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Reshmi Saranga

Psychiatrist

Dr. Reshmi Saranga is a psychiatrist practicing in Apex, NC. Dr. Saranga is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Saranga diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Saranga may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Saranga treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Reshmi Saranga
  • Apex, NC
  • MD at Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences
  • Accepting new patients

Why am I not happy as all other moms around me are?

There are many reasons why you may be unhappy, this is a whole new experience which no one is prepared for. Please be aware of Postpartum Depression, which is more common than READ MORE
There are many reasons why you may be unhappy, this is a whole new experience which no one is prepared for. Please be aware of Postpartum Depression, which is more common than you think. If you have any thoughts of harming your baby or neglect do not hesitate to reach out to your OBGYN or Primary care.

My son is failing in school. Should I consult a counselor?

It would be a good decision for an expert opinion. Your son might feel more comfortable talking to a professional to rule out any alarming symptoms that he is not able to share READ MORE
It would be a good decision for an expert opinion. Your son might feel more comfortable talking to a professional to rule out any alarming symptoms that he is not able to share with a parent.

My brother is 39 and single, and I think it's making him depressed. What can we do to help?

If he is willing to talk to a therapist, it may help him get out of depression. As a sibling, always be supportive.

Bipolar Medicaton

There are different medications for Bipolar disorder. It has to be tailored for individual profile considering the medical issues and symptoms.

Is it safe for me to conceive if I am on antidepressants?

Please consult with your OBGYN to discuss the details. First trimester has few risks, it depends on your previous depressive episodes and severity, they may be able to guide you READ MORE
Please consult with your OBGYN to discuss the details. First trimester has few risks, it depends on your previous depressive episodes and severity, they may be able to guide you through the process.

Why do I feel so agitated before my periods?

This is a very common condition, without medications, you may please talk to a therapist who may guide you through some of the mindfulness process or other anxiety reduction techniques READ MORE
This is a very common condition, without medications, you may please talk to a therapist who may guide you through some of the mindfulness process or other anxiety reduction techniques which may help you.

I'm having some severe chest pain with anxiety. Is this dangerous? What could it be?

What you have described could be a panic attack but some of the cardiac events also occur in an atypical fashion so please contact your PCP for a baseline lab work including EKG READ MORE
What you have described could be a panic attack but some of the cardiac events also occur in an atypical fashion so please contact your PCP for a baseline lab work including EKG / cardiac markers. If things are normal then you may choose to follow up with a psychiatrist or therapist.

I think I may be depressed. What do I do?

It is a very common phenomenon when you have working through most of your adult life, then stop working to get down. Please talk to your primary care if this is a natural transition READ MORE
It is a very common phenomenon when you have working through most of your adult life, then stop working to get down. Please talk to your primary care if this is a natural transition vs. a clinical depression. Keeping your self occupied with activities- exercise, reading books, picking up hobbies that interest you or volunteer work could help to a certain extent.

Sudden mental fatigue--what can it be?

Please identify any recent triggers that could have led to the change- medical issue, abnormal labs- thyroid/ vitamin b12 etc.., medication changes- need to contact your PCP. If READ MORE
Please identify any recent triggers that could have led to the change- medical issue, abnormal labs- thyroid/ vitamin b12 etc.., medication changes- need to contact your PCP. If there was a major life stressor then try to rectify that. If you cannot find a trigger you need to talk to a psychiatrist or psychologist.