I have major depressive disorder from past 10 years. I feel tired, negative most of the times and avoid engaging in activities that I like. I have trouble in doing everyday task because of my slow brain function and cognitive issues. I struggle with verbal communication, memory, concentration and learning new things. I feel depressed and my self esteem is too low. It is affecting my work and personal life. I have lots of regrets about my past and I think my future will be bad. I was talking sertraline 5 years back which was working well for cognitive function and my mood too. But right now I am taking escitalopram 10 mg which is making me sleepy. I was reading that vortioxetin improves cognitive function in major depressive disorder. I do yoga, pranayama and meditation now most of the days when I feel good. I have marriage proposal and I want to get better and do good in life. Please advise what best I can do to completely get well.
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Dear lybrate-user, from your current state, it appears that your depression is not completely resolved. This must surely be affecting your satisfaction with your life and functioning. If you responded well to sertraline in the past, I would suggest that you discuss with your psychiatrist about returning to it. People respond differently to each antidepressant. And the goal of treatment that you become free of symptoms. All the best!
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Hello, for depression complaints, if you want to go in safer way, I strongly recommend to follow some ayurveda treatments too. They are helpful along with your yoga, pranayama and a proper diet. Do not get confused much about the treatment approaches.
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As you told rightly escitalopram makes certain people more groggy. Consult a psychiatrist and you can try sertraline as before or newer antidepressants. Do not self medicate. Good luck.
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