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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

I am 22yr old male iam suffering from forgetfulness I am performing poor in academic and struggling to remember things

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Sometimes forgetfulness may be due to inattention also ...  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

How many episodes of depression do most of the people have in their entire life time if they have diagnosed with mdd, pls help

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It can be a single episode lasting few weeks or months to persistent depressive disorder wherein they have life long depressive illness. ...  Read More

From the last 8 months, I have been treating for MD. My main symptoms are physical fatigue and cognitive slowdown. However, I don't have any negative thinking. I think I am good from a psychological perspective. It's just the fatigue and cognitive slowdown which has messed up with me. It's more like a physical problem than psychological. However, i

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As far as I understand, you are saying that you have been receiving treatment for major depression for the past eight months and are currently experiencing significant cognitive slowing and fatigue. C ...  Read More

I have disease or don't know what to call it forgetfulness how to cure it? I'm not anymore ambitious person. I feel full tired when I someone suggest me to do something. I'm not feeling to do anything from inside. Guide me to the best of best place where I can satisfy myself and my family as well. Even in jobs also I don't have stability already I

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The symptoms you are describing may be suggestive of depression or any other mental health disorder. I would recommend consulting a psychiatrist for a proper evaluation and appropriate treatment. ...  Read More

Im getting short term memory loss due to deep depression and grief of family issues,stagnant and less growth in work life and even due to loss of my grandparents within the year only. Its affecting my daily routine life too. Im so anxious what can help me with it? I feel so low and empty at times.

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Kindly consult Neurologist ...  Read More

I consulted a psychiatrist in patna for depression, he prescribes me paroxetine 20mg per day for 2 months . But unfortunately my prescription got wet and teared now no one gave me the medicines. Can anyone provide me valid prescription for lowest cost.

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Consult online on practo ...  Read More

Hello, I am suffering from depression again. It's a relapse. Most of my teenage years went through this and now it's back. Could be due to work stress. Idk. It sucks. Any tips?

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You need proper assessment and treatment can be planned accordingly. Yes work stress could also act as precipitating/perpetuating factor for your illness. ...  Read More

I have been suffering from severe depression, emotional imbalance, helpless and scared . I feel numb , I can't think positive

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Thank you for sharing this, it takes courage to put these feelings into words. What you are experiencing sounds deeply distressing, and I want you to know that your emotions are valid. Feeling numb, h ...  Read More

Continuous depression for 1 yrs please suggest me what should I do for tapering those medicine . contact me

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Take a psychiatric counseling ...  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

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