Major Depressive Disorder Questions

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.

Hello, lybrate-user I read your concern regarding your friend. She is going through a bad phase where she is facing some behaviour changes and recalling the past events which is leading to distress. So here I have to suggest you to consult a psychologist or mental health professional who will help your friend to get rid off this issue. A psychologist can apply the therapy which will help her in overcoming the problem.

For the tremor in your behind, it must be investigated since you have spondylitis, and may have nothing to do with your anxiety/depression. It seems that you overcame your depression for the doctor to take you off of the medication but the anxiety prevailed or has returned. That also means that your recovery has good potential. I suggest that you combine your medication along with therapy from a counselor. This combination will enable you to learn about your emotions and develop tools in the bar...more

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...more

I can offer some general information that might be helpful. It's essential to consult with a healthcare professional, preferably a neurologist, about your persistent symptoms. The heaviness and tightness you're experiencing in your left head for an extended period could have various causes, and it's important to have a thorough evaluation to determine the underlying issue. Here are some possibilities to consider:
tension headaches: tension headaches can cause a sensation of tightness or pres...more

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brahmi vati 1 tablet twice a day
smriti sagar avleh 10 gm twice a day.

You are likely suffering from reactive depression, due to external stressors. Discuss the same with your spouse if he is receptive and seek help from a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist for counselling. Good luck.

Hello Lybrate user, use homoeopathic medications for your problem to get instant and effective results. Its curable, no need to worry about. Homoeopathic medicines plays excellent role to treat such problems in a hollistic way without any side effect. I suggest you to message me your complete history in private chat with all reports & details & consult online through Lybrate. I will guide you for holistic & effective results with homoeopathy! take care! best regards:)

You are advised to seek counseling along with the medication for anxiety and depression. Life is full of problems as a norm. Any attempts to escape will never help: you must learn to face these problems every day with good success. The counselor will help you in this regard. I also strongly believe that every crisis offers an opportunity for change, if you seek it and grab the opportunity. Please meet with a counselor and work on your emotions, particularly anger and fear. Exercise is very impor...more

I think your daughter may be treated for Bipolar 1. I suggest you take her immediately to a counselor and treat her with talk therapy too. In her later adolescence, there are likely to be some unresolved issues that may go as far as prenatal influences. It comes up at this time seeking a resolution. But unfortunately not many are aware of this and will go untreated and compound the disorder. Both parents must also accompany her to help trace the problems encountered in childhood. There are certa...more