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Suggest Medication For Depression And Anger

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Posted on Tue, 24 Oct 2017
Question: I feeling depressed some time and I think I have angry issues? Would you recommend a over the counter medicine for it?
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (52 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Omega 3 Fatty Acids can be used.

Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for asking from HCM

Persistent feeling of depression, anger issue etc could be due to some underlying mood disturbance. If the mood disturbance is resulting in impairment in your day to day functioning then you should consult a doctor for prescription of medicines.

Some OTC supplements which consists of Omega-3 Fatty acids can be used on daily basis for improvement of mood. This will help to relax your mind and will reduce irritability. You can try herbal supplements like Ashwagandha, St Johns Wort or a Velerian root extract too. This will also help you.

Thanks.

You are welcome to ask follow up doubts.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Medication For Depression And Anger

Brief Answer: Omega 3 Fatty Acids can be used. Detailed Answer: Hello thanks for asking from HCM Persistent feeling of depression, anger issue etc could be due to some underlying mood disturbance. If the mood disturbance is resulting in impairment in your day to day functioning then you should consult a doctor for prescription of medicines. Some OTC supplements which consists of Omega-3 Fatty acids can be used on daily basis for improvement of mood. This will help to relax your mind and will reduce irritability. You can try herbal supplements like Ashwagandha, St Johns Wort or a Velerian root extract too. This will also help you. Thanks. You are welcome to ask follow up doubts.