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Depression, Isolated. Taking Pills To Sleep. Sleeping At At Times. Lost Weight, Suggestions?
hi im worried about my sister because she is very depressed. she sleeps at two in the morning until 8 o clock the next evening. She takes tablets to help her sleep and wont go outside or do anything. We have lost our younger brother two years ago and since then she has lost alot o weight, 8 stone to be exact. I dont want her to die likee my brother did. please help
Sat, 25 May 2013
Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.
I understand your concern for your sister. From the description of her symptoms, it is possible that she could be suffering from a depressive disorder. The significant loss of weight and the severe amotivation / withdrawn behaviour are quite concerning. So, it is important that you take her to a psychiatrist as early as possible for a detailed evaluation and further treatment.
It is also not a good idea to take sleeping tablets on her own. She needs a detailed psychological assessment by a psychiatrist in order to diagnose her problems correctly and then only appropriate medication needs to be started. So, please arrange a psychiatric consultation for her at the earliest.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
I understand your concern for your sister. From the description of her symptoms, it is possible that she could be suffering from a depressive disorder. The significant loss of weight and the severe amotivation / withdrawn behaviour are quite concerning. So, it is important that you take her to a psychiatrist as early as possible for a detailed evaluation and further treatment.
It is also not a good idea to take sleeping tablets on her own. She needs a detailed psychological assessment by a psychiatrist in order to diagnose her problems correctly and then only appropriate medication needs to be started. So, please arrange a psychiatric consultation for her at the earliest.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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