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Restless, Anxious, Mood Swings, No Intrests, Feeling Of Trapped After Moving To Different Province With Family. Signs Of Depression?

Hi. Me and my family recently moved to a different province and since we have moved ive become very restless, anxious and overly emotional. I also feel trapped in my own house, but once i get outside im better. I have lost interest in most of my tv shows and cant seem to sit for long periods, i always have to be doing something. I am having trouble sleeping because i feel like my room is too small and i feel trapped. I also started a new job yesterday and called in sick for the rest of the week because it too made me feel trapped. What can i do? Are these signs of depression or something else?
Mon, 19 Aug 2013
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Hello, from what you describe it seems you are suffering from Adjustment Disorder rather than frank Depression. There are two changes in your life in recent time the job and change of residence which will require some time for you to adjust to your new environment and changes. Just try to engage yourself with something productive, move around and know your neighborhood. Try relaxation techniques which shall help you to overcome your bouts of anxiety ie feeling of being trapped and restlessness. Try hot water bath and warm milk before you go to sleep and maybe some soothing music to help you sleep. Do not take tea/coffee/caffeinated drinks in evening and have light meal. If your restlessness and anxiety persists, visit a Psychiatrist, a short term anti anxiety meds would help you.
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Restless, Anxious, Mood Swings, No Intrests, Feeling Of Trapped After Moving To Different Province With Family. Signs Of Depression?

Hello, from what you describe it seems you are suffering from Adjustment Disorder rather than frank Depression. There are two changes in your life in recent time the job and change of residence which will require some time for you to adjust to your new environment and changes. Just try to engage yourself with something productive, move around and know your neighborhood. Try relaxation techniques which shall help you to overcome your bouts of anxiety ie feeling of being trapped and restlessness. Try hot water bath and warm milk before you go to sleep and maybe some soothing music to help you sleep. Do not take tea/coffee/caffeinated drinks in evening and have light meal. If your restlessness and anxiety persists, visit a Psychiatrist, a short term anti anxiety meds would help you.