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Depression symptoms

2017-10-06 15:11:42
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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Might need medication if these symptoms with few others are present over a period of 2 weeks or more Kindly visit a psychiatrist
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kindly show him to a psychiatrist
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please keep a keen eye and keep away sharp objects if you see any sign of self harm

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