HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Feeling Of Cramp In Muscles From Neck To Down, Fatigue, Confused, Mood Swings. History Of Being Laid Off From Job. Suggest

I was "laid off" from a 28 year career, I thought I was o.k. with dealing with it, it's been two months now, and it seems....my muscles from my neck down almost want ..to cramp. I am a surfer, in good health, but I feel weak, tired, , but I want to "suck it up" , let it go, go on, but I'm now concerned...I try to eat right, never mind, I don't know why I'm doing this.
Mon, 23 Sep 2013
Report Abuse
Psychiatrist,  's  Response
Hello
Welcome to HCM

You have history of loss of job about 2-3 months back and then you have developed feeling of cramps in muscles, easy fatiguability, confusion, mood swings. You have excessive tiredness and weakness. Most likely these are depressive symptoms and such type of symptoms are commonly seen after some important life event like loss of some loved ones, loss of money or loss of job etc. Also called as adjustment disorder with depressive symptoms such type of symptoms can be treated with help of a Psychiatrist. Medicines like SSRIs or SNRIs etc are commonly used. Consult a counselor for detailed help and quick relief.

Thanks
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Adjustment disorder


Loading Online Doctors....
Feeling Of Cramp In Muscles From Neck To Down, Fatigue, Confused, Mood Swings. History Of Being Laid Off From Job. Suggest

Hello Welcome to HCM You have history of loss of job about 2-3 months back and then you have developed feeling of cramps in muscles, easy fatiguability, confusion, mood swings. You have excessive tiredness and weakness. Most likely these are depressive symptoms and such type of symptoms are commonly seen after some important life event like loss of some loved ones, loss of money or loss of job etc. Also called as adjustment disorder with depressive symptoms such type of symptoms can be treated with help of a Psychiatrist. Medicines like SSRIs or SNRIs etc are commonly used. Consult a counselor for detailed help and quick relief. Thanks