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What Causes Severe Depression In A Methamphetaminr User?

I m having terrible depression and suicidal thoughts daily from smoking synthetic meth aka bath salts my body is crashing and I m in pain but nobody else is having the same symptoms and I can t stop taking it even though I feel its sending me insane.... God please hep me
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
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Hello thanks for asking from HCM

I can understand your concern. Methamphetanine and bath salts result in neurotoxic effects in some individuals especially who take adulterated drugs. This could result in lack of motivation, depression, bad thoughts, suicidal ideation etc symptoms. In some individuals psychotic symptoms also get precipitated and thus result in psychosis. If your symptoms are persistent then I'd advise you to visit your psychiatrist for evaluation.

Medicines like antipsychotics as Olanzapine, Quetiapine can help to improve the symptoms of psychosis. For persistent depression symptoms SSRIs can be used. Please visit a psychiatrist for prescription.

Thanks, Hope this helps you. Take care

Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi,
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What Causes Severe Depression In A Methamphetaminr User?

Hello thanks for asking from HCM I can understand your concern. Methamphetanine and bath salts result in neurotoxic effects in some individuals especially who take adulterated drugs. This could result in lack of motivation, depression, bad thoughts, suicidal ideation etc symptoms. In some individuals psychotic symptoms also get precipitated and thus result in psychosis. If your symptoms are persistent then I d advise you to visit your psychiatrist for evaluation. Medicines like antipsychotics as Olanzapine, Quetiapine can help to improve the symptoms of psychosis. For persistent depression symptoms SSRIs can be used. Please visit a psychiatrist for prescription. Thanks, Hope this helps you. Take care Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi, Psychiatrist.