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Severe Mood Swings With A Feeling Of Sadness, Hopelessness, Irritability, Physical And Mental Sluggish, Sleeping Trouble, Low Concentration. Medicines To Overcome This?

Hi dr. I have a severe mood swings. i am not experiencing Delusions nor hallucinations but most of the time im feeling hopeless, sad, or empty, Irritable, Physical and mental sluggish, Sleep problems, Concentration and memory problems, Feelings of worthlessness or guilt. Please help me and What are/is the best medication for this mood changes.
Mon, 25 Jun 2012
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Psychiatrist,  's  Response
Dear Madam/Sir

Your symptoms are compatible with that of depression if it is persistent and pervasive for weeks together and require medication(Antidepressant). Best medication for this can only be decided after detail symptom profile and severity, family history, your age and gender, occupation, support etc. Please consult qualified psychiatrist and take treatment immediately.
Hope you will recover soon.
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Dentist, Periodontics,  Dr. Arati C Koregol's  Response
Hello
welcome to HCM
Best thing is to develop will power and positive attitude towards life.
Forget thebad moments.
Try to involve yourself in activities of your choice, keep yourself engaged
Make good friends who can spend time ans share with you
Go for early morning walk this energies and refreshens you
have a healthy diet
Do meditation this helps alot to stabilize your your mind.
Try to listen to music of your choice when your mood is off.
Be relaxed and enjoy.
If none of these work out then need to consult the psychiatrist for opinion.
Hope this will help you
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Severe Mood Swings With A Feeling Of Sadness, Hopelessness, Irritability, Physical And Mental Sluggish, Sleeping Trouble, Low Concentration. Medicines To Overcome This?

Dear Madam/Sir Your symptoms are compatible with that of depression if it is persistent and pervasive for weeks together and require medication(Antidepressant). Best medication for this can only be decided after detail symptom profile and severity, family history, your age and gender, occupation, support etc. Please consult qualified psychiatrist and take treatment immediately. Hope you will recover soon.