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What Causes Heaviness In Head, Lack Of Concentration And Irregular Menstruation?
Question: I am 47 year old; work as a chemical engineer suffering from heaviness of head.
No headache.Right eye was operated due to uveitis . now eyesight is fine.but eyes are heavy many times.
Lack of concentration in day today activities.Keep thinking in mind about past incidences.
Feel jealous with few relatives I know who are not even comparable.
Always feel that the life would b better than what is currently.
I get sentimental over a small issue and even keep sipping.
Suffering from delayed periods.doctor says could be perimenopause.
Moods keep changing.always tensed with small issues of home and office.cant tolerate family member's domination which few years back I could handle.
Always feel neglected by the relatives besides keeping good contacts with them and involving in the family functions etc.
IDon't get the identity OR RECOGNITION could be mother in law is very very active and interfears in my decision taking.
Pl.suggest remedy asap.
No headache.Right eye was operated due to uveitis . now eyesight is fine.but eyes are heavy many times.
Lack of concentration in day today activities.Keep thinking in mind about past incidences.
Feel jealous with few relatives I know who are not even comparable.
Always feel that the life would b better than what is currently.
I get sentimental over a small issue and even keep sipping.
Suffering from delayed periods.doctor says could be perimenopause.
Moods keep changing.always tensed with small issues of home and office.cant tolerate family member's domination which few years back I could handle.
Always feel neglected by the relatives besides keeping good contacts with them and involving in the family functions etc.
IDon't get the identity OR RECOGNITION could be mother in law is very very active and interfears in my decision taking.
Pl.suggest remedy asap.
Brief Answer:
It is most probably perimenopausal depression
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
From the available description there is evidence of mood changes, lack off concentration, ruminating on past incidents, lowered self esteem, feeling of chronic boredom and some form off irritability.
The above features are indicative of depression. Although it is not possible to delineate the cause but considering your age it is most probably perimenopausal depression.
In my view it will be better if you can see a psychiatrist in your city. He may prescribe an antidepressant or may offer therapy as the severity of depression is just mild to moderate which is amenable to medications as well as therapy.
I hope this answers your question.
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It is most probably perimenopausal depression
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
From the available description there is evidence of mood changes, lack off concentration, ruminating on past incidents, lowered self esteem, feeling of chronic boredom and some form off irritability.
The above features are indicative of depression. Although it is not possible to delineate the cause but considering your age it is most probably perimenopausal depression.
In my view it will be better if you can see a psychiatrist in your city. He may prescribe an antidepressant or may offer therapy as the severity of depression is just mild to moderate which is amenable to medications as well as therapy.
I hope this answers your question.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for my future patients.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
The a lot for quick reply.
1.considering this to be premenopausal situation:
When does this depression ceases?
Can it be reduced once this phase is over?or does it increase day by day?
2.what are the tests to detect perimenopause
3.If it is only related to depression then how to reduce it without treatment?
4.you have mentioned about therapy. What it is?please elaborate.
5.Being a psychiatrist; can you suggest me some mind programming techniques I.e.how should be my thinking which will enhance positive outlook in myself
1.considering this to be premenopausal situation:
When does this depression ceases?
Can it be reduced once this phase is over?or does it increase day by day?
2.what are the tests to detect perimenopause
3.If it is only related to depression then how to reduce it without treatment?
4.you have mentioned about therapy. What it is?please elaborate.
5.Being a psychiatrist; can you suggest me some mind programming techniques I.e.how should be my thinking which will enhance positive outlook in myself
Brief Answer:
I think you need to see a psychiatrist
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for reverting back to me and sorry for delayed reply.
Many of your questions are beyond the limits of my writing skill and I do not think your all questions can be answered genuinely.
1. Most depression episods last 9-12 months and I do not think anybody predict future of you're current episode.
2. History is the only test which can detect adequately. Laboratory tests such as hormonal profile can supplement the clinical information.
3. I think I am not expert to treat depression without treatment
4. It is cognitive behavior therapy. It is delivered across 8-12 weekly sessions by expert psychologist or psychiatrist.
5. Cognitive behavior therapy is mind programming technique for treatment of depression.
I hope this helps you.
Thanks and regards.
I think you need to see a psychiatrist
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for reverting back to me and sorry for delayed reply.
Many of your questions are beyond the limits of my writing skill and I do not think your all questions can be answered genuinely.
1. Most depression episods last 9-12 months and I do not think anybody predict future of you're current episode.
2. History is the only test which can detect adequately. Laboratory tests such as hormonal profile can supplement the clinical information.
3. I think I am not expert to treat depression without treatment
4. It is cognitive behavior therapy. It is delivered across 8-12 weekly sessions by expert psychologist or psychiatrist.
5. Cognitive behavior therapy is mind programming technique for treatment of depression.
I hope this helps you.
Thanks and regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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