Depression, Anxiety, Panic Disorder, and Sleep Disorders
Clinical Approach to Depression, Anxiety, Panic Disorder, and Sleep Disorders
The intense stress of modern life, traumatic experiences, or imbalances in brain chemistry (neurotransmitters) can cause significant fluctuations in our mental health. At the Psychiatry Clinic of Egemed Hospitals, these conditions—which are among the most common in society and disrupt a person’s work, family, and social life—are treated using evidence-based medical practices, with an approach that does not judge or stigmatize the patient.
Approach to Major Depression
Depression is not simply a "low mood" or "weakness"; it is a medical condition characterized by an imbalance of chemicals in the brain, such as serotonin and norepinephrine. It manifests as deep despondency lasting for weeks, an inability to derive pleasure from life (anhedonia), feelings of guilt or worthlessness, and a loss of energy. At our clinic, appropriate antidepressant medication treatments and psychotherapy aimed at cognitive restructuring are planned in coordination, based on the severity of the patient’s clinical presentation.
Anxiety and Panic Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder is characterized by a state of constant, uncontrollable anxiety. A Panic Attack, on the other hand, is a condition in which this anxiety manifests as sudden, intense physical reactions—such as palpitations, sweating, and shortness of breath—that create the sensation of “having a heart attack, choking, or dying.” After our psychiatric specialists determine that these physical (psychosomatic) symptoms are of psychological rather than organic origin, they help the patient regain control through medical treatments that stop the attacks and breathing/relaxation techniques.
Sleep Problems (Insomnia) and Stress Management
Sleep is the brain’s most critical self-repair process. Chronic sleep disorders—such as difficulty falling asleep, frequent nighttime awakenings, or waking up tired in the morning—are both a trigger and a consequence of psychiatric disorders. Our physicians analyze the underlying stress factors contributing to insomnia, establish sleep hygiene guidelines, and, when necessary, assist in resetting your biological clock (circadian rhythm) using non-habit-forming, reliable sleep-regulating medications.