What Do Persistent Anxiety, Stress And Sadness Indicate?

Posted on Sat, 17 Mar 2018

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Question : I just feel so drained and tired all the time. i eat healthy...mostly vegetables. I never feel like going out...but maybe bc if my anxiety...i dont really have a schedule so that could be why too...idk It could be stress too...i feel so keyed up and like im juat going to burst into tears...i feel like a failure...and when i dont go out i feel sad but i dont want to

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:

Possible Depression episode

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Many of your symptoms point to underlying Anxiety and/or Depressive states.

It's important to correct any stress related issues or maladaptive coping patterns contributing to your symptoms, either at personal or professional life.

Additionally, it's important to screen yourself for Thyroid issues which can cause similar symptoms.

I generally prescribe a short course of antidepressant medication to my patients with such symptoms if it's duration is more than 2 weeks.

Please check with your physician ( preferably a psychiatrist) in person if he shares my view and if can prescribe these medications to improve your symptoms.

Duration of treatment may extend up to 3 to 6 months depending on the severity.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Suresh Heijebu, General & Family Physician

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