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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Depression And Constant Mood Swings
Question: Having depression most of the time, agitation, frequent up and down mood changes. My husband says my head has been bobbing. I am having problems with my memory and dropping things. The agitation is coming from my frustration at remembering things. It's making me irritable and was wondering if this is an aging thing or what...
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Your symptoms are concerning for a possible major depressive episode. This can include things like mood changes and agitation. I would talk to a local psychiatrist about the possibility of treating this with antidepressant medication such as escitalopram. Alternately, finding a good therapist in your area can also treat these symptoms adequately.
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In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address 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 web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Your symptoms are concerning for a possible major depressive episode. This can include things like mood changes and agitation. I would talk to a local psychiatrist about the possibility of treating this with antidepressant medication such as escitalopram. Alternately, finding a good therapist in your area can also treat these symptoms adequately.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address 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 web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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