HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Depression

Hi, I think I've got a depression problem or some other problem, I have suffered for a long time, I am 20 years old and I self harm, try to commit suicide, isolate myself away for pretty much everyone, turn to drink and sleeping around. I have dreamed of killing myself and ending my life so many times, I've had family problems and as I child I used to run away. I've kept all my problems hidden from my family and friends but they are getting worse and worse and I've been meaning to get some help but I'm scared, I don't know what to do and I haven't any courage, I feel helpless and I tell myself I'm just being stupid and I can handle the situation but I don't think I can. What should I do? Can anyone help?
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
Report Abuse
Psychiatrist,  's  Response
Hello thanks for asking from HCM

I can understand your problem. You have history of suicidal attempt and remaining alone, sleepiness etc symptoms. These symptoms can be occurring due to depression. Feelings of helplessness, lack of courage or motivation, scary feeling etc further strengthen the diagnosis. Consult a psychiatrist for relief of such symptoms. Medicines like SSRIs are commonly prescribed for depressive symptoms.

Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Sertraline etc are commonly used in depression and help in improvement of symptoms of depression. Apart from this cognitive therapy can also help in such symptoms. Cognitive therapy helps to reduce the abnormal thought processes and improve cognitive distortions and result in improvement of depressive symptoms. Combination of medicines and Cognitive therapy gives best results.

Thanks, hope this helps you.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Depression

Hello thanks for asking from HCM I can understand your problem. You have history of suicidal attempt and remaining alone, sleepiness etc symptoms. These symptoms can be occurring due to depression. Feelings of helplessness, lack of courage or motivation, scary feeling etc further strengthen the diagnosis. Consult a psychiatrist for relief of such symptoms. Medicines like SSRIs are commonly prescribed for depressive symptoms. Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Sertraline etc are commonly used in depression and help in improvement of symptoms of depression. Apart from this cognitive therapy can also help in such symptoms. Cognitive therapy helps to reduce the abnormal thought processes and improve cognitive distortions and result in improvement of depressive symptoms. Combination of medicines and Cognitive therapy gives best results. Thanks, hope this helps you.