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Is It Normal To Have Memory Lapses And Mood Swings When Suffering From Depression And Anxiety?
Hi my name is Elvira Acosta, Wilmington Calif. I have a long history of depression and anxiety. Feeling very depressed since the loss of my Father who passed July 2013. Can t be happy or feel like I want to be happy, concentration,forgetfulness, mood swings, unhappy or angry, wondering why?
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In depression and anxiety, patients do not able to concentrate, due to which they feel difficulty in remembering. This is called pseudo-dementia. You should consult a psychiatrist and need some antidepressant. That would help to decrease depressive symptoms and memory problems.
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Dr. Abhishek Kapoor
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In depression and anxiety, patients do not able to concentrate, due to which they feel difficulty in remembering. This is called pseudo-dementia. You should consult a psychiatrist and need some antidepressant. That would help to decrease depressive symptoms and memory problems.
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Dr. Abhishek Kapoor
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