not gaining weight like diet according to exercise, hereditary, food distribution stress level etc. You can consult and get assessed to find out root causes, also get a diet plan. 

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Dr. Prof Jagadeesan M SMD - PsychiatryPsychiatrist

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Yes, you can take both of them together. Good combination and no significant interactions. Good luck. 

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Dr. N S S GauriBachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (B.U.M.S)Unani Specialist

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Follow these herbal combination for complete cure brahmi vati 1 tablet twice a day smriti sagar avleh 10 gms twice a day. 

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Dr. Sajid Mohammad WaniDNB (PSYCHIATRY)Psychiatrist

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No need to worry it seems more of withdrawal symptom of ssri. your symptoms suggestive of depressive episode and need proper medication. 

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Dr. Col V C GoyalCCEBDM, PG Diploma In Clinical Cardiology, MBBS, Certificate Course In Rheumatology And Joint Disorders, Diploma In Community Mental HealthGeneral Physician

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1.no alcohol 2. Reduce body weight if over wt3. No smoking/ tobacco/drugs/ avoid pollution 4. Diet - no ghee/ butter, have mix of vegetable oils - mustard, til, ground nut, olive oil, have more green vegetables and fruits, have whole grain atta, no fried. Fast. Spicy / processed/ junk food. Less sugar, potato, rice. Less salt. 5. 30 mts brisk walk daily 6. Deep breathing exercise for 10 mts daily 7. Meditation daily for 10 mts. 6-8 hrs of sleep at night 8. Expose your body to sun for 15-20 mts daily after some oil massage to get vit d. 9. Take more water 10 maintain oral hygiene medicine can not be advised for open question ,for medicine and further advise contact on private consults good luck. 

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Dr. Vivek SPh.D - Psychotherapy & Counselling, Pr. Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), Pr. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Gestalt Psychology Master, Diploma in Shiatsu Therapy, Diploma in Hypnotics Therapy, Master of ArtsPsychologist

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Hi intrusive thoughts and depression is an outcome of something that you experienced or witnessed in your life. While medications help, it is good to meet a psychotherapist who will work with your emotions attached to the symptoms and help you recover for good. 

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Dr. Sushil Kumar SompurMBBS, MD - Psychiatry, MBA - HealthcarePsychiatrist

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I understand your concerns about medication safety, especially when taking multiple medications. Here's some general information about the medications you mentioned: Fluanxol (Flupentixol): This is an antipsychotic medication often used for schizophrenia or other similar conditions. It can also be used in lower doses for depression. Spenzo (Etizolam): This is a medication that is used for anxiety. It belongs to a class of drugs similar to benzodiazepines and has sedative and muscle-relaxant effects. Qutipin (Quetiapine): This is an antipsychotic medication often used to treat bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and as an add-on treatment for depression. Venlor XR (Venlafaxine): This is an antidepressant that belongs to the class of serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). Clonotril (Clonazepam): This is a benzodiazepine used for anxiety and seizure disorders. Regarding your specific questions: a) Banned Status: The status of medications can vary by country and region. Fluanxol and Spenzo are not universally banned but may have restrictions in certain regions. It's important to check the regulations and guidelines in your specific location. b) Combining Medications: Taking multiple medications can increase the risk of side effects and drug interactions. It is essential to follow the advice of a healthcare professional who is familiar with your medical history and the specific medications you are taking. They can provide guidance on whether these medications can be taken together, appropriate dosages, and monitoring for side effects or interactions. Remember, it's crucial to consult with your healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any medication regimen, especially when dealing with complex treatments involving multiple drugs. They can give you the most accurate and personalized advice based on your health needs and current medical condition. 

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Dr. Pankaj MahalPsychiatrist

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The medical drug which is present in above brand is escitalopram which has not shown significant interaction with pregnancy and can be taken during pregnancy if advised by your psychiatrist as per your clinical condition. 5 mg and 10 mg are the strength of the medication and final dose will depend on your clinical status and response to the medication. Contact your psychiatrist for further discussion regarding dosage. 

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Dr. Saranya DevanathanMBBS, DPMPsychiatrist

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Dear Megha, 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 days 3. 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. 

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