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Suggest Treatment For Depression

My brother is suffering from dipression since last 18 years. He is 37 years old. He is taking too much pacitane tablets and also a drinker since last 5-6 years. Now he is also suffering from fits of 1-2 minutes. Doctor has prescribed him intake of resperidone tablet. But he is not taking any medicine for his illness not even want to go to any doctor or hospital. His marriage broken due to his illness even having a son aged 8 years. Main cause of his illness is mother's death at his age of 10 years and elder sister's death at his 27 years old. He is an employee of Postal Department but not doing his job satisfactorily. He becomes too violent to himself or others.
Mon, 1 Dec 2014
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In that case, you need admission and proper care. Better to consult a psychiatrist and get him admitted. He would improve with proper treatment in psychiatric setup. If you need further help, you can ask.

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Suggest Treatment For Depression

Hi Thanks for using healthcare magic In that case, you need admission and proper care. Better to consult a psychiatrist and get him admitted. He would improve with proper treatment in psychiatric setup. If you need further help, you can ask. Thanks