Sir I am a student of b.sc. Third year I have been reading sex stories from 11th standard. I have also addiction of masturbation and I have attempted some sexual assault in my family. I am completing my graduation since 5 years and that is only three years course. I am a very shy and introvert. I always live alone. I am having thoughts of suicide and suffering from depression. Please tell me is it possible to get out of this shit. I am using etilaam s 10 tab is it normal tab. And will I be able to start living my life without this drug. My mom is very worried about me. Please help.

Dr. Saranya DevanathanPsychiatrist48yrs exp

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Dear Lybrate-user, Sorry to hear about your sufferings. Please consult a psychiatrist to get diagnosed. If you are suffering from major depressive disorder, then etilaam alone is not the tablets for you. You need an antidepressant tablet in sufficient dose. Only anxiety will be reduced with etilaam and it will given only for 3-4 weeks initially. Depending on the diagnosis of depression, the duration of tablets will be decided. In most persons, it will be around 6 months or so. Basically if you are shy, introvert and live alone, the diagnosis may be different needing longer time of treatment.  

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Mrs. Meghna SinghPsychologist2yrs exp

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Dear lybrate-user, this is actually sad that gradually you have been sucked into this mental state of yours. Please specify if you have taken up any kind of counselling therapies along with medication? First and foremost believe in yourself and have faith and trust that you can and will be able to come out of this situation. Somewhere you have to gather your will power to stop or reduce the mal-adaptive actions. You need to have at least some social contact to develop or re-develop your social skills, very important to take you away from your loneliness. Talk with real people your parents, your friends, discuss your issues don't shy off, I know it might sound and feel very difficult but it is required urgently. Lack of success, appreciation, acknowledgement, failure and your fixation on sexual activities has pushed you into this state. Medicine shall only calm you for some time, or reduce your physical symptoms but it cannot resolve your internal conflicts, your thought processes or any trauma (you might have suffered in childhood) for that you require to consult a professional who can help you understand your current state and provide you with therapeutic solution to come out of your suffering. Introduce physical activity running, yoga etc. (outside of your home) to energize yourself and release all the toxins. Focus or spend some time in your interests like any sports, eat on time and healthy food. The idea is to keep yourself engaged in constructive activities. Coming to your studies, you need to realize to make something of your life you have to study for that your need to work hard there is no shortcut to it. A kind request again do talk to a counselor to have a thorough assessment and therapy (e.g. Cognitive behaviour therapy). You can even consult online here at Lybrate. Wish you all the best, humans have huge potential to do anything hence buckle up and keep the faith.  

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