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Suggest Remedy To Improve Emotional Strength

im a 28 yr old mother with 2 children, i have crying episodes more often than I used to now, I know that I am emotionally screwed up but what are some steps to take to home medicate myself and relieve stress? I know ill have am emotional or nervous breakdown soon... i dont want that to happen because if it did i wouldn t know where my children will be..
Tue, 15 Jul 2014
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Psychiatrist,  's  Response
Hi,

I can understand your concern regarding your symptoms. Considering that you are facing lots of distress, I eel you should seek a psychiatric consultation without any further delay. I would not advise self medication at this stage at it will be cause more harm than good.

Your condition will respond effectively with antidepressants like escitalopram or venlafaxine. In addition, you can also opt for psychotherapy sessions like cognitive behavior therapy which will help you relax and help change your maladaptive thought patterns.

Hope that the information provided was helpful. Best wishes.
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Chaudhary Ali Nawaz's  Response
I appreciate your query on HCM. As you are feeling emotionally upset, have increased crying and if there are other symptoms such as decreased energy, decreased interest in life and disturbed sleep and appetite you might be having a depressive episode for which i would suggest o have professional help. At home u can try self help cognitive behavioural therapy, emotional freedom technique, deep breathing exercise and progressive muscular relaxation technique. If you are feeling depressed saint johns wort may be helpful but seek medical help. I hope you find this helpful.
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Suggest Remedy To Improve Emotional Strength

Hi, I can understand your concern regarding your symptoms. Considering that you are facing lots of distress, I eel you should seek a psychiatric consultation without any further delay. I would not advise self medication at this stage at it will be cause more harm than good. Your condition will respond effectively with antidepressants like escitalopram or venlafaxine. In addition, you can also opt for psychotherapy sessions like cognitive behavior therapy which will help you relax and help change your maladaptive thought patterns. Hope that the information provided was helpful. Best wishes.