How to manage anxiety and depression in a 18-year-old?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am 18 years old and suffering from anxiety, depression, and school problems and it has been three years since I have suffered like this. It is affecting my personal life and also I am getting suicidal thoughts.

Kindly help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern.

You may have a major depressive disorder with anxiety. There is non-pharmacological management for it, you should try to follow the below guidelines to deal with it. It will help you:

You should do exercises daily for 30 to 45 minutes like at least going for a walk.
You should do meditation for 20 minutes daily, just sit in one place in a comfortable position, and try to concentrate on your normal breathing, do not stop or force yourself to stop your thoughts, just let it be. it will relax you and reduce your anxiety.
You should eat healthy home-cooked foods, and avoid junk foods.
You must drink enough water.
You should spend quality time with friends and family daily or do video calls if you are living away from your family.
You should spend time on creative hobbies like reading good books, writing journals, painting, drawing, and learning new skills or language or musical instruments.
You should get enough seven to eight hours of sleep daily.
You must avoid tobacco alcohol or any substance abuse.
Live your life, do not just spend it.
Be bold and confident.
You should start tablet Escitalopram (Sorbitol and Malic acid)10mg daily in the morning after breakfast and tablet Clonazepam (Benzodiazepine) 0.5mg at night.

I hope this information helps you.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any further queries.

Thank you.