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Can a 71-year-old diabetic overcome depression, anxiety, and panic attacks?

Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan |1145 Answers |Ask -Follow

General Physician - Answered on Jul 25, 2024

Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan has been practising for 30 years.
She specialises in general medicine, child development and senior citizen care.
A graduate from Madurai Medical College, she has DNB training in paediatrics and a postgraduate degree in developmental neurology.
She has trained in Tai chi, eurythmy, Bothmer gymnastics, spacial dynamics and yoga.
She works with children with development difficulties at Sparrc Institute and is the head of wellness for senior citizens at Columbia Pacific Communities.... more

Question by CHANDRASHEKHAR on Jun 30, 2024Hindi

Sir/Madam, I am 71 and presently suffering from depression, anxiety, panic attacks etc. I am already a diabetic patient for the last 20 years. How to come out of depression ? Is there any allopathy medicine which will give me fast relief ? Please help me.

Ans: Please consult a Psychotherapist

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