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How do I overcome the symptoms of depression, anxiety, and hopelessness?

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Published At September 26, 2022
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I want to know if I am depressed or have anxiety. I often find myself getting upset for no reason, then not knowing what it is; I am constantly tired and lack the energy to do anything, even shower and brush my teeth. When I got in the shower last, I felt very faint and fell over. I get three hours of sleep every night or 15 hours, with no in-between as I can never get to sleep no matter how tired I am, or I sleep for a long time to avoid being awake. However, I am still tired when I wake up. I feel like no one cares. In regards to anxiety, I wake up very nervous with a speedy heartbeat, and the first thing on my mind is school; school is the main reason I am stressed, and I am very bad at handling it; most of my day, I do school work, but most of the time I am very unmotivated for that, but I do it anyway. If I do not, I will feel anxious for the rest of the time until I do it. I feel hopeless right now and do not know what to do, or I do not know if I am overreacting. Please help.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern. You may have mixed anxiety and depressive disorder. Although there is non-pharmacological management for it, I suggest you few guidelines to deal with it. It will help you. You should exercise 30 to 45 minutes daily, like at least going for a walk. You should do meditation for 20 minutes daily, sit in one place in a comfortable position and try to concentrate on your normal breathing, do not stop or force yourself to control your thoughts; just let it be. 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. It would help if you spent time on creative hobbies like reading good books, writing journals, painting, drawing, and learning new skills, language, or musical instruments. You should take enough seven to eight hours of sleep daily. It would help if you avoid tobacco or alcohol or any substance abuse. Live your life, do not just spend it. Be bold and confident. If you still have symptoms that persist after following the advice for a month, you need to start medications for a short duration. I hope that you get your answer.

Thank you.

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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