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Depression
Hello doctor,
I've read about depression and OCD a lot and i find many symptoms matching mine but still I'm not sure about my mental illness.
I'm also suffering from hypothyroidism.
Symptoms
-I persistently get negative thoughts
-I sleep a lot
-I'm hypersensitive and i get very easily hurt
-I'm least interested in work(earlier i used to be)
-i can't concentrate
-I show aggressive behavior
-i eat a lot
-my grades are falling
-I'm always tired
Am I really depressed
Answers (1)
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Ms. Chaitra Mahesh
Counselling Psychologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi! Good to know you are taking active steps to improve your mental health by researching about the same. However this could sometimes be unhelpful as it may lead to self diagnosis of conditions that might not be there.
Some of the symptoms you have mentioned above are of depression however they are not enough for a diagnosis. Hypothyroidism can sometimes lead to low moods as well. You would need to meet a psychologist how will be able to assess if there is a clinical depression and refer you out to a psychiatrist for medication if required. Psychologist will also be able to help you with the right coping techniques to manage your symptoms
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Exercising daily and eating healthy food will help
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