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Hi I want know symptoms of depression. Actually my is behaviour keep on changing very frequently seems she feels depressing but I want to know exact symptoms. Br

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Hello practo user Depression is a mood disorder which is characterised by persistent low mood, loss of appetite, weight loss, disturbed sleep, high negative thinking and other related symptoms. Howev ...  Read More

I hav depression symptoms..i hav too much tention and too much fearing..no concentration and memory loss..Not intresting anything..and fearing of competitive exams..And No social activities...like not talking with Other peoples and not friendly with anyone...and So Sad mood and too much angryness is this symptoms is depression??or else???

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If you jave not undergone for evaluation of your problem don't label your self. Proper evaluation of your symptoms will help you to trace the reason for your problem and you can start the treatment ac ...  Read More

I hav depression symptoms and iam strugging with suicidial thoughts...Social activities is tooo low and other mental problems

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Hi dear, it's nice to see that you understand that you are suffering and seeking help. Don't worry, you can easily come out of depression with proper counseling and medication within few days. Don't l ...  Read More

Can teen depression occur in a 13 year child? Symptoms are- 1. Hopelessness 2. Extreme change in behavior 3. Extreme change in diet

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Hello, Yes ,depression is possible in a 13 year old. And the stpoms that you have mentioned are symtpoms of a mood disorder.please consult a psychiatrist for treatment as soon as possible. ...  Read More

My son with downssyndrome is 25yrs old of late he is showing symptoms of depression like not showing interest in anything not takeing food properly getting irritated drastic weight loss from 45kgs to 35kgs

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How to know if you have depression or not.. and if so, what type it is and how to know what will help.

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Feeling sad, fatigue, Decreased interest are the main symptoms, But you should have detailed history to say that a person is having Depression. ...  Read More

Hi , My father is having some physical illness from around a month , earlier he had fever(occasionaly) , low bp and weakness for aroung 1-2 weeks. Then he consulted some physician and fever is gone but other symptoms persist like low bp , weakness, tiredness etc. Yesterday night he had stomach ache and since morning he is having pain in legs ( i

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Please see a psychiatrist.Elderly depression should not be ignored.. ...  Read More

I am a student i went to kota for preparation of neet exam..after the failure...i started losing my interest in studies, my energy levels became quite low,i am feeling lazy just lying on the bed, having frequent health problems these symptoms are there since 1 year..i have started having conflicts with my parents and they don't understand me and de

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Consult a psychiatrist immediately and get your depression evaluated and treated. Counseling Plus antidepressants would help in recovery. There is more in life than only Kota and studies. You can choo ...  Read More

I have been married for just three months. My wife and I both love each other but recurringly she has symptoms of depression such as deprived sleep. Excessive crying mood swings.. Feeling of worthlessness and being trapped. and even mention of suicidal thoughts. How should I confront her. It is getting difficult to console her when she gets angry

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Confrontation is not going to help. Be as supportive as possible, I know this can be very tough for you. Please take her to a counsellor , who can help her with dealing with her emotions and can asses ...  Read More

How can someone spots depression in himself is there r any harm signs that might be surely confirm depression

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There are certain depression rating scales that can be administered by self which will help you to determine your depression levels. You can try PHQ 9 or MINIDEP ...  Read More

I feeling depression and mind reading disorder core beliefs is wrong and low confidence and low self-esteem

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Hi, how are you feeling right now? It takes awareness to notice your own thinking patterns, and that's a real strength. "Mind reading" isn't a disorder. It's a common thinking habit in which we assume ...  Read More

So I will keep it short- had some ANGINa like symptoms when i was 24- suspicion was lower, but got a CT angio done- perfectly normal ( 2024 November) A year later started getting JAW discomfort and some more typical symptoms - this time invasive angio done- again normal but with the mild myocardial bridge Taking bisoprol 5 mg- quality of life b

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My 4 yrs old child is having a fever between 99 to 99.8 from last 3 days without any symptoms no cold no cough nothing..what could be the reason

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Greetings temperature between 99°F and 99.8°F is generally considered a normal daily fluctuation or a very mild elevation rather than a true medical fever. In children, a true clinical feve ...  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

Can major depression be treated with ect only, I mean first 6-7 regular ect sessions followed by maintenance ect sessions without antidepressant ( i have tried almost every type of antidepressant since 7 years but didn't see any major improvement, but last year I had 6-7 regular ect sessions where my major depression was like completely gone but my

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Kindly contact and consult. Take care until then ...  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

All of my symptoms are on right side. Pain behind ear ,in temple, behind eyes, dry right nostril, pain while breathing, pain in throat area not while swallowing but below right lower jaw area of throat, unilateral post nasal drip.

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I have been suffering from depression for the past 10 years, and have been taking the SSRI 's for the past 3 years and I am not happy with these , even though the physical symptoms are reduced but still not able to get out of this empty feeling.

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Hi, will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

Is there any treatment for premonopause symptoms, I have skipped my periods for 31 days, and get a lot of mood swings and bloating

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You csn take medicine to get your period. Consult please. ...  Read More

My wife has psychotic depression. It started on Feb 2022. That time she took treatment (oral medicine) for more than one year and completely recovered and had a normal life. After that again on Nov 2024 she developed same symptoms of psychotic depression and then took medicine but this time she did not complete her medication as she recovered and b

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I'm sorry your wife is going through this. Recurrent psychotic depression has a high risk of relapse, especially if medication is stopped too early after symptoms improve. Treatment should usually be ...  Read More

Female, mid-20s. For the past few months, I've been experiencing multiple symptoms that are gradually affecting my daily life: - Extreme fatigue and low energy throughout the day. - Excessive daytime sleepiness. I feel sleepy almost all the time, even after sleeping at night. - Frequent awakenings during sleep (I wake up every 1-2 hours), so I neve

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We are on pregnancy treatment doctor given letrozole 10 mg 5 days folic acid 30 days and prednisolone 10 mg 20 days and kq10 tablet 20 days from day 18 projesterone 200 for 10 days Now I'm on day 17 diahrea and chill fever for past two days is pregnancy symptoms

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Check the beta test It looks like gastroenteritis Connect ...  Read More

In depression (primary) or secondary ( due to other factors like inflammation, drug use, withdrawal etc) , loss of sleep, etc, are brain cells killed off or no? In depression due to any reason, is there any death of brain cells? Cognitive power reduces forever? If someone who doesn't have true depression but takes psych meds for years and on stoppi

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Good Q for the research team. I'm a practitioner so I make things workable for you. ...  Read More

In depression (primary) or secondary ( due to any physical reasons), inflammation, migraines etc, is there any loss of brain cells or no? The physical changes caused by depression or the neurotransmitters imbalances, are reversible or no? Is there any damage or loss of brain cells as I can see some websites claiming that depression due to inflammat

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Hi Thanks for reaching out. The good news is that depression, stress, anxiety, inflammation, and sleep deprivation do not usually cause permanent brain cell loss. They can affect brain functioning, m ...  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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After physical intement fluid leakage and pee burning symptoms occurs hiv test negative and non reactive

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I am currently 10weeks pregnant. I was asymptomatic from beginning just had breast soreness. But it is also reduced now. I did USG at 8weeks and everything was perfect. But am worried now. Is it normal to have a pregnancy without any symptoms?

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I am having issue from last two month I feel like cry without reason have no interest in anything anger boosted hopelessness loss appetite anxiety,I was an alcoholic but not sober at the time of alcohol these symptoms were so high but not still bothering I suddenly go angry if I don't like anything feeling like broken useless ,am I bipolar or its d

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Hi, could be depression. However will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

I have anxiety and depression symptoms like negative thoughts, overthinking, and poor sleep at night, my doctor psychiatrist have prescribed mirtaz 15mg , fostera 5 and panazep 12.5 mg, can these medicines cure my symptoms...

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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

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