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What Is The Treatment For Depression?
insomnia or depression.
Hi my names Miquela, I'm 18 years old, no health problems. my sleep schedule has been off track for almost 8 months now, I didn't think much of it at first until I realized I'm missing tons of school over it. or even when I go to bed at a decent time, I will sleep up to 14 hours sometimes. I used to be a good student now my teachers look at me as a joke. my dad left last June, and I've only talked to him once since then.. I think about it almost every night and many other things, like am I even going to graduate? people just tell me its life. I've also gained 35 pounds in the past year, I used to have tons of friends now I'm down to very few. I just need to know if this is really just "life" or if I need to go see a doctor? please help, thanks!!! sincerely Miquela.
Hi my names Miquela, I'm 18 years old, no health problems. my sleep schedule has been off track for almost 8 months now, I didn't think much of it at first until I realized I'm missing tons of school over it. or even when I go to bed at a decent time, I will sleep up to 14 hours sometimes. I used to be a good student now my teachers look at me as a joke. my dad left last June, and I've only talked to him once since then.. I think about it almost every night and many other things, like am I even going to graduate? people just tell me its life. I've also gained 35 pounds in the past year, I used to have tons of friends now I'm down to very few. I just need to know if this is really just "life" or if I need to go see a doctor? please help, thanks!!! sincerely Miquela.
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Hi Miquela,
I read your query in detail and can understand the distress that you seem to be having due to your current set of symptoms. The symptoms that you have mentioned like change in sleep schedule, increased sleep duration, weight gain, remaining preoccupied with various stuff, decline in academic performance, etc are highly suggestive of an inner turmoil and do point to a clinical diagnosis of depressive episode. Such symptoms should be taken seriously and not just considered phases in life as it is highly amenable to treatment. Moreover, delays in treatment often lead to chronicity, increased severity and impaired response to treatment.
I would suggest you seek a formal psychiatric consultation for detailed evaluation. You might need treatment with anti-depressants like esciatalopram or sertraline. Such medications are safe and effective, although they will take some time before the response is visible.
hope this information was helpful. Best wishes.
I read your query in detail and can understand the distress that you seem to be having due to your current set of symptoms. The symptoms that you have mentioned like change in sleep schedule, increased sleep duration, weight gain, remaining preoccupied with various stuff, decline in academic performance, etc are highly suggestive of an inner turmoil and do point to a clinical diagnosis of depressive episode. Such symptoms should be taken seriously and not just considered phases in life as it is highly amenable to treatment. Moreover, delays in treatment often lead to chronicity, increased severity and impaired response to treatment.
I would suggest you seek a formal psychiatric consultation for detailed evaluation. You might need treatment with anti-depressants like esciatalopram or sertraline. Such medications are safe and effective, although they will take some time before the response is visible.
hope this information was helpful. Best wishes.
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