Parth Hospital, 3rd floor, Sigma Excellence, Opp Falguni Gruh Udyog, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad (2025)

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3rd Floor, Sigma Excellence, Opp Falguni Gruh Udyog, Vastrapur

04/12/2025

ECT has a reputation problem.
Movies show it as torture — but modern ECT is nothing like what you’ve seen on screen.

What actually happens:
You’re fully asleep under general anesthesia.
A brief, controlled electrical stimulus is given.
The entire session lasts just 5–10 minutes, and you wake up within 15–30 minutes.
It’s done 2–3 times a week for a few weeks.

Why doctors use ECT:
• Severe depression that hasn’t improved with medication
• Suicidal crises where rapid treatment is needed
• Catatonia
• Bipolar or psychotic depression

How effective is it?
ECT has a 70–90% response rate — far higher than most medications — and often works within days. For many patients, it’s truly life-saving.

Side effects (honestly):
Mild confusion after the session and some short-term memory issues during the course, but long-term memory is usually unaffected.
Ultra-brief pulse ECT (the type we use) significantly reduces these effects.

At Parth Hospital, we offer ultra-brief pulse ECT — the most advanced and safest form available today.

📍 Ahmedabad, Gujarat
📞 ECT Consultation: +91 6354 353 338
You’re fully asleep under general anaesthesia.

01/12/2025

December can be the hardest month for mental health.
While the world feels festive, you might be quietly struggling.

You may be feeling:
• Exhausted from year-end work pressure
• Anxious about family gatherings
• More depressed due to seasonal changes
• Financially stressed
• Lonely even when surrounded by people

This is called holiday depression — and it’s more common than you think.

Why December feels heavy:
• Pressure to appear “happy”
• Family dynamics that trigger stress
• Seasonal affective disorder (less sunlight = lower mood)
• End-of-year guilt (“I didn’t do enough this year”)
• Financial strain from celebrations & gifting

What you can do:
• Set boundaries — you don’t have to attend everything
• Limit alcohol (it worsens depression)
• Maintain your sleep routine
• Continue your medications consistently
• Avoid complete isolation
• Reach out if the month feels overwhelming

If you’ve been putting off treatment:
Don’t wait for January.
December struggles often intensify without support.
Booking a consultation now can help you enter 2026 with clarity and a plan.

We’re here for you throughout December.
At Parth Hospital, we understand holiday depression — and we’re available for consultations and support.

📍 Ahmedabad, Gujarat
📞 December Appointments: +91 6354 353 338
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27/11/2025

Recovery isn't always dramatic. Sometimes it's quiet and gradual.

You might not wake up one day and feel "cured." Instead, you'll notice small shifts:
1. You slept through the night for the first time in months
2. Getting out of bed didn't require a mental battle
3. You texted a friend back
4. You ate a real meal
5. You went to work
6. You laughed at something

These are victories. These are signs your treatment is working.

What improving actually looks like:
1. Not "happy all the time" but "bad days are less frequent"
2. Not "no anxiety" but "anxiety doesn't control me"
3. Not "perfect function" but "functioning most days"
4. Not "never sad" but "sadness doesn't last weeks"

Track progress across weeks and months, not hour to hour.

Your psychiatrist at Parth Hospital will help you identify these milestones and adjust treatment to maintain progress.

📍 Ahmedabad, Gujarat
📞 Follow-up appointments: +91 6354 353 338
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24/11/2025

rTMS and Deep TMS are game-changers for treatment-resistant depression.

If you've tried multiple medications without success, or if side effects are unbearable, these non-drug options might be what you need.

How they work:
1. Magnetic pulses stimulate underactive brain regions
2. Rebalances brain chemistry without medication
3. Effects build over 4-6 weeks of treatment

The difference between rTMS and Deep TMS:
1. rTMS targets specific, shallow brain areas
2. Deep TMS reaches deeper and broader regions
3. Both are FDA-approved and effective

Your psychiatrist determines which is better for your specific case

What treatment looks like:
1. Sit in a chair, coil placed on head
2. Feel mild tingling sensation
3. Read, listen to music during session
4. Drive yourself home after
5. No downtime, no anaesthesia

Success stories:
- Many patients see improvement after years of failed medication trials
- Some reduce or eliminate medication entirely
- Quality of life significantly improves

Parth Hospital is one of the few facilities in Gujarat offering Deep TMS technology.

📍 Ahmedabad, Gujarat
📞 rTMS/Deep TMS consultation: +91 6354 353 338
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20/11/2025

Some conditions respond well to therapy alone. Others need medication to create the foundation for therapy to work.

There's no shame in needing medication. You wouldn't tell someone with diabetes to "just try harder" without insulin. Brain chemistry is medical.

How to know if you need both:
1. If therapy feels helpful BUT...
- Symptoms are still debilitating
- You can't implement what you learn
- Progress is extremely slow
- Suicidal thoughts continue...medication may be the missing piece.

What medication + therapy looks like:
1. Medication stabilizes brain chemistry (4-8 weeks)
2. Therapy teaches coping skills and processes trauma
3. Together they create sustainable recovery

At Parth Hospital, our psychiatrists work collaboratively with therapists to coordinate your care.

📍 Parth Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
📞 Psychiatric evaluation: +91 6354 353 338
💻 Book consultation: Link in bio

17/11/2025

Medication isn't a cure-all, and it's not supposed to be.

Psychiatric medications work by addressing brain chemistry imbalances that make symptoms unbearable. They don't change who you are—they remove the chemical barrier preventing you from functioning as yourself.

What medication does:
1. Stabilizes neurotransmitter levels (serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine)
2. Reduces symptom severity enough that you can engage with therapy, work, relationships
3. Prevents relapse when stopped too soon

What medication doesn't do:
1. Solve external life problems (job stress, relationship conflicts)
2. Make you "happy" artificially—just removes the chemical weight
3. Work instantly—most need 4-8 weeks to see full effect
4. Replace the need for coping skills, therapy, or support systems

Think of medication as stabilising the foundation so you can build the rest. Therapy, lifestyle changes, and support systems are still essential.

At Parth Hospital, we combine medication management with therapy recommendations and lifestyle guidance for comprehensive care.

📍 Ahmedabad, Gujarat
📞 Questions about medication: +91 6354 353 338
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13/11/2025

Better data leads to better treatment plans.

When patients bring medication lists, symptom logs, and specific goals, we skip the guesswork and get straight to solutions.

What slows appointments down:
1. "I think I was on a blue pill?"—we can't plan without accurate medication history
2. Vague goals like "feel better"—we need measurable targets
3. Forgetting to mention substance use or missed doses—this changes everything

What speeds appointments up:
1. Written lists (we can review quickly)
2. Specific, function-based goals
3. Honest reporting (no judgment, just better planning)
4. The 10 minutes you spend preparing can save 2-3 follow-up appointments.

Your first appointment at Parth Hospital typically lasts 45-60 minutes. We take time to understand your complete history, not just your current symptoms.

📍 Parth Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
📞 Schedule consultation: +91 6354 353 338
💻 Book online: Link in bio

10/11/2025

People often panic during their first "bad day" in recovery, thinking all progress is lost. That's not how this works.

Recovery in mental health is never a straight line. There will be setbacks. Some days will feel like going backwards. That's expected.

What matters is the overall direction over weeks and months—not daily fluctuations.

How to track real progress:
1. Compare this month to three months ago (not yesterday to today)
2. Count good days per week (are they increasing over time?)
3. Measure function (are you working, socializing, managing tasks better overall?)
4. One bad day doesn't undo weeks of progress. One bad week doesn't erase months of treatment gains.

But if the "dip" lasts 2+ weeks or you see your original symptoms returning at full intensity—that's when to call your psychiatrist. At Parth Hospital, we track your progress with you and adjust treatment as needed.

Recovery isn't about perfection—it's about trending upward.

📍 Ahmedabad, Gujarat
📞 +91 6354 353 338
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07/11/2025

"Am I overreacting?" "Maybe I'm just stressed?" "Other people have it worse."
These thoughts keep people suffering for months or years before seeking psychiatric care.
Here's the truth: You don't need to hit rock bottom to deserve treatment. You don't need to "try harder" on your own first.

You should see a psychiatrist if:
1. Symptoms interfere with daily function (work, relationships, self-care)
2. You've had thoughts of su***de or self-harm
3. Symptoms persist for 2+ weeks without improvement
4. You feel hopeless or empty most days
5. Sleep, appetite, or energy drastically changed

Early intervention = better outcomes. Waiting until it's unbearable makes recovery harder. Mental illness is a medical condition.

Would you wait months to treat diabetes? Your brain deserves the same urgency.

📍 Parth Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
📞 Book consultation: +91 6354 353 338
💻 Online booking: Link in bio

Confidential, judgment-free consultations. We're here to help.

04/11/2025

Medication adherence is the biggest predictor of relapse in psychiatric conditions—not because the medication stopped working, but because people stop taking it.

The most common reason? Side effects that feel unbearable. Second most common? Feeling better and thinking, "I don't need this anymore."

Both are solvable problems:
Side effects → Often fixable with dose adjustment, timing changes, or switching medications. Bring the specific issue to your doctor.
Feeling better → That's often the medication working. Stopping suddenly can trigger relapse. If you want to stop, create a taper plan with your psychiatrist.

Other barriers:
Cost → Ask about generic options or patient assistance programs
Stigma → Medication for brain illness is no different than medication for diabetes

If medication isn't working or side effects are too much, the answer is adjusting the plan—not suffering in silence or stopping abruptly.

📍 Parth Hospital, Ahmedabad
📞 +91 6354 353 338
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27/10/2025

OCD feels like an alarm you can’t switch off. The brain’s ‘error’ network over-fires, and habit circuits keep answering it.
🧭 Deep TMS engages deeper nodes in this loop; structured protocols have regulatory clearance and real-world results.
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🌀 rTMS can target supplementary motor and prefrontal areas to dampen the urge-drive and improve control.
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When the loop calms, space returns between urge and action.

20/10/2025

Bipolar isn’t only mania. Bipolar depression can be the heavier weight. When it’s severe or medication-resistant, we prioritize two outcomes: speed and stability.
⚡ Ultra-brief ECT can lift depression quickly by synchronizing disrupted network activity—faster relief, with brief pulses designed to limit cognitive side effects.
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📅 LAIs reduce the stop-start cycle that triggers relapse—crucial in a disorder defined by recurrence.
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🌀 rTMS can be layered for additional mood-circuit support in bipolar depression under specialist protocols.
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Plan = rapid stabilization, then hold the gains.

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