Q: I am a 19 years old male, very depressed with my life. I like to be alone and do not want to talk to anyone. I weep without any reason and have become very rude to others off late. I just cannot tolerate anybody's comments about me. I think too much about trivial things. What should I do?

A:What ever you are describing seems to be typical of depression. Depression does not discriminate age, colour, gender, marital status, or the rich and poor. What though is most essential is that since it can be managed, there should be a consultation with a psychiatrist, who can, depending on the severity of depression, either offer you medications or psychotherapy. But it is important for you to meet a psychiatrist as soon as possible.