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Sleeps a lot during odd hours Also
My daughter sleeps a lot during the day and at night also. She had lost her job twice due to depression and has anxiety issues. She wanted to do ca but couldn't clear it and doesn't want to give up. When she takes medication she sleeps and is not able to retain anything. She was on anti depressants but left them in March and occasionally takes it when condition is worse. From last 3 days she facing issues and stomach problems with constipation and is too irritated and sleeps a lot seeming hopelessly. We started to look for marriage also but then lockdown came up. Please help how to go about anti depressants. She had been taking from May 2019. But doesn't want to take it further.
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I appreciate you reaching out. Ur daughter seems to be struggling with her daily routine. She has been taking anti depressants? Prescribed by? I am asking u this to know more abt her history?
I would suggest you take her for face to face counselling near ur place. It’s imp she gets the space to express her thoughts and feelings to begin with
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Greetings from The Mind Care.
I can understand what you are going through because of your daughter's issue.
You can consult with me online also.
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Meanwhile you can download The Mind Care app from Google play store and analyse the anxiety and depression levels of your daughter.
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You can contact me anytime for professional help. Wishes
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She is a grown up girl if you directly tell her something she won't necessarily take it in good light she might get irritated and situation might turn bad.talk to her when she is in absolutely good and cordial mood,ask her to take life easy,and how sometimes we don't see the other options available to us which might b more interesting and profitable because we have never thought they are worthy enough. most anti depressants are sleep inducing, please consult your counselor for an alternative therapy please do not push her or urself for her marriage let her be mentally happy and accepting herself then only think of such life changing process.
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please ask her to talk to some sincere n trustworthy friend or counselor who could actually find what she wants.maybe ca is her choice because she has dreamt of it since childhood but her competencies are for something else.
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Hi there, Thank you for reaching out. It seems like she's experiencing a feeling of failure as she is not able to do clear her CA and as a result she feeling depressed and anxious. Her sleeping a lot is understandable as she is using it as a coping strategy to deal with her depression and anxiety. If she is willing, she should consult a therapist to learn to manage her symptoms and learn healthy coping strategies. Psychiatric medications especially antidepressants should only be taken under medical supervision and should not be discontinued without consulting Psychiatrist. I understand she doesn't want to take medications as you mentioned she doesn't retain anything and sleeps a lot. She can speak to a Psychologist & Psychiatrist about the same.
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1. Consult Psychiatrist / Psychologist to assess the level of depression. If high, medications are needed.
2. Pschotherapy and medications done together will help her reduce symptoms.
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1. Do not criticize your daughter if she sleeps a lot.
2. Understand that she is going through a hard time.
3. Motivate her to seek help.
4. Take care of your mental health too. Do not get anxious, if you want to learn more about how you can manage your mental health while taking care of your daughter.. PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE.
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Ms. Kavita Sharma (PhD)
Counselling Psychologist
7 yrs exp
Udaipur
I appreciate that you are approaching guidance from professional. I understand how difficult for you to see your daughter like this. You are doing so hard for her betterment really appreciated. I suggest you to consult with both Psychiatrist and psychologists to help her best.
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Consult with Psychiatrist and Psychologist
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Ms. Nikeeta Shah
Psychologist
3 yrs exp
Pune
Hi! I understand that life of CA aspirants are tough, considering the years and efforts they put in. Although antidepressants may have some sedative effects, but taking doses irregularly may also have some effects. Please consult a psychiatrist and do tell the doctor about other problems that are coming along with it. On the other hand, medicines only work on the neurochemical levels. A lot of psychological aspects are also needed to be taken care of. Counseling helps a long way in such situations. Medicines then work as a catalyst and the symptoms slowly starts to fade away.
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1. please talk to a psychiatrist for changes in doses. Don't alter the dosage without consulting.
2. it would be advisable to Talk to a psychologist and start with her counseling sessions which usually happens once a week and can be done here at practo itself.
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If marriage is something she is not ready for now, don't rush her into it.Her overall wellbeing will surely make her marital life even better and would make her have a more positive outlook towards everything.
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