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What Causes Depression Along With Lack Of Energy And Motivation?
I lost my husband 4 1/2 months ago. I have absolutely no energy to do anything. I don t know if it s because of my loss or just me that is in this state. I did very well the first 3 months plus being engaged with others and busy. I really think I handled his illness and loss with acceptance so I am looking for alternative reasons. I am mostly a high energy doer and the current state of my being is bothersome because it is not like me to feel this way. I would like to get back to my old self but do not know how to do that. I am not interested in medication which just masks the symptoms. Please advise.
Wed, 13 May 2015
Hello and thanks for your query.
I shall make an effort to provide you with good professional recommendations specific to your questions.
Your symptoms are suggestive of suppression. It is highly treatable - even in its most severe forms. The sooner a person is treated the more effective that treatment will be.
Depression can be treated with a number of methods; the most common are drugs and/or psychotherapy.
I advice you to see psychiatrist for counselling and based on that the psychiatrist will decide whether you require drugs or not.
I advice you not to shy away from visiting a psychiatrist and also consult as soon as possible. I also encourage you to talk about your feeling with your family, add family/ friends support will be of great help.
Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions.
Sincerely,
I shall make an effort to provide you with good professional recommendations specific to your questions.
Your symptoms are suggestive of suppression. It is highly treatable - even in its most severe forms. The sooner a person is treated the more effective that treatment will be.
Depression can be treated with a number of methods; the most common are drugs and/or psychotherapy.
I advice you to see psychiatrist for counselling and based on that the psychiatrist will decide whether you require drugs or not.
I advice you not to shy away from visiting a psychiatrist and also consult as soon as possible. I also encourage you to talk about your feeling with your family, add family/ friends support will be of great help.
Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions.
Sincerely,
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