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How to calm a mentally depressed and anxious person?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have been suffering from anxiety issues because of a deep personal loss in my life. Gradually, I am going into depression. I have a sudden existential crisis. How can I improve myself?

Please help.
Answered by Dr. Aneel Kumar

Education:

FCPS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Aneel Kumar is a Consultant Psychiatrist, Assistant Professor, and in charge of the Department of Psychiatry at Jinnah Medical and Dental College Suhail University. He is an executive member of the Pakistan Association for Mental Health (PAMH), an NGO that works for mental health and awareness, and a registered member of the Pakistan Psychiatric Society. He did his MBBS at Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences and cleared his FCPS exam from the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan in 2014. After the FCPS training at Liaquat National Hospital Karachi and Civil Hospital Karachi, he joined JMDC (Jinnah Medical and Dental College) as an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry in June 2016. He has also Cleared DHA (Dubai Health Authority Exam) and got the Eligibility Letter for DHA in January 2019. He has 20 years of clinical experience and currently practicing at Medicare Cardiac and General Hospital, Karachi, Sindh. His teaching skills include- training MBBS students for primary psychiatric disorders and their management, Ward Rounds, tutorials, and clinicopathological conferences. He was involved in organizing workshops and CME activities for undergraduates, faculty members of Jinnah Medical College Hospital, and general practitioners. He managed the workshop CMEs, a community seminar on mental health issues, and stress management workshops for medical students, general practitioners, and with corporate sector.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I went through your query and understood your concern.

I am sorry for your loss. There are two types of stressors in life, controllable and uncontrollable. One cannot do anything about uncontrollable stress factors like someone's death, but one can work on controllable stressors like moving forward and accepting reality. I suggest you make efforts to make your life happier and healthier. However, I had a few questions.

1. How is your appetite and sleep pattern?

2. Have you undergone any past treatment?

3. How many siblings do you have, and what is your birth order?

4. Do you live with your father or not?

5. Are you facing any financial issues?

6. Do you have any other medical conditions?

7. Do you have any addiction history?

Kindly answer the above questions.

Also, I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned below.

1. Take a tablet of Escitalopram (antidepressant) 10 milligrams daily at night.

2. Take a tablet of Alprazolam (benzodiazepine) 0.5 milligrams at night if you face sleep issues.

3. Take a psychotherapy session (grief counseling and cognitive behavioral therapy).

4. Do a brisk walk regularly for at least 30 to 45 minutes.

5. Take proper sleep.

Kindly consult a specialist doctor, talk with them, and take medicines with their consent.

I hope this has helped you.

Thanks and regards.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At March 17, 2023
Reviewed At January 24, 2024

Education:

FCPS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Aneel Kumar is a Consultant Psychiatrist, Assistant Professor, and in charge of the Department of Psychiatry at Jinnah Medical and Dental College Suhail University. He is an executive member of the Pakistan Association for Mental Health (PAMH), an NGO that works for mental health and awareness, and a registered member of the Pakistan Psychiatric Society. He did his MBBS at Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences and cleared his FCPS exam from the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan in 2014. After the FCPS training at Liaquat National Hospital Karachi and Civil Hospital Karachi, he joined JMDC (Jinnah Medical and Dental College) as an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry in June 2016. He has also Cleared DHA (Dubai Health Authority Exam) and got the Eligibility Letter for DHA in January 2019. He has 20 years of clinical experience and currently practicing at Medicare Cardiac and General Hospital, Karachi, Sindh. His teaching skills include- training MBBS students for primary psychiatric disorders and their management, Ward Rounds, tutorials, and clinicopathological conferences. He was involved in organizing workshops and CME activities for undergraduates, faculty members of Jinnah Medical College Hospital, and general practitioners. He managed the workshop CMEs, a community seminar on mental health issues, and stress management workshops for medical students, general practitioners, and with corporate sector.

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Education:

FCPS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Aneel Kumar is a Consultant Psychiatrist, Assistant Professor, and in charge of the Department of Psychiatry at Jinnah Medical and Dental College Suhail University. He is an executive member of the Pakistan Association for Mental Health (PAMH), an NGO that works for mental health and awareness, and a registered member of the Pakistan Psychiatric Society. He did his MBBS at Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences and cleared his FCPS exam from the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan in 2014. After the FCPS training at Liaquat National Hospital Karachi and Civil Hospital Karachi, he joined JMDC (Jinnah Medical and Dental College) as an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry in June 2016. He has also Cleared DHA (Dubai Health Authority Exam) and got the Eligibility Letter for DHA in January 2019. He has 20 years of clinical experience and currently practicing at Medicare Cardiac and General Hospital, Karachi, Sindh. His teaching skills include- training MBBS students for primary psychiatric disorders and their management, Ward Rounds, tutorials, and clinicopathological conferences. He was involved in organizing workshops and CME activities for undergraduates, faculty members of Jinnah Medical College Hospital, and general practitioners. He managed the workshop CMEs, a community seminar on mental health issues, and stress management workshops for medical students, general practitioners, and with corporate sector.

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