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2021-09-30 19:53:17
How to understand if I have depression that severely that I need to consult a doctor? How to recognize it?
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If you feel low mood , sadness which you are not able to overcome , feel like crying , or there is disturbance in sleep , appetite etc .. , you don't enjoy things that you used to , are common symptoms of depression . If you feel you have any if these for more than 2 weeks , you should consult a Psychiatrist.
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consult with Psychiatrist

Answered2021-10-01 02:32:16

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If it is effecting your day to day activities, then you should take treatment

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If your depressive symptoms have an affect on your social, and occupational life, you need to consult a Psychiatrist

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Depression has a set of clinical criteria. For severity there r many rating scales like HAM_D,MADRS,HADS,etc

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