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I am a medico preparing for pg entrance this is my 2nd year of attempt I feel I am facing severe depression I m unable to focus on my studies I sometimes keep sitting n staring on any particular object with constant tension going on in my mind I don't feel like eating I m unable to sleep and sometimes I feel like eating a lot n I keep sleeping whole day I don't have interest in activities in which earlier I was interested I don't want to even clean my surroundings or change my dress or do my day to day activities I always hv negative thoughts in my mind like I m useless I should die I hv no one to share my feelings so I started taking sertaline 50 mg bt I feel I am gaining weight due to this medicine plz suggest what should I do as my exams are very near
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I can understand the difficult situation that you are facing in your life right now . It seems that the stressful situations regarding your entrance is causing you these distressing symptoms and that you are unable to manage them in a healthy manner . It is advisable that you start practicing yoga and meditation on a regular basis , try and maintain a healthy lifestyle as eating healthy is very crucial . Try and talk to your close family members and friends and engage yourself in activities which involve them. Try and put alarms on your phone as reminders of tasks to be done . Try and maintain a thought journal in which you can write 3 positive events of the day. It is suggested that you seek help from a clinical psychologist for a proper diagnosis and formulation of a treatment plan to help you learn positive and healthy coping strategies for the same . You can also get in touch with me through the practo app for any further help or guidance.
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meditation and yoga , spend quality time with close family members and friends , maintain a healthy lifestyle , put alarms on phone as reminders of tasks to be done , maintain a thought journal
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Hello Friend, Good that you are seeking a help here. Don't hold on such emotional disturbance within when you are noticing it's creating negativity in your day-to-day life and normal functioning. Don't hesitate to take the next logical step of address it through professional help. First ventilate your feelings, emotions and problems openly with a mental health professional like us. Such open discussions can provide a lot of clarity to know yourself better and get a different perspective about your problem and suitation to handle. Choose online counseling which should be convenient and easy for you to approach and continue in such scenario. Feel free to reach me online for further evaluation assistance to overcome this depression and weight gain issues. Be positive. You will be alright soon.
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Hi
I can see that you are quite distressed.
Feeling low, lack of interest, crying spells, feeling hopeless, disturbed sleep and appetite are all symptoms of depression. Please see a psychiatrist for a detailed evaluation which also includes a physical examination and blood test to rule out any physical cause like thyroid abnormality. Treatment of depression consists of medications as well as psychological therapy. Sertraline is an antidepressant used in treatment of depression.it cam take upto 2-4 weeks to start showing an effect.however, if it has not worked for you or if you are getting side effects there are a lot of other medications options.
Talk to people you are close to about how you are feeling. Seek professional help.
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Dr Ankita Mishra
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First of all stay calm and be positive. You can connect with me through Practo so that I will help you with some relaxation techniques. Take care. All the best, you will be fine soon. Don’t worry. Please don’t depend on medication, it would harm you more.
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Ms. Hema Sampath
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18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Dear,
Please Consult a psychologist at your earliest..
You can overcome this issue with their support.
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