Major depressive disorder, also frequently called depression, is a mental health disorder characterized by a prolonged period of a depressive state. The patient will have symptoms like; feelings of sadness over a long period, frustration, lack of interest in work, school, and everyday activities, disturbance in sleep routine, constant tiredness, anxiety, loss of appetite, frequent suicidal thoughts or thoughts of death, etc. Depression, in its many forms, can affect children, teenagers, and adults. The treatment of depression usually includes medication, therapy, or a combination of both medication and therapy. According to research, these therapies may restore brain abnormalities related to depression.
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I am a 23-year-old female suffering from depression due to hectic work. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23-year-old female. I face severe depression after going to work. My work is so hectic, and I started hating it. Every morning I start my work at 8 AM and finish at 7 PM in the evening. So, I would have a lunch break at 1:30 PM. I do not have any relaxation time other than my wo... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your situation, and you are right. Today people are running to get luxury and a comfortable life but sacrificing peace of life. You may have major depressive disorder due to your hectic and boring lifestyle. There is non-pharmacological management for yo... Read Full »
I am suffering from depression and feeling low. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,How do I overcome depression?I have no one to talk to and am so exhausted. I feel so low and I am running out of options.Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You may have a major depressive disorder. There is pharmacological and non-pharmacological management for depression. 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, ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am feeling emotionally disturbed. I am always overthinking, and negative thinking is killing me from inside. I am having suicidal thoughts. I can not even concentrate on my studies. I do not understand what to do? How can I tell about this to my parents? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your situation. You may have major depressive disorder due to overthinking or stress. I suggest you do the following to deal with your depression- You should exercise daily for ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, This is regarding my father who is 88 years old and almost fully confined to a wheelchair. Though his vital body functions are all right, he has been lately getting panic attacks due to the fear of falling, even while walking a few steps. This is even though he has a male nurse and als... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your situation and concern about your father. He may have major depressive disorder due to his chronic medical illness. He should do meditation daily at home, it will calm him and reduces anxiety. He should try to walk with ... Read Full »
I feel depressed and I overthink and not able to concentrate. What's wrong with me?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 30 years old. I do not know what is happening around and I have sudden mood changes, anger, anger, low appetite, overthinking, delusion, crying during overthinking, fear of talking with people like our own family, and living alone and not liking to speak with people and I feel I am a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I understand your situation. You may have a major depressive disorder but not autism. There is non-pharmacological management for your depression, and you should follow the guidelines below to deal with it. It will help ... Read Full »
I have a narcissistic personality disorder but am always depressed. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I think I am having narcissistic personality disorder but I am always depressed. I am not a good partner to my husband. I am not able to support him and feeling useless. Kindly help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your situation. You may have major depressive disorder due to your personality. There is non-pharmacological management for your depression, and you should try to follow the following guidelines to deal ... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have been depressed for the past couple of weeks. I lost my interest in my passionate hobbies, and also, I had been having trouble sleeping because of my anxiety. Is there something wrong with me? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query, I can understand your situation. you may have major depressive disorder. There is non-pharmacological management for depression, you should try to follow the below guidelines to deal with it. It will help you. Try to do exercises daily for 3... Read Full »
I feel very depressed and cry often. How to handle my stress and emotions? Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I feel very depressed and often cry frequently. I think I am really weak in handling stress. Why so?Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It seems you have a major depressive disorder. There is non-pharmacological management for your depression. I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned below. 1. You should do exercises daily for 30 to 45 m... Read Full »
I am highly demotivated, not able to sleep at night, and I do not have a stable mind. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I do not have a stable mind and I need help. I am not able to sleep at night and I am highly demotivated. I cannot able to work on anything. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your situation. You may have major depressive disorder due to underlying stress. There is non-pharmacological management and you should try to follow the below guidelines to deal with it. It will help you... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, It has been four weeks since my delivery. I am 30 years old now. I delivered a boy baby and he is doing well. But I am not able to sleep properly and I have a constant feeling that I cannot take care of my baby well. I mostly cry at the night. I could not focus on anything around me. I g... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your situation. You may have a major depressive disorder or postpartum blues. There is non-pharmacological management for your depression, you should try to follow the below guidelines to deal with it. It will help you. 1. You should do exerci... Read Full »