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Suggest treatment for depression in a old aged man
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hi my name is sona.its about my dad he is aged 65 and i wud like to mention that i lost my mom in the year 2008 to cancer.it was/is a huge loss and we still are fighting to survive without her.now he is under deep depression and becoming negative to the extent that he doesnt stand with people who look happy.He always complains of him being alone for what we cant help at all.We want him to carry on with life..can u suggest if he needs a psychitric help...
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Hello Sona thanks for using healthcaremagic.Yes he needs psychiatrist consultation. Considering his age antidepressant like mitazapine will be good help.If he has no blood pressure or other medical problem imipramine can be also used.If he is educated some sort of counselling or psychotherapy may help.So without waitng take him to psychiatrist , make him examined and evaluated for diagnosis and then start the treatment.Hope I have answered your query and wishing your father have good stable life soon.