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Tue, 24 Jun 2014
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Question : Hello Worthy Doctors,I am medical student preparing for NZ medical council exams .I want to discuss my problem with you in detail.That I am highly emotional type of persons,whenever I hear bad or good news ,even a little bad news on news channel, I become hyperbolic to the extent that I can't study.Even I try to study but my mind becomes unresponsive,my body warms up and mouth becomes dry.
Other thing which happens to me is typical features of depression,like depressed reflexes,slow mind,loss of energy and self esteem that occurs occasionally.
Any good advice for me plz. i am o.k to take drugs if u prescribe
Other thing which happens to me is typical features of depression,like depressed reflexes,slow mind,loss of energy and self esteem that occurs occasionally.
Any good advice for me plz. i am o.k to take drugs if u prescribe
Brief Answer:
You can try paroxetine
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for using healthcare magic. I, Dr Abhishek Kapoor, would help you in this query.
Being a doctor, you know, what depression is. If you need any antidepressant, you can try paroxetine. It is a SSRIs and has every good effect on depressive symptoms. You should consult a psychiatrist too. That would help you to follow proper treatment. It would also help to avoid self medication as most of psychotropic are addictive. You can also try some relaxation exercise like JPMR or deep breathing exercise.
In case, you need further help, you can ask.
Regards
Dr. Abhishek Kapoor
Psychiatrist
You can try paroxetine
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for using healthcare magic. I, Dr Abhishek Kapoor, would help you in this query.
Being a doctor, you know, what depression is. If you need any antidepressant, you can try paroxetine. It is a SSRIs and has every good effect on depressive symptoms. You should consult a psychiatrist too. That would help you to follow proper treatment. It would also help to avoid self medication as most of psychotropic are addictive. You can also try some relaxation exercise like JPMR or deep breathing exercise.
In case, you need further help, you can ask.
Regards
Dr. Abhishek Kapoor
Psychiatrist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for your advice.Just want to ask can I use 5htp??if not why ??and when I feel depressed I use energy drinks .Are they o.k ??
Brief Answer:
You can take 5HTP
Detailed Answer:
HI
If you want to take 5HTP, you can take. It is naturally occurring amino acid and chemical precursor as well as a metabolic intermediate in the biosynthesis of the neurotransmitters serotonin and melatonin from tryptophan. It would act like antidepressant. There is nothing harm in taking it. You can also try energy drinks. It would help to boost effect of 5HTP. In case, you do not want to take antidepressant, try some relaxation exercise. That would help you stay calm in this tense situation.
If you have more query, you can ask.
Regards
Dr. Abhishek Kapoor
Psychiatrist
You can take 5HTP
Detailed Answer:
HI
If you want to take 5HTP, you can take. It is naturally occurring amino acid and chemical precursor as well as a metabolic intermediate in the biosynthesis of the neurotransmitters serotonin and melatonin from tryptophan. It would act like antidepressant. There is nothing harm in taking it. You can also try energy drinks. It would help to boost effect of 5HTP. In case, you do not want to take antidepressant, try some relaxation exercise. That would help you stay calm in this tense situation.
If you have more query, you can ask.
Regards
Dr. Abhishek Kapoor
Psychiatrist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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