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Mental problem
There is problem with my father...
Who have mental issue ...he is not sleeping ..
Always feel negative all the time...
He attempted suicide many times...
Always says nothing is going well
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Hello,
I can understand your problem. These symptoms suggests of depression. It can affect anyone. TIts is a phase and it will go. Depression symptoms include feeling low all the time, loss of interest in previous pleasurable activity, feeling lonely, low in energy, hopeless, helpless, worthless feeling and sometime even suicidal ideas. Few of them or all can be present at a time. Attempting suicides means emergency measure to be taken.
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Contact nearby neuropsychiatric clinic as soon as possible.
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Do not keep any sharp object, dont leave him unattended, dont keep medication with the patient.
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Dr. A.Soujanya
Neuropsychiatrist
15 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Hi,
It is definitely major depressive disorder with severe suicidal thoughts.
He needs to be treated with electro convulsive therapy ie shock treatment if required.
So, consult your psychiatrist immediately. You can consult me through practo online
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Ms. Blessy Isabella
Counselling Psychologist
10 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Good that you are seeking for guidance u need to take your father to a psychiatrist as early as possible for his further analysis which would bring you a solution.
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