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Suggest Remedy To Overcome Depression
I have a depressed housemate, the major issue for me to deal with this is that he is very hard on himself and has always hated to cause an inconvienience to anyone so when I begin to express concern he stops talking because he doesn t want to be a pain to me. He is completely withdrawn the only contact with people he has outside of work is with me and my other housemate. He is unmotivated to do anything at all including buying food, going to the gym, going to faculty meetings or even cleaning his room. This is a massive worry as he is usually a healthy eater, a regular (daily) gym attender, goes to all the meetings and keeps his room spotless. This has happened over the course of a few months and I want him to be happy and don t know how to help. Can you please tell me what i need to do
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
hi dear,
first of all need detail regarding his symptoms like whether his sleep adequate, appetite adequate?
is he easy irritable, abusive to any body, any fear, suspicious over anyone ?
What ever you described about him suggest that he might have depression or negative schizophrenia.
But to differentiate between two detail history and mental status examination is must.
such complain started immediately or gradually ?
There are many medication like antidepressants and anti psychotic .
Consult psychiatrist first.
Thank you.
first of all need detail regarding his symptoms like whether his sleep adequate, appetite adequate?
is he easy irritable, abusive to any body, any fear, suspicious over anyone ?
What ever you described about him suggest that he might have depression or negative schizophrenia.
But to differentiate between two detail history and mental status examination is must.
such complain started immediately or gradually ?
There are many medication like antidepressants and anti psychotic .
Consult psychiatrist first.
Thank you.
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Dear
Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns
I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. As you were his near one, you should know what caused the current scenario. Knowing the reason could in a way lead to a solution. Try to talk to him on this aspect. Otherwise talk to his erstwhile friends and colleagues and try to collect information. There has to be a way out.
Once you gather necessary information, plan your approach. Tread carefully, because if you treat through the tried and tested path, this exercise could prove to be futile. If required, get professional help from a psychologist.
If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.
Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns
I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. As you were his near one, you should know what caused the current scenario. Knowing the reason could in a way lead to a solution. Try to talk to him on this aspect. Otherwise talk to his erstwhile friends and colleagues and try to collect information. There has to be a way out.
Once you gather necessary information, plan your approach. Tread carefully, because if you treat through the tried and tested path, this exercise could prove to be futile. If required, get professional help from a psychologist.
If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.
Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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