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I Have A Sudden Change In My Behavior And Tendencies. Do I Need Psychiatrist Attention ?

I m 24, Female. My periods are regular and normal. However, for the past two years I ve been facing a problem in Urinating and I ve just realized that it is Urinary Tract infection. I m 85 kg and 5 4 in height, I m working in a BPO, ie., in Night shifts for the past 2 years and for the past few months, I ve noticed a major change in my behavior and tendencies. I ve become very short-tempered, I get irritated very quickly, I ve also become too lethargic than ever, I ve lost interest in almost everything, except food. I feel I m indulging too much into food than ever. I was never lethargic and over-indulgent to this extent. I m not able to focus on anything and I feel very frustrated. My career seems to be going nowhere and my parents want to get me married soon. My overall personality is turning negative. I wish to know what might be the possible cause for this change of behavior and if there is any solution for this. I want to get my life back on track. Do I need to consult a Psychiatrist?
Wed, 22 Dec 2010
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Irritability, loss of interest, loss of focus/attention, negative thinking, emotions & behaviour (which is what personality is) and comfort eating (which is what I presume you are doing by over eating....are you eating a lot only when you are stressed/anticipating stress?-if yes, that is comfort eating) all point to depression which needs to be diagnosed only after a full history taking and detailed examination of your problems.

But, if you are not getting enough sleep because of working night shifts and doing household work during the days, then it could be simply because of this....it could be the way your body reminding you that it is chronically not getting enough recharge. If this is the case a simple shift in your priorities during day time or a shift in the working times if this is possible, can help you.

Please do consult a psychiatrist.

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I Have A Sudden Change In My Behavior And Tendencies. Do I Need Psychiatrist Attention ?

Irritability, loss of interest, loss of focus/attention, negative thinking, emotions & behaviour (which is what personality is) and comfort eating (which is what I presume you are doing by over eating....are you eating a lot only when you are stressed/anticipating stress?-if yes, that is comfort eating) all point to depression which needs to be diagnosed only after a full history taking and detailed examination of your problems. But, if you are not getting enough sleep because of working night shifts and doing household work during the days, then it could be simply because of this....it could be the way your body reminding you that it is chronically not getting enough recharge. If this is the case a simple shift in your priorities during day time or a shift in the working times if this is possible, can help you. Please do consult a psychiatrist.