HomeAnswersPsychiatryborderline personality disorderI am experiencing depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and self-harming tendencies. Please help me.

Are my depression, panic attacks, and self-harming tendencies due to any psychiatric disorder?

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Published At October 6, 2023
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am feeling depressed. I am having anxiety and panic attacks. My hands and body keeps shivering. I am feeling lonely. Last night, I had a panic attack. I was out of control. I tried to harm myself. I cried continuously. I am feeling out of control. I wish to die.

Kindly help.

Hello,

I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries.

I understand your concern.

You may have borderline personality disorder, which is a type of personality nature. Symptoms of this disorder can include chronic feelings of emptiness, emotional outbursts, overwhelming behavior, and self-harming tendencies. You might often feel that no one understands you in this world, experience difficulty maintaining long-term relationships, encounter frequent job-related issues, and have anger outbursts. There are non-pharmacological management techniques for dealing with it, and you should try to follow the guidelines below:

  1. You should do exercises daily for 30 to 45 minutes, like at least going for a walk. It will uplift your mood.
  2. 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 them be. This will help you to reduce anxiety.
  3. You should eat healthy, home-cooked foods, and avoid junk foods.
  4. You should spend quality time with friends and family daily, or do video calls if you are living away from your family.
  5. You should spend time on creative hobbies like reading good books, writing journals, painting, drawing, and learning new skills, languages, or musical instruments.
  6. You should get enough seven to eight hours of sleep daily.
  7. You must avoid tobacco, alcohol, or any substance abuse.

Live your life, do not just spend it. Be bold and confident.

I hope you get your answer. Please let me know if you need any help.Thank you.

Investigations to be done

The required investigations include CBC (complete blood count), RBS (random blood sugar), thyroid profile, vitamin B12, and vitamin D3 levels.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi
Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Psychiatry

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