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What Causes Fatigue, Poor Memory, Low Mood And Brain Fog?

Posted on Tue, 22 Dec 2015

Question: i've been having anxiety everyday. My energy is very low and i think i'm having problem with fatigue. My memory is now very bad and brain fog would last from morning until night sometimes even until sleep. It is very annoying. I think I am depressed based on these symptoms because I have low mood and no motivation at all. It is making me very difficult to finish a task. Please help me. I am very frustrated.

Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Antidepressants needed.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
I can understand your concerns.

Based on your symptoms, I think you have anxiety-depression syndrome.

The best way out would be to start an antidepressant drug like fluoxetine or escitalopram (prescription drugs) under a psychiatrist's supervision.

These are safe and effective drugs.

Also, you can practice relaxation exercises like deep breathing and meditation.

Hope this helps you to get out of this.

Feel free to ask further for more doubts.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Shubham Mehta (23 minutes later)

i dont want to take drugs that make me feel better like xanax or something alike. Are there drugs that rewire the chemicals in the brain instead?

Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Fluoxetine and escitalopram are SSRIs.

Detailed Answer:
Fluoxetine and escitalopram belong to SSRI class of drugs and entirely different from Xanax like drugs.

These will restore the chemical balance in your brain. You can take these drugs with valid prescription of your doctor.

Hope this helps you.
Kindly close the discussion if you have no more queries and give your valuable feedback.

Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar