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How Can Depression With Self Harming Tendencies Be Treated?

hi i keep feeling really depressed and i keep seeing people in my flat thats not there and i keep hearing things i did have sicitzo frinit but i got over that and dont take any tablets any more i feel really stressted and sad all the time i have to put a smile on my face i can enjory myself and i feel like self harming again which i gave it up but i dont know how to come :(
Mon, 6 Apr 2015
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Hi dear,

Thank you for your query.

First of all yes depression with self harming tendencies is treatable.
First of all need to know detail history like hows your mood, is there any suicidal attempt, sleep and appetite disturbance etc..
Is there any hearing of voice which you described.
Also mental status examination is necessary.
There are many treatments like medicines , Electro convulsive therapy , psychotherapy etc...
depending upon severity of disease need to choose treatment.
Thank you
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How Can Depression With Self Harming Tendencies Be Treated?

Hi dear, Thank you for your query. First of all yes depression with self harming tendencies is treatable. First of all need to know detail history like hows your mood, is there any suicidal attempt, sleep and appetite disturbance etc.. Is there any hearing of voice which you described. Also mental status examination is necessary. There are many treatments like medicines , Electro convulsive therapy , psychotherapy etc... depending upon severity of disease need to choose treatment. Thank you