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Asked for male, 39 years old from Hyderabad

I am 46 years old. Having depression since last 16 years. I am using paroxetine 50 mg, lamictal 300 mg and buspin 10 mg daily. Depression eased after starting lamictal, before that antidepressant alone did not help much. The problem is I get strange /weird dreams in sleep and shout loudly in the sleep and use abusive language etc in my dreams .this problem is more pronounced if I miss any of these medicines. I know very much that these medications causing this problem. I never had this problem before my depressive episodes. Because of these dreams eventhouh I feel I slept I don't feel fresh and energetic after waking up in the morning like others. It is evident that quality of sleep is poor because of sleep disturbance. Kindly advise any suitable treatment to avoid these night weird dreams and shouting etc, do that I can have deep sleep. Regards.

Dr. Sudipta Roy90%(37 ratings)

Mphil - Medical & Social Psychology, PHD...read more

Psychologist•Surat

Dear client, it is advisable that you meet your prescribing psychiatrist and share your concerns. You may also follow some sleep hygiene trchniques like not using gadgets, tv at least one hour prior to sleep time. Writing a diary entry about your feelings and activity during the day can help you to settle down emotionally before you sleep. Practice shavasana and visualise putting away all your sadness and worries into the air till it goes out of sight. This will help you get better and peaceful ...more

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Asked for male, 40 years old from Sri Ganganagar

Myself manish sharma, 39 years old from sriganganagar rajasthan, I am chemist by profession. I am getting unwanted thoughts and unstable mood and lack of concentration since 2009 after my father's death. psychiatrist doctors told me it's bipolar disorder with ocd symptoms. I have been taking fluvoxamine cr 300 lametec dt 200 buspin 5 qutipin sr 200 clonazepam 0.5 I am getting bad thoughts and lack of energy level when I stop this medication ,i almost comes to bed. I don't feel interest in any work and any part of life. I feel high body ache. I always remain busy in thoughts and do not enjoy present time. I have been to many doctors and not feeling restful. Presently my medicine is almost stopped.

Ms. Rajeshwari Murlidharan

MSc Organisational Psychiatry & Psycholo...read more

Psychologist•Mumbai

Hi. It seems like there is trauma from your father's death that hasn't been processed. Thepray can give you a safe space to work towards resolving your concerns and make progress towards a healthier future. Please consult with your psychiatrist as your symptoms are not in remission. Stopping with them can exacerbate your thoughts and mood.

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Asked for male, 17 years old from Hyderabad

Hi, I am a chronic Major depression patient since more than 15 years. I had very severe major depressive episode 15 years back, with complete numbness of brain, unexplained fatigue, almost nil short term memory with no emotions which severely hampered my otherwise exceptionally sharp memory and cheerful initially doctor put me on flunil 40 mg and Vit E 400 IU this continued for almost 10 years even though in between I had occasional bouts of depression but never that severe as first one. Even though some improvement in mood but my memory issues like poor short term Memory, poor mental agility, severe fatigue and unexplained body pains, anxiety etc not much of improvement. Later I was put on Paroxetine 50 mg, Lamictal 300 mg, buspin 15 mg. Introduction of Lamictal helped in stabilising my mood to some extent, even though not upto desirable level. Earlier the mood used to be always well below base level. Buspin helped me in anxiety. Now the major problem is persisting poor short term memory, lack of fast grasping and process of brain. There is still lot of room for mood elevation from the current level. Kindly suggest add on medication that can elevate my mood above base level ad in particular short term memory issues. Regards.

Dr. Saul Pereira94%(49777 ratings)

Reparenting Technique, BA, BEd, Transact...read more

Psychologist•Bangalore

I think you have done reasonably well for such a long period of depression. I am quite disappointed that you did not or were not guided to seek therapeutic help for your depression in tandem with the medication. It is still not too late to seek counseling help and learn some skills, tools, and techniques to help cope with your disorder. You will regain more composure an feel of higher spirits over time and may need to rely less on medication if advised. It will help in the meantime to do the fol...more

Asked for male, 49 years old from Chennai

Hi, I am a chronic Major depression patient since more than 15 years. I had very severe major depressive episode 15 years back, with complete numbness of brain, unexplained fatigue, almost nil short term memory with no emotions which severely hampered my otherwise exceptionally sharp memory and cheerful initially doctor put me on flunil 40 mg and Vit E 400 IU this continued for almost 10 years even though in between I had occasional bouts of depression but never that severe as first one. even though some improvement in mood but my memory and psychosomatic problems like poor short term Memory, poor mental agility, severe fatigue and unexplained body pains, anxiy etc not much of improvement. Later I was put on Paroxetine 50 mg, Lamictal 300 mg, buspin 15 mg. Introduction of Lamictal helped in improving my mood reasonably .Earlier the mood used to be always well below base level. buspin helped me in anxiety. Now the major problem is persisting poor short term memory, lack of fast grasping and process of brain. There is still lot of room for mood elevation from the current level.

Dr. Saranya Devanathan93%(3842 ratings)

MBBS, DPM

Psychiatrist•Bangalore

Dear Ramesh,
You are on appropriate treatment pharmacologically. You need to live better with your disorder. You need therapy for it. Come out in detail, with examples of loss of short term memory and how it has affected your life. In the therapy, you will learn different ways of dealing with it. Once that i done, you will be more confident and happy about yourself.

Health Query

I am 42 years suffering from depression since last 20 years currently using 50 mg paroxetine, 300 mg lamictal and 10 mg buspin for anxiety. even though moodlevel improved to 60 percent of pre depression levels, cognitive impairment specially short term memory n fast processing of brain happened at the time of depression could not improve which is hampering my working skills that require good memory n quick thought process does not improve. Please suggest any add on medication that specifically address cognitive problems mentioned above. I used to have excellent memory and quick grasping before depressive episode. Please help.

Dr. Vinod Kumar Goyal90%(229 ratings)

MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor o...read more

Psychiatrist•Nadiad

You are under cover of good medicine with good doctor. What you can add is. To know the cause of depression. First with psychological testing like TAT or Rorschach with the help of clinical psychologist.& then based on that add Psychotherapy. If does not respond then Ketamine therapy is the best option - if available at your area if does not respond get treated with RTMS therapy - a latest therapy for depression without medicine - go to google for details if not available then go for electric sh...more

Health Query

I have depression since last 10 years and improved with medication. Currently taking paroxetine 50 mg lamictal 200 mg and buspin 10. But my sleep quality is very poor at night. I keep shouting and talking in sleep, getting weird dreams and act accordingly which is causing lot of inconvenience to my wife and others. This is happening since long. This will be more severe when I miss any medication on a particular day. Kindly advise good add on medication so that I can sleep without disturbance during nights. I don't want to disturb current medication as I am comfortable wrt to depression.

Mr. Rajan P93%(895 ratings)

M.Sc - Applied Psychology, P.G.Dip.in Gu...read more

Psychologist•Madurai

Dear Lybrate user, no doubt you are on good medications. But, you do need to increase your physical activities and have talk therapy (psychological counseling) in addition to your medicines, which may help you get quality sleep.

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Asked for male, 49 years old from Hyderabad

I am 49 years old with chronic depression since last 20 years. On depression medication 50 mg paroxetine and 200 mg lamictal. During night times when I go to sleep I experience sudden involuntary jerks in my body and I am quite aware of them. My wife says you are trembling in sleep and also experience loud snoring, vague dreams and acting out the dreams like kicking and shouting. Kindly advise what could be the problem. It will be very embarrassing for me when I visit my relatives place and has to stay back at their place in night, as I shout and use abusive words in sleep almost every day. Sometimes I am aware of these things sometimes and sometimes not unless someone informs me next day. Mostly happen during early hours of morning.

Ms. Harsharan Kaur Randhawa90%(91 ratings)

MA Guidance and Counseling, Pursuing PG ...read more

Psychologist•Noida

Dear Lybrate user
as you have been suffering from depression since last 20 yrs, you have been taking medicine, but it seems you have not seemed counseling. It's very very important to understand that in these cases, along with the medicines, counseling is also required. Medicine will not be so effective unless you address your issues that are deep rooted inside your mind in the form of thoughts. Taking medicine is an easy option, counseling is time consuming but is very effective.
Medici...more

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Asked for male, 50 years old from Hyderabad

I am 50 years old. Since last 6 months I am having stomach bloating and uneasiness in stomach immediately after taking meals. appetite also very poor. I am forced to go to stools sometime after taking meals either it can be breakfast, lunch or dinner. The stool is semi solid (neither hard nor too watery) I feel like incomplete bowel moment and has to go to wash room again immediately 1 to 2 times after first bowel moment to feel complete and comfortable. This is causing lot of inconvenience to me. Kindly advice proper medication. I am on antidepressant medication since last 12 years. Paroxetine 50 mg and lamictal 200 mg, but this is the first time I am experiencing this problem. Kindly advise..

Dr. Karuna Chawla95%(121284 ratings)

BHMS

Homeopathy Doctor•Noida

Take home cooked, fresh light food. Drink boiled water. Take ors. Maintain active life style
curd is good for u.
Avoid fast foods, spicy n fried foods
homeopathy offers good results. For details consult online.

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Asked for male, 38 years old from Anantapur

Sir/ madam I am sekhar. I have dysthymia, anxiety disorder, moderate mania, l5-s1, slipped disc, urge incontinence (overactivebladder) chronic fatigue syndrome. Last 18 years I tired so many medicines 3 months due to I discontinued medicines. I am severe lazy and very severe procrastinate. Last 6 months back psychiatrist gave me tab duloxetine20 mg, tab olanzapine 5 mg, divalproex sodium500. For 20 days. I take these medicines now. Due to corona situation I don't want to consult psychiatrist. How continue and increase dosages. I am a pharmacist. Age 40 years. Can I take lamictal instead of divalproex sodium. Quetiapine or olanzapine which is the beat for me.

Dr. Abhinav Joshi90%(48 ratings)

MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor o...read more

Psychiatrist•Dehradun

Dear sekhar,
what are your current dosages of psychotropics and the clear indication of each? What are your current active symptoms, though it is understandable that you have bipolar disorder but what type, I donât know yet.
As being a pharmacist yourself, I am expecting you to have this information about yourself.
You can mail me at email to discuss these issues in detail, as it will be tricky to titrate multiple medications.
Take care.

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Asked for male, 48 years old from Hyderabad

I am having major depression since last 15 years. The first episode is very severe with complete numbness in brain resulting in severe short term memory issues. Later I had few episodes but not that severe. Currently I am using paroxetine 50 mg, lamictal 300 mg and buspirone 10 mg. even though there is some improvement in depression, my short term memory not much improvement seen. Forget things where I placed few minutes before etc. Kindly advice add on medication that can address my memory issues especially short term memory and slow processing of brain. Before depressive episode I used to have excellent memory and sharp grasping which never returned after my first major depressive episode kindly suggest suitable add on medicine.

Dr. Saranya Devanathan93%(3842 ratings)

MBBS, DPM

Psychiatrist•Bangalore

Dear lybrate-user,
because of continuous lamictal 300 mg, you are able to experience only mild episodes of depression. Otherwise, it would have been severe. For this mild symptoms of memory loss, you need antidepressants. You are already on paroxetine 50 mg. Your psychiatrist will decide about the dose and addons like buspirone. You can try mindfulness practice so that the input to your memory is increased.

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