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Depression and Anxiety
Hi. I am a 24 yr old female and I want to know why am I feeling what I am feeling for the past year or so. I have severe mood swings, some day I feel motivated to do things I do love but somedays which are most of my days I feel sluggish, tired, demotivated and sad. I don't feel like waking up when I get sleep and when I am awake I don't feel the need to sleep. When my body gets tired I sleep. I sleep for about 4 - 5 hours on most days. I hate engaging with anyone be it for my own needs. I don't like sharing or opening up about what I am going through anymore. I used to journal my daily life but I have stopped for more than 3 years now. Please help me understand my situation better so that I can improve. I am writing this today because I am feeling motivated enough today to do so. Thankyou for looking into me. Your help is appreciated.
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Most days in last few weeks how you felt is more important for us to help in diagnosis.
Sad mood
Tiredness/ lethargy/sluggish
Lack of interest (demotivated)
Disturbance of sleep
All can be part of depression...But for complete understanding we need to know your history.
Hate engaging / sharing whats going on with others is it since few yrs or your were always like that to understand is it part of your nature or
Associated symtoms of depression.
If nature ... therapy can help you why your like that...
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consult me can help with medications or therapy or both after assessment
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symtoms your going through can be hard for you I understand... you need not suffer so much... consulting n taking professional help can make your life much better
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The symptoms you have described are an indication of mood regulation disturbance. It could be stress maladaptation, dysthymia or clinical depression.
The current information is not sufficient for a working diagnosis.
With adequate information your questions can be answered to your satisfaction and further management can be planned
Next Steps
plan a consultation with a psychiatrist
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should not be delayed
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Dr. Anshul Mahajan
Psychiatrist
14 yrs exp
Ludhiana
Get regular exercise.
Moving and exercising are great for your physical and mental health. ...
Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and sugar. ..
Change your diet. ...
Practice stress management. ...
Get better sleep.
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Dr. Manjunath H
Sexologist
21 yrs exp
Bangalore
Mood dysregulation , few more questions needed, treatment needed for couple of months
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consult me online
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