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Suffering from depression
My mom has been suffering from depression for the past 3 years. She was okay for a while in the middle and then i think it relapsed again. Shes on anti depressants and taking meds like mirtaz and lamictal. There is a certain person or issue that triggers her and makes her feel very negative. How can i help her? I dont know if the medicines are working or not. But previouslt she had taken these meds and recovered.
Maybe when she is around that person or in that situation it becomes worse/ is that possible?
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She needs psychotherapy and counseling. Even you need to be counseled on how to handle the situation better
Consult with me or any psychologist for therapy and counseling
All the best
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It's good that you have identified the route cause for your mothers stress, do you really think the fear and anxiety she gets by seeing a person can be cured by medicine? We need to understand the nature of medicine to come to that conclusion, medicine can calm down her nerves in the brain for a while, but the thoughts can not be controlled by them. She needs someone to talk and get out her emotions along with that medicine would help.
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counseling is strongly recommended
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Ms. Hema Sampath
Counselling Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Could be.
Yet, I suggest her to Consult a psychologist, where she can share her feelings and learn methods to handle or overcome those appropriately.
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Dr. Akshata Bhat
Psychiatrist
13 yrs exp
Mumbai
Feeling low, having crying spells, sleep and appetite disturbances, and difficulty in concentration and attention are some of the signs of Depression. Consult a Psychiatrist for a detailed assessment. It is likely with medication and counselings the symptoms will improve. If she is feeling suicidal or hopeless consult a Psychiatrist immediately.
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Ms. Archana Nanduri
Counselling Psychologist
13 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Dear practo user,
To give right advice we need to know more information about your mother..As u said if the reason is related to subjective ,then obviously their is a scope of impact.but it is suggested to take a professional help to sort out the issues as early as possible.
I wish you all the best.
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