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How Can Lack Of Willpower And Determination, Difficulty In Sleeping And Severe Depression Be Treated?

I feel I m mentally confined and find it hard to take decisions, lack of willpower and determination, In addition to a difficulty with sleeping also I have a lot of suicidal thoughts. I took Goldberg s depression test and the result was symptoms of severe depression. What should I do to eliminate this crisis?
Thu, 4 Oct 2018
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The symptoms you have shows the possibility of depression. It is very important that you consult a Psychiatrist. Doctor would investigate you for depression and also to rule out any organ dysfunction including any endocrine disease. If these come out as negative and a diagnosis is made, doctor can start you on required medications. Counseling by a psychologist is also important. Please do regular physical exercise. This in itself will help a lot in you coming out of depression. Please follow doctor's advise properly. You would be cured and would be able to lead a normal life once again.
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How Can Lack Of Willpower And Determination, Difficulty In Sleeping And Severe Depression Be Treated?

The symptoms you have shows the possibility of depression. It is very important that you consult a Psychiatrist. Doctor would investigate you for depression and also to rule out any organ dysfunction including any endocrine disease. If these come out as negative and a diagnosis is made, doctor can start you on required medications. Counseling by a psychologist is also important. Please do regular physical exercise. This in itself will help a lot in you coming out of depression. Please follow doctor s advise properly. You would be cured and would be able to lead a normal life once again.