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Question: My son is depressed over a loss of a girlfriend,who has moved on with another guy. Sounds like he should just get over it like everyone else, but he can't stop crying. It's been about 3 weeks, and he says he is done. He says he can't focus can't go to work. I'm worried and scared.
Brief Answer:
I think it is time to seek professional help
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
First of all I feel you will agree me that reaction to loss is quite prolonged and intense than a normal reaction. I mean to say that if anything goes in such a way for two or more weeks we need to think seriously about the implications of such stress reaction following loss.
The presence of difficulty in focusing, avoiding work, persistent and recurrent crying, sadness, need of supervision in daily activities such as eating, bathing and disturbed sleep indicative of depressive reaction.
In my view rather than offering him support only it will be better if you can seek professional consultation. This is essential because I feel there is possibility of full fledged depression which could have devastating effects on his personal as well as professional life.
I hope this helps you.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for my future patients.
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Thanks and regards.
I think it is time to seek professional help
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
First of all I feel you will agree me that reaction to loss is quite prolonged and intense than a normal reaction. I mean to say that if anything goes in such a way for two or more weeks we need to think seriously about the implications of such stress reaction following loss.
The presence of difficulty in focusing, avoiding work, persistent and recurrent crying, sadness, need of supervision in daily activities such as eating, bathing and disturbed sleep indicative of depressive reaction.
In my view rather than offering him support only it will be better if you can seek professional consultation. This is essential because I feel there is possibility of full fledged depression which could have devastating effects on his personal as well as professional life.
I hope this helps you.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for my future patients.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you. I just looked up a couple of dr in our local area. I hope he does OK until then. Thanks again.
Brief Answer:
You are always welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back to me.
I am glad to know that iformation was useful for you and you have decided to see a doctor in your area. In my view it will be better if it is done early.
Wish you best of health to you and your family.
Thanks again.
You are always welcome
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for reverting back to me.
I am glad to know that iformation was useful for you and you have decided to see a doctor in your area. In my view it will be better if it is done early.
Wish you best of health to you and your family.
Thanks again.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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