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It s more about my mental health, I ve always been depressed but for years its stayed at the back of my mind but recently, I don t want to move out of bed I have no motivation, suicidal thoughts, at first I thought it d have something do with my schizophrenia so I looked online and nothing linked it together
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
In my opinion it is important to check the thyroid function and hemoglobin level. It is important to start antidepressants and cognitive behavioural therapy. Behavioural activation by engaging in activities for minimal duration. Do moderate exercise and take adequate diet.
I hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any further questions. Regards, Dr. Gayathri
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. In my opinion it is important to check the thyroid function and hemoglobin level. It is important to start antidepressants and cognitive behavioural therapy. Behavioural activation by engaging in activities for minimal duration. Do moderate exercise and take adequate diet. I hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any further questions. Regards, Dr. Gayathri