Hi doctor, I am having a hard time, and I do not want it to affect my career and social life. I can make the situation better. I am always anxious and suicidal. So I had a thought of taking antidepressants. How can I get them without seeing a doctor and which is good for me?
Hi. You need to consult a psychiatrist to take medications. Antidepressants are required to be taken under a doctor's supervision. There is no fixed dose for any antidepressant medicines. After taking the medication, the psychiatrist will evaluate the patient's response and depending upon the patient's response, the dosage and various antidepressants are adjusted for the patient. You can try nonpharmacological management to reduce your depression. But you need medication if there is no improvement in four to six weeks. Fix your daily schedule. Take seven to eight hours of regular sleep. Try to do exercise for 30 to 45 minutes daily. Do meditation for 15 minutes. Eat healthy foods. Avoid taking junk foods. Take vegetables and fruits more in your diet. Spend time on creative hobbies like reading good books, writing, painting, learn or play some musical instruments, play outdoor sports, spend quality time with friends and family. Try to stay away from social media. Make a goal for your life and work for it. Live your life. If you want to take antidepressants, then you can take tablet Sertraline 50 mg daily after breakfast or lunch (do not take in empty stomach) and tablet Clonazepam 0.5 mg at night if you have any sleep disturbance. You need to take them for at least six months. But I recommend you visit a psychiatrist face to face.