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Are Having Emotional Deprivation And Lack Of Interest Signs Of Depression?

Hi, I m 18 years and I ve been having some issues. See,last October I realized I wasn t feeling at all. I found this very strange because it never happened to me before. Then, in November I started to feel very lonely and empty.I was still numb and I was bored most of the time. I also had some mood swings sometimes and I started to feel down too. In December those feelings fade a little, The in the second week of January the came back but this time worse. I was feeling more lonely, I was experiencing a lack of interest and motivation. There were days I didn t feel like getting off my bed. In March I started to feel worthless and hopeless and April I started to have suicidal thoughts almost everyday several times a day for a couple weeks. In early May all of those feelings banished except for the emotional numbness. I would like to know if this is depression or something else because I ve read so man diffrent things on the internet and I don t know what to believe in. Thank you
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Hello,

Depression is a mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life. Suicidal thoughts are considered as serious symptoms associated with depression and therefore you should consult a psychiatrist for evaluation without delay.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist
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Are Having Emotional Deprivation And Lack Of Interest Signs Of Depression?

Hello, Depression is a mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life. Suicidal thoughts are considered as serious symptoms associated with depression and therefore you should consult a psychiatrist for evaluation without delay. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. K. V. Anand, Psychologist