Substance abuse and low appetite

2024-11-01 10:31:48
I haven't been eating at all, I'm getting skinnier day by day and my face has lost it's radiance because of the substance abuse. I've functional depression , I have had a history of suicidal attempts.
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Answered2024-11-06 07:16:35

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You are a nineteen year old girl and doing substance. It is said that if someone becomes addict in early age there must be some underlying psychiatric illness. So you need detailed assessment and then we can decide further management plan. Indeed addiction itself is mental illness and it has treatments available. Also substance use can cause decreased appetite so that weight loss and other symptoms like vitamin deficiency, because of that may be skin symptoms.
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Answered2024-11-02 09:47:07

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Answered2024-11-02 07:38:06

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Substance use can lead to loss of weight. You need to have a medical check and psychiatrist help to come out of the substance use. Anticraving Medications and counselling would help. Good luck.

Answered2024-11-01 15:21:35

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Hi.. decreased appetite can be due to many reasons like a hyper active thyroid, depression, substance abuse etc. However i will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. Consult for further evaluation and management.

Answered2024-11-01 12:54:04

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Hi, Based on your complaints and history, it shows that you are suffering from Major Depressive disorder with comorbid substance use disorder. Please understand that your symptoms can be relieved by taking medications and psychotherapy. So, you please consult a psychiatrist at the earliest for advice.

Answered2024-11-01 12:09:20

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you do need proper medications and therapy sessions

Answered2024-11-03 12:09:50

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It's very common to lose appetite in depression. You might be having anorexia as another illness. Taking just one tablet will solve both your problems of depression and poor eating. Within a month you will feel a dramatic improvement in yourself. Please don't waste time and consult a psychiatrist earliest. You should take an online consultation with me through practo or through Google search. We need to discuss and treat your substance abuse as well. If u want more information about it, u can search for my facebook page.(Dr suneet upadhyaya).

Answered2024-11-01 11:07:45

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Hello The symptoms you're describing points towards comorbid mental health issue along with substance use disorder. This can be a dual diagnosis. You need proper psychiatric consultation for treatment of underlying mental health issues and substance abuse. Consult a psychiatrist as soon as possible.

Answered2024-11-01 10:51:30

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