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Of late, I've been really feeling down for some reason. I have a lack of motivation and feel lost. I have this chronic depression and insomnia for the last few weeks as well. This has greatly hampered my productivity and professional life. I live an active lifestyle and I consume a more or less balanced diet but somehow this isn't helping. I never

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it's completely understandable to feel down, lost, and less productive when dealing with chronic depression and insomnia, especially when you're used to an active, balanced lifestyle. While it's great ...  Read More

Hi doc. Im 24 and i have a serious morning depression problem. Also sometimes i feel like doing something to achieve something great but when i start doing i lose all motivation and stop working for what i chose earlier. And again i start doing something big and again stop doing it due to lack of motivation. Somedays im most jovial and next day i b

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Anergia, disinterest, amotivation, low mood r symptoms of depression. Mental health issues like depression r due to disturbance in the neurochemicals in d brain. So u need not blame urself or nyone el ...  Read More

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I want to be motivated to study, there is no problem in my life only lack of motivation..............

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Motivation must grow from inside.If u have to urge to do anything,to change ur life,to built a career of ur wish then u get self motivated.CRISIS makes motivation.u must focus on ur future plan,what u ...  Read More

Hi I am a mother of 3 yrs old. I have been constantly lack motivation and interest in any work. I don't clean my room it's clutter. One day I find motivation and next day I don't. I feel lazy and procrastinate my daily routine too. Help me

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Hello mam, I understood what you're going through and I'm here to help you out. According to what you've mentioned it looks like you're going through depression which needs detailed evaluation and tre ...  Read More

Am facing lack of motivation from last 6 months, it's like I wanted to work , but I can't due , I wanted to go hang with friends, but I can't even if I go there is no pleasure at all , their is no future orientation don't know why?

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Consult a psychiatrist or a psychologist and discuss your problem with them in detail so that we can guide u with proper treatment. ...  Read More

Headache and not able to concentrate. Easily get tired and lack of motivation to do anything. Insomnia since few days.

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The problem is consistent with anxiety disorder. Most probably a general anxiety problem. ...  Read More

Why tofisopam or benzodiazepine group drugs even cured anxiety. It makes lack of motivation and energetic feeling.. Suppressed fee at stomach. Why is it soo???. Will it be cure by dosage change or additional dopamine generation medicine

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All meds have effects and at times side effects... Consult ur psychiatrist if has some issues ...  Read More

I have been repeatedly taking my kt exams for 2 years. But i don't find the motivation to study for the exams as it has become very monotonous and uninteresting. Moreover, all that is expected is rote learning and memorising. I am bad at memorising as well. I think i will visit a psychologist.

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Yes u must visit a psychotherapist asap.. who shall with tailor made therapies will definitely resolve ur issues, u may contact me on nine seven nine five three four five six seven eight. ...  Read More

Depression arising from lack of motivation , I hv been depressed lately , suffering from boredom , lack of willingness to work .

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I understand your distressful situation. You seem to be suffering from depressive symptoms including lack of interest, amotivation etc. However more clarity is needed regarding your problem. Informati ...  Read More

I have tried fluvoxamine,fluoxetine.for depression and anxiety as prescribed by psychiatrist but it works only for anxiety not for motivation/enthusiasm...which neurotransmitter(serotonin,dopamine,norepinephrone) is responsible for motivation and enthusiasm??i have low attention span as well...plz reply sir/mam

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Dopamine Try bupron xl ...  Read More

I am currently experiencing a very difficult mental state. When I wake up, I feel a strong sense of heaviness and a lack of motivation to get out of bed. I often feel like I don’t want to wake up like this and I just want to stay in bed where I feel safe, without responsibilities or stress. The thought of going to work, traveling, and handli

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Hello What you’re describing sounds like your mind and body have gone into a kind of protective shutdown after the loss you experienced. When something emotionally heavy happens, the brain starts ass ...  Read More

Hi, i am suffering from depression from july last year. I still have symptoms like: lack of concentration, focus and energy in daily life activities. Lack of cognitive abilities which was normal previously. No motivation, excitement and happiness in life. Loss of sexual desire. I did consultation with doctor this year and took medicines SNRIs f

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We have many medications to make ur experience tolerable. But don't leave on own. Medications need to be adjusted. Sunrise, ssris and mma are available. ...  Read More

Passing thru severe depression, drinking 3 times a week. Sleep comes in the morning but night with Qutan 100 mg and ativan 4-6 mg no sleep. Kindly help.

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No need to worry .. once ur depression decreases then your sleep cycle came back to normal ..so rather than sleep medicine focus ok cause for which ur sleep caused disturbed..we will evaluate n modify ...  Read More

My THS value is above normal and i have symptom of lack of motivation/enthusiasm,brain fog,poor memory...does high THS causes such symptom?

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Yes ...  Read More

I was taking medication for anxiety and depression for the past 2+ years. I stopped them just a couple of months ago as I wasn't seeing much difference. I tapered off the medicines after consulting with my doctor, but now I feel worse. I am exercising daily, meditating and eating only healthy foods. I don't take any alcohol or drugs and do not smok

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Consult immediately madam ...  Read More

Hello, i have been taking pexep cr 25mg, pregabid 300mg, zapiz 2 mg since 6 months for anxiety disorder. Right now, i dont have any motivation. I dont take shower or go to work for 10-15 days. I dont get out of the room. Now i dont know what to do. Should i stop all the medicines ? Or is there any medicine good for me?

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U need to adjust the doses or change the medicines ...  Read More

I have symptoms like Loss of interest in daily life work Loss of energy Lack of enthusiasm and motivation Lack of confidence Anxiety issues Loss of sexual desire Lack of concentration and cognitive abilities for work

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These are possible symptoms of depression. A detailed evaluation is needed for proper management. Kindly book a consultation so that proper treatment can be initiated soon. ...  Read More

Any telugu Psychiatrist/Psychologist available? Please ping me I will consult. I Want some motivation to fight my depression.

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Hi there, Sorry Not a Telugu person. So can’t help you. ...  Read More

Dear doctors, I am having symptoms like IBS since 4 months all test are normal except stool culture which says colony count-heavy growth I have been also advised colonoscopy tomorrow for which my doctor said is just routine test but I have read on Google which is leading to colon cancer,i am quite depressed by thinking that it is cancer inside,any

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Stool culture report indicates infection. IBS like symptoms can be due to various reasons which are benign. Colonoscopy is done to diagnose benign conditions as well. ...  Read More

Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, emptiness, or tearfulness. Outbursts of anger, irritability, or frustration Loss of interest in activities he used to enjoy Insomnia, over-sleeping, or other sleep disturbances. Prolonged tiredness and lack of energy such that small tasks require a lot of effort Increased appetite or cravings which may lead to wei

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You definitely needs Counseling. You are showing symptoms to depression.you definetly need counseling to resolve the inner conflicts for better mental health. You have taken first step towards it whic ...  Read More

Hey there, one of my friend suffering from memory problems, such as forgetfulness or confusion. He also make it difficult to focus on work or other tasks, make decisions, or think clearly. Stress and anxiety. He always change his mind to different work. Unable to sit for few minutes or Focus always wandering day dreaming. In past he also have min

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most likely he is suffering from depressive disorder kindly consult me for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

I know I'm suffering from depression..but I can figure out how to get out of it.i feel like .I don't have that willpower .any sort of motivation is not helpful..it's like..no goal no reason to live..

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Depression is a medical condition, please consult any psychiatrist for treatment ...  Read More

Hello, I would like to ask about one of my close friend, from past few months (almost 4 month) he is very depressed and lack of complete awareness about his family and others and also keep on thinking something very deeply and smile on his own, Not eating food properly, not sleeping in night and will become very irritated when someone ask him to d

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Seems depressive illness .he needs to give more details and get properly treated ...  Read More

Hello i don't fell to do anything and I am always confused when I study. Always run for everything. No energy no motivation. I don't fell like doing anything and also I don't Have confidence to do anything. I can't think I can't focus anything. Lack of focus.

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I appreciate that you take care of yourself you want to do good for yourself by approaching guidance of professional. I understand how difficult each day will be for you and how pressurized you must b ...  Read More

I have been depressed since childhood and always wanted to run away n live alone.I also started having anxiety issues and emotional numbness when I reached high school age.When I was 15,an uncle tried to molest me and my emotional numbness got worse.I struggled all throughout college due to depression and passed with difficulty.Depression got worse

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Consult me directly via practo for treatment ...  Read More

How should I motivate myself to do my work seriously ? And how should I find a meaning for my life ?

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You are on medication for OCD. You consult a clinical psychologist. Tips are not helpful for you. Do not expect miracles. You need to work out your OCD. That will motivate you manage your life. Meanin ...  Read More

Is there anyway to completely forget something? Every little thing keeps on reminding me of one person and I can't help but ponder over the same stuffs that in turn deteriorate my mental health. I know the best solution is to forget everything that happened and move on. But it is just not happening. Please help.

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Yes, forgetting is definitely little more difficult.. Yet there are other means by which you can overcome this issue.. ...  Read More

This is a reoccurrence of a condition that had happened 7 years ago. The last time it happened there was severe depression (reason undiscovered), serious lack of interest in any activity, crying, lack of apetite. Medical help was sought. Shine 10, Aculip H, TVS 10 were prescribed. Condition became normal. Medicine stopped after 3 years. Condition h

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It's likely relapse of depression. Consult a Psychiatrist. ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed with anxiety and depression earlier, and used to take medication (Nexito-5mg) for the same. The course of the medication (a little more than a month) got over sometime in January. Lately, I think that some (if not all) of the symptoms have returned. I just moved out of home for an internship and face palpitations on my way to

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Hello, consult your psychiatrist again. You may need to take medications again. ...  Read More

I suffering from too much depression due to some personal problems. Always skipping my meals couldn't eat or drink properly. Barely like to do anything rather than feeling depressed having depressed thoughts & crying all day. Am on cilapam 0.25/5mg medicine from past 2weeks but no improvement. Also couldn't like to go for gym. Having lack of mo

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Hi you are on a lower dose of medication. Please arrange a consultation. ...  Read More

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