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Does depression make you forgetful

Is it normal that I'm being forgetfulness by taking 40mg of fluoxetine for my anxiety and depression? Could that be the reason?

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Dear sir, Fluoxetine doesn't cause any cognitive disturbances like forgetfulness. Anxiety and depression are the ones who cases forgetfulness. ... Read More

My mother in law is 70 years old. She has started showing signs of forgetfulness , she cries for no reason at times , creates stories which are not true and when confronted with the truth quickly denies her role, is very restless and unsettled .

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Description of difficulties suggest possible depressive episode. She would need a thorough psychiatrist assessment. ... Read More

I am frequently becoming very short tempered and beating my kids without any reason. At that time I'm not in my control. And I am also suffering from forgetfulness. Ifor I start my vehicle from my office is don't hoe I reached home more of absence mind for the past one year ancient frequent thought of suicide Comes in my mind.please help me get rid

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Loss of interest, decreased concentration and attention, feeling low and disturbed sleep or appetite are some of the signs of depression. Consult a psychiatrist who will assess you in detail. If you a ... Read More

I am experiencing forgetfulness and anxity problems from one month. Is it an indication of any disease?

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It looks like a psychological condition. Kindly get a psychological evaluation done by a clinical psychologist and start with therapy. ... Read More

Hi, I am a 30 years old female, working as an IT Professional.Its been a while I am worried of this condition of my forgetfulness. Used to be a bright student back then and had a very sharp memory but 6 years back this issue started. Later I got diagnosed with thyroid. It was hypothyroidism with a TSH value 100+. With medication thyroid gets bett

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It’s because of stress and anxiety Consult for more details ... Read More

Depression induced Absent mindness, forgetfulness and brain fog can be treated by psychological techniques?

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Yes this is common in people diagnosed with depression, this can be treated successfully ... Read More

Sir/Madam, I am 4 month pregnant and now i am facing some issues with weak memory. Is forgetfulness a sign that something's wrong with me or my pregnancy?

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No, just take your routine medications and get your blood tests and sonography done on time ... Read More

Dear Sir/Madam, How to overcome stress and forgetfulness. As daily morning Headache comes at that time not able to concentrate or listen anything from others. That time things happen iam forgetting, when tries recollect getting headache How to overcome the issue

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Hi.. forgetfulness can be due to many reasons like vitamin deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, stress, anxiety or depression. You will need further evaluation for the same. ... Read More

I am an IT professional of 6yrs experience and for married 3yrs ago. Ours being a love marriage, I had to go through a rough phase initially for about 6 months. And from then on, I began to notice the change in myself at being very forgetful. Few examples are, I forget the essence of a conversation, I book tickets to wrong destinations, feel diffic

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This is a sign of anxiety but this is the only symptom you have mentioned. Needs thorough evaluation. Visit a Psychologist. ... Read More

Hello sir I am a student of class 12 Earlier I didn't have trouble with remembering things but from 9-10 months I am very forgetful. I forget names of people or things or the path through which I traveled or any concept I learnt etc. Now I can remember things only for short term like for few hours or so. But I can remember large events like what I

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Kindly get a thorough evaluation done by a Psychiatrist including the details of all your symptoms and the dose and duration of treatment with the prescribed medications . Any adverse life event ... Read More

I think iam in depression as after result i didn't get selected so after result the 2months were very difficult from i could not sleep, i use to cry everyday . I thought things will get better with time but it got worse again i am preparing for neet but i can't study bcz my brain froze everytime and i am scared of meeting ppl, and i have made a ver

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Hi.. you need treatment for the same. Consult online for treatment ... Read More

This 2 points mentioned in the image related to me, out of a lot of points that have symptoms related to me... I want to know your opinion doctors is this a depression? Does it need treatment and counselling? Can i be well without medicine?

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Hello, While some symptoms mentioned in the image provided could be of depression, overall the picture that I am getting seems to be more troubling than that. The description provides an image of some ... Read More

I think i m in depression Kindly suggest medicine for good sleep and not to overthink I think I forgot everything after some time This problem arises due to my husband as he becomes alcoholic Sometimes i was suffocating Breathe less Sometimes suffering from panic attack

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Thank you for writing here. Kindly reach out for a session. ... Read More

Hi sometimes I am feeling depressed and crying alot..I am having a 2 year old who is very adamant and not listening anything...he is having pink eye for the past 1 week but he is not cooperating to put eye drops and crying alot tighting his eyes very close and getting angry for everything forcefully vomiting if he didn't get what he want...I couldn

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Consult for proper diagnosis and treatment . ... Read More

Respected doctor Hi , I am terribly depressed within in mind and am very unhappy within. Reasons my dad is an stroke patient once very active now 70 percent immobile, and always sick, plus I m job less, my wife's supporting the family totally Because of my dad's illness I m so worried if something happen to him constantly worried Secondly I fear

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Hi, The best way ahead would be a detailed clinical interview to understand the symptoms and your comprehensive history. For a personalized plan, find me by searching "Dr Abhinav Tewari Neuropsychi ... Read More

I am so much in depression need counselling on abused need low fees counselling and whatsapp session please mention whatsapp number so i can connect on WhatsApp

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Hi You can connect with me directly on WhatsApp at nine two six six seven two six zero six five to discuss further and begin your sessions. ... Read More

Hello doctor my name is neha i am facing depression so badly i need counselling for stress free female doctor with low fees please msg me of whatsapp number so i can take session with you

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Hi Please come in.. u can talk about ur stress.. contact me at eight three six eight zero five three seven one zero ... Read More

Doctor, I feel lazy and tired most of the day, confused about my goals, and since my husband stays away, I often feel lonely. I also have very low libido and tend to oversleep to escape reality. Could this be due to stress or depression, and what should I do to overcome it

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The symptoms you describe – fatigue, oversleeping, low libido, lack of motivation, and loneliness - are often linked to stress, depression, or adjustment issues related to life circumstances. These ... Read More

I am 21 years old and I am dealing with depression and anxiety. It is really difficulty for me as a med student to do my tasks and to study.

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You can consult me online. ... Read More

Initial symptoms: restlessness, difficulty in understanding, thinking, concentrating and forgetfulness Treatment: 20 days desvenlafaxine 100 mg twice a day, lurasidone 40 mg once at night, followed by 5 days ketamine therapy Symptoms after the treatment: difficulty in understanding, thinking, concentrating and forgetfulness worsen than before, fati

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As per my view, you should consult your psychiatrist with all treatment records with respective dose and duration records that you have mentioned. You should also discuss what symptoms improve or what ... Read More

My daughter seems like depression and worried. Loaded with full of negativity how to help her tp overcome this stress?

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Meet a clinical psychologist asap. Individual and family therapy required ... Read More

Hey there, I'm a depression petient I just want only solution, how to should spend my time whole day. There's one n only option for me using smartphone cause I don't have well concentration and completely lost intesrest in everything. Even if I read books it feels so boring at the end using smartphone is only last option for me. I wake up early do

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Hi. It must be really tough for you to enjoy the activities whatever you must be doing. I would recommend to go for the hobbies which you really enjoyed but left due to certain circumstances. You can ... Read More

Hello Doctor, Myself XYZ living alone in vashi. My wife passed away 10 years back. My daughter got married 3 years back. So I feel lonely, I couldn't eat wel though I prepared it with interest. 2-3 years back I tried to satisfy my sexual need with girls on hire, even I visited ladies bar. But that period I was more than happy. Suddenly 1 year back

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You can try a course of antidepressants. They improve the serotonin levels and by others ways and make you come out of depression, you can also simultaneously go for cognitive behavioral therapy if yo ... Read More

I am in depression from last 3 years now treating my self from last 1 year i am on medicen insopram 20 and lamotrigine 100 but problem is still there i dont feel motivated and high all the day i feel lazy and sleepy what to do

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Hi.. you may need adjustment of your medicines. ... Read More

Hello doctor, I am suffering from depression since 5 years, I'm ongoing treatment with my new psychiatrist since 2 months, I have completed a 7 day injection saline treatment as prescribed which improved my depression very well, I'm also on medication since those two months as prescribed by the same new doctor, during the treatment I was facing iss

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Consult psychiatrist and get ur medications adjusted if it is causing u side effects. ... Read More

Hello sir/ mam I am having PE since 2015. Had sudden fear and was suffering from gastritis, head pain and forgetfulness too. So In 2023 i consult to neuro psychiatrist and he prescribed me some medicines of anxiety . After taking it i felt good and relax. But after 6 months doctor stopped my medicines and after few months again i felt same proble

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Hello Sir There are signs that you would need medicine and also therapy/ counseling To get faster and good treatment and also reduce chances of recurrences in future. ... Read More

M suffering from depression taking medicines for depression from 3 yrs so from 3 yrs I was feeling gud nd calm mind,stress free,able to focus on my academics from depressive mood,unable to focus on my academics, prolonged thinking disorder.now suddenly my dr changed my medicine nd started my medicine for bipolar disorder including carilift 1.5,lica

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Hi.. will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. ... Read More

Frm Aug 2023, I started feeling numb in my head. My throat and nose go paralyzed( sometimes partially, sometimes fully) and when it feels totally paralyzed, I get trouble breathing and swallowing. And my whole body was shaking for next 10 days. I couldn't even fall asleep. Then doctor gave me treatment for falling asleep and for anxiety and depress

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Consult immediately ... Read More

After taking 7 days injection with saline treatment, my depression is being lifted considerably, but as during the treatment and now I face side effects such as headache, dizziness, shakiness, detachment from the society and sleep problems, please help

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I think you can shift to safer treatment alternatives, after detailed Psychiatric evaluation. ... Read More

How to come out of depression, I'm in a depression for the past 2 weeks how do I can come out of that

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Hi.. try interacting with people, exercising, talking with loved ones, meditation etc.. if these wont help.. you may need to take medicines. ... Read More

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