Depression
Depression is more than feeling sad for a few days. It is a medical condition where low mood, loss of interest and tiredness last for at least two weeks and make normal life hard. It can affect anyone, at any age, and it is treatable.
Dr. Deeksha Rohilla treats depression at her clinics in Seawoods and Vashi in Navi Mumbai and at Lilavati Hospital in Bandra, and online.
Common signs
- Low or empty mood most of the day
- Loss of interest in work, family or hobbies
- Sleeping too little or too much
- Tiredness and low energy
- Poor appetite or overeating
- Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
- Feeling worthless or guilty
- Thoughts that life is not worth living
Types of depression we treat
Major depression, persistent depressive disorder (long-term low mood), depression with anxiety, postpartum depression, depression in older adults, and depression linked to physical illness or major life changes.
How depression is treated
Treatment starts with a detailed assessment of your symptoms, health, sleep, stress and family history. The plan may include counselling or cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), lifestyle changes, and antidepressant medicine when needed. Dr. Rohilla prefers to use the lowest effective dose and reviews progress at each visit.
Most people start feeling better within a few weeks. Treatment is usually continued for some months after recovery to prevent the depression from coming back.
When to get help urgently
If you have thoughts of harming yourself or ending your life, please do not wait for an appointment. Call 112, go to the nearest hospital emergency, or call the Tele-MANAS helpline on 14416.