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Suggest Remedies For Memory Problems And Depression
Question: hi I'm having memory problems. I find it hard to concentrate on my work assignments. I also think I have depression. Lost my dad to cancer in 2009 and it still affects me.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
I'm sorry you are not feeling well. Here are my thoughts.
From what you describe, you may indeed have depression. Symptoms of depression include poor concentration, decreased energy, and slowing of cognition. You have a pretty clear precipitant in 2009, which must have been devastating.
A doctor will be able to evaluate you for depression, and to test your memory via a MMSE or MoCA cognitive exam. The results will let us know how best to proceed.
Depression is a very treatable illness. Antidepressants such as Zoloft and Lexapro are very effective. Have hope, as this will get better.
Please remember to rate and close this answer if you find it satisfactory.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After you ask a direct question it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
I'm sorry you are not feeling well. Here are my thoughts.
From what you describe, you may indeed have depression. Symptoms of depression include poor concentration, decreased energy, and slowing of cognition. You have a pretty clear precipitant in 2009, which must have been devastating.
A doctor will be able to evaluate you for depression, and to test your memory via a MMSE or MoCA cognitive exam. The results will let us know how best to proceed.
Depression is a very treatable illness. Antidepressants such as Zoloft and Lexapro are very effective. Have hope, as this will get better.
Please remember to rate and close this answer if you find it satisfactory.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me at my private link below. After you ask a direct question it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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