Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
I am a 23 year old male. I feel stressed and pressurized because of lack of social skills. I am not happy with my life. I attribute it to the death of my dad in a road accident three years back. Previously, my life was full of happiness. Now, I feel lonely, tired, uninterested, selfish and silent. I tried different breathing techniques which work for a short period. A month ago I had an appointment with a psychiatrist. He suggested I take Zosert 25 mg for a week. But, I do not see any difference.
Please help me.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand what you are going through and you have my full sympathy.
According to your description, you are most likely to be suffering from depression and your doctor has prescribed Zosert (Sertraline) for the same. If you are not feeling alright yet, and are tolerating it well, then I would recommend increasing the dose to 100 mg. If you have any sleep problems, you can take tablet Agoprex (Agomelatine) 25 mg at night time. It will make Zosert more efficient. In our next communication, do inform me about your height, weight, sleep pattern, and appetite.
Take care.
Thanks and regards.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thanks for replying.
I do not have any trouble sleeping. I do not have any other symptoms. I go to the gym regularly and I am having a healthy diet. I still feel restless all the time. I am not the same person anymore. I am unable to converse with anybody.
Please help.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
You seem to be suffering from a significant social anxiety as well. I would suggest stopping Zosert (Sertraline) and starting Pari CR 25 mg (Paroxetine) at night time. It is more effective for social anxiety along with depression.
Hope it helps.
Thanks and regards.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Thank you for your guidance.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
You are most welcome.
Take care.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I have got my prescription. I would like your advice on how to deal with my father's grief as I think that might be the reason for my suffering from depression and anxiety. Kindly help.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I can understand your concern.
Your father's demise has likely precipitated this depression. I would like you to go through a few practical articles on overcoming grief. Finally, time heals. It takes longer for some people to overcome grief.
I hope this information will help you.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
I feel happy and energetic since I read 'How to Overcome Grief 'at morning. I play cricket and cook healthy recipes in the kitchen with great conversation and fun with Mom. I am still using Zosert 25 mg because new medicines will be delivered tomorrow by courier. Will that be fine? Kindly help.
Thank you.
Hello,
That is great to know. Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I feel overconfident these days and it had lead to many mistakes like rude conversations with wrong people which leaves me disappointed and hopeless. Kindly help.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com
I can understand your concern.
Kindly let me know if you are you talking more than you used to.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thank you for the reply.
I have been talking more but in a good manner until evening. I suddenly turned egoistic and I am afraid of being sad again. Kindly help.
Thank you.
Hello,
I can understand your concern.
Kindly let me know if you are talking more these days also.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I am not talking as much as I did before.
Hello,
I can understand your concern.May I know the medicine you have taken yesterday and today?
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I have been using Zosert until the new medicines are delivered.
Thank you,
Hello,
Kindly keep me updated on your mental status
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
i would like to tell you that I am living with my mother and I have observed that when I was alone for a while, I felt so relaxed and peaceful that I can sense my mental strength. I also felt brave, confident and inspiring person at that time. But when I am with my mother I am so much in burden and feel pressurized, tensed and get fear of responsibilities that I cant even talk properly. Kindly help.
Thank you.
Hello,
I can understand your concern.
Thank you.
Patient's Query
Hello,
I am little bit relaxed since my treatment has started. Something is changed and things do not affect me. But I still feel something is missing. Last two days I was on a picnic with friends and I was calm and did not feel tensed. Kindly help.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
It is good to know that you have been overcoming your past behavior. It will take some time for the complete effect of medicines to show up on you.
Thank you.
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Answered byDr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas
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