Mood Disorder Treatment 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.

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

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

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

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