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What to do for long-term depression not improving with medication since 2011?
Mental Disorders
Question #55433
40 days ago
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What to do for long-term depression not improving with medication since 2011? - #55433

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Suffering from depression from 2011 what to do depression tablet kam hi nahi hoti h higher dose chal raha h abhi lithium carbonate clozapine lorazepam like drugs kya kar sakte h isme mera budget itna jyada nahi h low fees me treatment ho sakta h kya m from surat

How would you describe the severity of your depression?:

- Very severe — debilitating symptoms

What specific symptoms are you experiencing?:

- Persistent sadness

Have you noticed any triggers or patterns in your depressive episodes?:

- Stressful life events

How have your current medications affected you?:

- Significantly improved

What is your current daily routine like?:

- Occasional outings

Have you sought any alternative therapies or treatments?:

- No, only medication

How is your diet and nutrition?:

- Balanced and healthy
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Chronic depression since 2011 needs patience, proper guidance, and combined healing. Since you are already on higher psychiatric medicines like Lithium carbonate, Clozapine, and Lorazepam, never stop them suddenly without doctor supervision. According to Ayurveda, long-term depression is linked with imbalance of Vata dosha, mental stress, disturbed sleep, and weak mind strength (Satva Bala). Along with your current treatment, Ayurveda can support mental calmness, emotional stability, and better quality of life. Helpful Ayurvedic Support: • Wake up early and take morning sunlight daily. • Practice Anulom-Vilom, Bhramari Pranayama, and meditation for 15–20 minutes. • Avoid overthinking, late-night mobile use, junk food, smoking, and alcohol. • Take warm, nutritious, freshly cooked food and maintain regular sleep. • Gentle yoga, walking, and spending time with supportive people helps recovery. Ayurvedic herbs • Ashwagandha – supports stress control and energy • Brahmi – helps concentration and mental calmness • Jatamansi – supports sleep and relaxation • Shankhpushpi – helps emotional balance and memory Panchakarma therapies like Shirodhara, Abhyanga, and Nasya helpful


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Bilkul…aapka ilaj ayurveda me bahut aacha aur sasta ho sakta ha aur isse aapko Jo depression ki samasya ha bo bhi bahut jaldi solve ho sakti ha bas ye kuch medicine follow kare 1.Single Herbs: Incorporate Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), and Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi). 2.​Classical Formulations: •​Saraswatarishtam: An excellent fermented liquid preparation that improves cognition, memory, and mitigates long-term sadness. •​Manasamitra Vatakam: A powerful herbo-mineral formulation specifically indicated for severe anxiety, depression, and psychiatric conditions. 3.Nasya (Nasal Administration): The nasal route is considered the doorway to the brain (Nasa Hi Shirso Dvaram). Pratimarsha or Marsha Nasya using Ksheerabala Taila or Anu Taila helps pacify Prana Vayu and stimulate Tarpaka Kapha, reviving clarity. ••Satvik Diet: Focus on fresh, warm, easily digestible, and Snigdha (unctuous) foods. Include Olas (Ghee), dates, almonds, and sweet, ripe fruits. ••​Avoid: Stale, frozen, highly processed, excessively spicy (Teekshna), and Tamasik foods (like alcohol or heavy meats), which further cloud Manas. ••Pranayama: Daily practice of Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing) to balance the right and left hemispheres, and Bhramari (Bee Breath) to instantly soothe Prana Vayu. ••​Yogasanas: Gentle, chest-opening, and restorative postures like Bhujangasana, Setu Bandhasana, and Shavasana help release stagnant emotional energy


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Low-Cost Psychiatric Treatment in Surat -Government hospitals can provide very affordable consultations and medicines. -New civil hospital — government hospital with psychiatry services. -OPD13, Department of Psychiatry — Psychiatry outpatient service in the civil hospital campus. -Department of Psychiatry, SMIMER, Surat — Another low-cost government option. Ayurvedic medicines 1.Manasmithra vatkam 1 goli din m 2 bar dudh k Sath 2.Ashwagandha capsules 1 cap din m 2 bar garam dudh k sath 3.Brahmi vati 1 Goli din m 2 bar pani k sath 4.Saraswatarishta 4 chammach brabar matra m pani k sath din m 2 bar


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Randomly aapko aapke aloopathy medications band nahi karne hoge. Slowly slowly taper karne padege and yeh medicines add karke unko band kar skate hai ??? Anulomvilom and Bhramari Pranayam will help. But you have to do it early in the morning only. ? Donot get yourself into any addictions. ? Donot drink tea or coffee or aerated drinks. ? Reduce screen time… No screen in darkness and 1 hour before you sleep. Consume audio form of data rather than visuals before you sleep. ?? 100 steps after both meals are must. ?? Eat only home cooked food… Avoid outside food, packed and processed food. ?? Prefer natural liquids like fruit juice, coconut water, lemon juice, kokum sharbat over packed ones. ?? Medication: ?? Panchendriya Vardhan Tailam 2 drops in each nostril early in the morning empty stomach. Cap. Memorin(S.G.Phytopharma) 2 caps twice a day before food. Syp. Prasham 4 tsp at bed time with lukewarm water. Tab. Manasmitra Vatak 2 tabs at bed time


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