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I'm severely depressed for over an year now (during pregnancy and post that too). I cry at the slightest provocation and have taken a few extreme steps in fit of anger. I can't focus on my career and am turning into a over possessive mom according to my husband. I am stuck in a very negative environment and I recently left it because I was suffocating and couldn't take it anymore. After a long time I got the courage to consult a psychiatrist. The doctor I consulted didn't even ask anything apart from what I told her of my situation and prescribed me antidepressants. I need recommendation of a capable counsellor who can get me back to normal. I can't risk opening up again to a doctor and feeling disheartened. I m willing to give it one last try, so please recommend someone who can genuinely help me. Thank you
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It seems like your emotions are out of control and you're feeling very frustrated. You're at a point where you feel unable to work properly and feel like you're suffocating. After you gathered the courage to seek help, you were disappointed because you were only prescribed medication and didn't get the kind of help you needed.
It must be very frustrating for you and you might be feeling like no one has your back. I can understand what you must be going through right now. Therapy can help you understand your patterns and overcome them. I recommend you choose a therapist who:
1) You feel comfortable talking to.
2) Can understand you and comprehend what you're talking about.
3) Is empathetic.
4) Is well-trained and qualified to work with you.
The right therapist can help you overcome your issues. However, you might have a "trial and error" run before you find someone who may be suitable for you.
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Seek out psychologists.
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Hello!
Thank you for reaching out and considering this a safe space to express yourself.
Pregnancy can be very emotionally challenging and a transformative journey. It is not necessary that pregnancy should be a journey of happiness and feeling fulfilled. Weâre sorry that you went through such an emotionally harrowing journey of mental health as well as dealing with a professional who did not understand you.
Itâs commendable that you took the step to reach out to a mental health professional, however we understand how disraughting it would have been to not feel understood by them. There are a range of mental health professionals who specialise in different fields. Psychiatrists are doctors who are trained to provide medication and not therapies. Counsellors are professionals who are trained to provide you a safe space to explore your concerns, however they do not provide medication. Based on what you have shared with us, you would benefit from a counselling or clinical psychologist. They shall provide you the safe space to explore your experience and undertake this journey with you.
We would recommend you to please reach out to Heart It Out (https://heartitout.in) for the same.
Credits: Parul Pushkarna, Intern at Heart It Out
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Continue taking antidepressants. Ofcourse you need psychological help to overcome this problem. There are many psychotherapist near you. Either visit them personally. Or nowadays you have online options also. After listening your problem and mental status examination, treatment plan could be tailor made.
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consult clinical psychologist
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continue antidepressants.
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You seem to have symptoms of severe depressive episode. Please continue the medications given by the psychiatrist. You may connect with me on practo Consult for mental status examination & further help. Cognitive behavioral therapy will be of great help.
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Hi, I understand you are feeling upset. You can consult a psychologist and Counseling sessions will help you.
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You can contact me for Counseling session.
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Ms. Hema Sampath
Counselling Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Consult a Psychologist /Therapist..
I think you might feel a lot more better when you can share and talk about your emotions..
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You can connect with me by using the link given below for a consultation :-
https://prac.to/hema-sampath-psychologist-dir
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Hello,
Glad to know that you want to seek help, counseling sessions would definitely help you.During pregnancy and post delivery there are various harmonal changes, you are a mother now,you have a career to think on....these are some issues which your mind is trying to deal with.Schedule your day and follow it,try to resume those activities which would give you pleasure earlier,this might seem a little difficult to do initially but this will help you to be on track.
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For further evaluation and help Consult a clinical psychologist
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Ms. Indu Agarwal
Counselling Psychologist
20 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
Can understand ur situation.yiu are facing a lot of negative thoughts and not ina condition to make a decision for urself. Yiu need a perfect guideline.
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kindly book a session with me so dat i can guide you how to prioritize ur things and can focus ur future betterment
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