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How to overcome depression and suicidal thoughts?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am a 29-year-old female. I am apprehensive about my health. I do not know what is happening to me. I feel like my mind is not working correctly. I went to a psychiatrist, and he diagnosed me with depression. I took medicine for it, but I did not recover. I was a brilliant and ambitious student who was very happy with my life. But now I am not able to do little tasks. I cannot think and feel appropriately. It seems like my brain does not function well. Please guide me on what I should do. Due to this condition, I think of committing suicide. How can I get better? Please help.

Thanks.
Answered by Dr. Vipul Chelabhai Prajapati

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Dr. Vipul Chelabhai Prajapati is a Psychiatrist skilled in diagnosing and managing a wide range of mental health conditions. His expertise includes mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders (such as schizophrenia), substance use disorders, child and adolescent psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, and psychotherapy. He is also experienced in stress management, counseling, and rehabilitation support.

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Hello,

Welcome to iclinq.com.

I understand your concern.

As per mentioned symptoms, you are in severe depression. As you have suicidal thoughts also so better to start treatment again. If not improved, then there is a need to change medicine. Also, if you have severe suicidal thoughts, you can go for ECT (electroconvulsive therapy). With treatment, start psychotherapy for a better understanding of your problem. Start some physical exercise at least 45 minutes a day.

I hope this information will help you.

Thank you

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At September 18, 2023
Reviewed At September 18, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vipul Chelabhai Prajapati is a Psychiatrist skilled in diagnosing and managing a wide range of mental health conditions. His expertise includes mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders (such as schizophrenia), substance use disorders, child and adolescent psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, and psychotherapy. He is also experienced in stress management, counseling, and rehabilitation support.

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Dr. Vipul Chelabhai Prajapati
Dr. Vipul Chelabhai Prajapati

Psychiatry

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vipul Chelabhai Prajapati is a Psychiatrist skilled in diagnosing and managing a wide range of mental health conditions. His expertise includes mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders (such as schizophrenia), substance use disorders, child and adolescent psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, and psychotherapy. He is also experienced in stress management, counseling, and rehabilitation support.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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