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Depression
How to ask help for depression
I have been said by a doctor to do counselling. How should I do it?
How to ask family. They have never been supportive about anything. They will worry only about what relatives will say
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Ms. Rajatha Sarkar
Psychologist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi dear thanks, I appreciate your courage in seeking help from us.
Yes I understand Mental health is not that accepted in our country, people feel it's still taboo. It's ok.
That's true counseling will help you to deal with your emotions and cope with situation which you are going through for a long time. It's nothing but one to one conversation, sharing your thoughts or emotions or problems you had faced. You can explore your self with strengths, know reason for emotional disturbance.
Next Steps
you can approach psychologist through online with this app only.
Health Tips
speak with your loved ones or person you are comfortable in family, share your emotional problem, which is similar to physical issue, convey them saying that there is not a problem to take the help of experts...
you can exercise to calm your emotions, work on reasons for your issue. start hobbies which can make you happy, fix the routine, socialize with people whom you are comfortable. take care 🙂
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Ms. Kavita Sharma (PhD)
Counselling Psychologist
7 yrs exp
Udaipur
Thankyou for Sharing, I appreciate that you are approaching help from professionals. Right now your health and Mental health care is more important than to think what others will judge. You can directly approach psychologists from this Practo app there are also online counselling facilities. You can also approach Psychiatrist as they prescribe medicine, Please don't hesitate to contact one of us.
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Consult with Psychologist or Psychiatrist.
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Ms. Hema Sampath
Counselling Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes Counselling will helpful..
You can nowadays have online consultation through this app.
You can discuss with your parents and tell them, that nobody will come to know, as it will be online..
For more details you can reach me.
https://prac.to/hema-sampath-psychologist-dir
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Ms. Chellam Narendiran
Psychologist
10 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Hi,
Thinking about asking help is the first step to come out from depression. Do understand still counselling is considered as a taboo in our society. Nevertheless, the scenario has changed far better and you can speak to professionals in your place.
Next Steps
Speak with your parents and make an attempt.
Health Tips
(1) Engage productively (2) Be with people (3) Share your feelings to the person who is supportive and trustworthy (4) Make a self attempt to break the routine
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