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DEPRESSION
I am suffering from negative thoughts and all unrealistic things come in my mind and also my concentration and vision is also affected a little bit. i am facing all this from last 6 months i just wanted to know is it depression and how long it takes for treatment.
As now it has started interfering in day to day activities also there is lack of self esteem
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Hello, from whatever you’ve said it does sound like depression. However, it is important to get diagnosis done. I am going to suggest a few tips here, however these will not cure your depression. They will help you manage it on and off. Ideally you must visit a professional at the earliest. It will surely make a difference.
Health Tips
1. Avoid making important decisions right now- since you aren’t completely fine your thoughts and feelings are coloured in a different light and your decisions may not be completely appropriate for the context.
2. Eat healthy- see to it that you have a balanced diet. Food plays a major role in mental health and wellness.
3. Engage in activities that make you feel good- there are chances that you may not like many things right now. Try and figure if there is anything that interests you, even a short walk in the garden will do.
4. Avoid staying alone for too long- cutting out from the world may feel comfortable for sometime but eventually it will only add more fodder to your negative thoughts and feelings. So stay connected to near and dear ones, if possible share your concerns with them.
5. Chunking work- whatever work or tasks you may have , please break it down into smaller tasks and achieveable parts so that you don’t feel burdened with anything.
6. Please feel free to seek professional help. It is required.
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It does indicate depression
Is there any stress going on as well?
What are the negative thoughts about? Feeling of helplessness hopelessness and worthlessness?
Treatment is through medicine and psychotherapy sometimes both depending upon severity
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Hello Friend, Good that you are seeking a help here. All the mentioned symptoms are showing the sign of anxiety in your mind. Just observe and analyze what's happening around you in recent times. May be work related stress or relationship issues or financial issues, lifestyle can be influencing with negative thoughts and stress.
Be positive. You can overcome this by taking a professional help of a psychology expert. You may need to follow certain changes in your lifestyle routine, dietary, follow certain self therapies or exercise along with counseling support.
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Feel free to reach out to me online through Practo for further detailed evaluation and suitable recommendation that you can follow practically to overcome this problem. Be positive. You will be alright soon.
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Feeling low, having crying spells, sleep and appetite disturbances, and difficulty in concentration and attention are some of the signs of Depression. Consult a Psychiatrist for a detailed assessment. It is likely with medication and counselings the symptoms will improve. If you are feeling suicidal or hopeless consult a Psychiatrist immediately.
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