Major Depressive Disorder Questions

I think you are having the gastric problem due to improper digestion. Avoid any type of exercises if you feel uncomfortable with it.
whole body massage with Mahanarayan oil followed by sun bath or steam fomentation alternate will be beneficial for you. Take proper sleep at night .

The usual duration to know whether the medication is working or not in ocd is 4-6 weeks, during which your doctor might increase the dose of medication depending on the response.

Your doctor may prescribe lithium for long periods of time (months or years). It's important to continue treatment, even when you feel well. Lithium is not a cure, but it is able to help control symptoms and prevent relapse while you are taking it. For probable betterment by alternative, pl talk in details by booking audio or video call.

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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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.

The best way to take Sertraline (200 mg), whether as a single dose or split into two doses (100 mg in the morning and 100 mg at night), varies depending on individual factors like your response to the medication, side effects, and your doctor's advice. Some people might benefit from splitting the dose to reduce side effects or to maintain more consistent drug levels throughout the day, while others do well with a single dose. It's essential to follow your doctor's instructions and discuss any co...more

I'm truly sorry to hear about the challenges you're facing. Managing depression and anxiety, especially during pregnancy, can be incredibly difficult. It's important to remember that i'm not a doctor, but I can provide some general information.
Nexito, known generically as escitalopram, is an antidepressant medication typically used to treat depression and anxiety. The safety of using escitalopram during pregnancy isn't completely clear-cut. There's some evidence suggesting that taking ssris...more

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 mu...more

It's good that you're thinking carefully about how to manage your medication, particularly when it comes to tapering off drugs like nexito plus (which usually contains escitalopram, an antidepressant, and clonazepam, a benzodiazepine). Here are some general principles for safely discontinuing medications like these:
gradual reduction: tapering off medication, particularly antidepressants and benzodiazepines, should generally be done gradually. This helps to minimize withdrawal symptoms. The ...more

Hello lybrate-user, this is deepiksha (psychologist) I read your concern. Wht I will suggest you to take the psychotherapy because the behavioural changes you are facing is not normal. Aap medicines ke sath counselling k sessions lijiye jiske andr therapies hoti hai taaki apke jo bhi triggers hai and issues h wo phle address ho unka cause pta chale ki ye anger and sleep problems q aari h unko apn counselling se kaise sahi kar skte h uske baad apko fark dikhega. Please take professional counselli...more