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Is Depression Curable?

Posted on Wed, 16 Apr 2014

Question: Hi doctor Is depression curable. I am taking cymbalta and reperidon for intrusive thoughts. I am in too much worried with the thought s of hurting my kids. Is this condition treatable.

Answered by Dr. Abhishek Kapoor (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Depression is treatable. Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for using healthcare magic. I, Dr Abhishek Kapoor, would help you in this query. Yes, depression is curable and most of people live normal life with medications or without medications. There is nothing to worry about it. I have mentioned that you have intrusive thoughts, which normally occur in obsessive compulsive disorder. It could also possible in depression also, but in less intensity. Tell me about few queries: 1. Duration of illness and any previous episode of depression or other mental illness. 2. Symptoms you have in current episode. 3. How long you have been on medication? What is dose and response with medication? so i could help you further. Regards Dr. Abhishek Kapoor Psychiatrist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Abhishek Kapoor (3 hours later)

I think I am depressed from a year. I never get depression before. I don't have any other mental illness. my husband got heartatack this September in December my head got very heavy. doctor said I am holding too much tensions. I got all test done nothing comes out. I went to psychiatrist she said I got depression with intrusive thoughts. my symptoms I get thoughts of killing or hitting people. Than I get so scared. cymbalta 90 mg and resperidon 1 mg. first I was not eating and enjoying any thin

Answered by Dr. Abhishek Kapoor (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: carry on with same medication Detailed Answer: Hi In your case, these intrusive thoughts are part of depression. Nothing to worry about it. These intrusive thoughts would decrease with antidepressant as you would improve with drugs. If you are getting good response with cymbalta, then carry on with same dose for next 6-7 months. In case, you have more query, you can ask. Regards Dr. Abhishek Kapoor Psychiatrist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Abhishek Kapoor (5 hours later)

I am feeling better with medication but I really feel scared when I am alone with my kids. how can I control this phobia.

Answered by Dr. Abhishek Kapoor (9 hours later)

Brief Answer: Try thought stoppage technique Detailed Answer: Hi With medicine thoughts would decrease. You can also either try another medicine like fluoxetine or fluvoxamine to control these intrusive thoughts or you can do thought stoppage technique. In this technique, when ever you have such intrusive thoughts just do reverse counting of number (9 to 1) or months (December to January) or days (Sunday to Monday). You can also do relaxation exercise to control the anxiety while having these thoughts. Consult a psychologist for proper guidance about technique and relaxation exercise. In case, you need further help, you can ask. Regards Dr. Abhishek Kapoor Psychiatrist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Abhishek Kapoor (37 hours later)

Hi doctor thank you for reply. You said thoughts decrease, I want these thoughts to go away for forever. How it's pissible. Please help me. Indian doctors are smart you must now some ways . I am doing yoga, exercise . Please tell me some techniques, I will be heartily thank full to you.

Answered by Dr. Abhishek Kapoor (10 hours later)

Brief Answer: Try clomipramine. Detailed Answer: HI Complete recovery takes time. Improvement would not happen in days. You have to be patient. With medicine and thoughts stoppage technique, gradually these thoughts would decrease. Carry on yoga and relaxation exercise. In medicine, i would suggest clomipramine. It is very effective in controlling intrusive thoughts. Just discuss about this drug with your doctor. You can also try rubber band technique. In this technique, just tie a rubber band on hand and stretch it when you have thoughts. It would help to stop thoughts immediately. Look, everything problem has one solution, but you have to be optimistic. I think, you are too much worry about your problem. Try clomipramine. It is very effective anti obsessional drug. In case, you need further help, you can ask. Regards Dr. Abhishek Kapoor Psychiatrist

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar