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Suffering From Severe Depression And Stress. Have Dizziness, Constant Headache And Fatigue. Cause For The Problem?

Hi, I am a 22 year old female, and I have been having some problems for some time. I had a baby at the age of 19 and was quite healthy till then. I had severe depression after that, and got over it to a great extent, though I still get very stressed at the tiniest problem. I have constant fatigue , headaches, dizziness and now I feel my hearing is getting weak. I am overweight . Kindly tell me what could be my problem.
Sat, 23 Feb 2013
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Hi there ~

Like you have said yourself, you probably are going through a lot of stress and are depressed to the point where you are having physical symptoms and loss of function because of the same. I think you need to distract yourself, use some physical exercises, use distracting techniques and relaxation using deep breathing and yoga/pranayama and meditation. I advise you to see a psychiatrist to get on medication to additionally help as well. I hope this helps your condition.

Take care and have a great day !
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Psychiatrist,  Dr. Gourav Monga's  Response
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welcome to health care magic

You are probably suffering from "depressive disorder"- most likely "post partum". Fatigue, headaches, dizziness etc are also features of depression. Increased weight could also be due to underlying depression. Get a hearing test done for hearing problem (if any).
Consult a psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and management. Following treatment strategies could be beneficial-
1) Antidepressants/antianxiety agents
2) Psychotherapy
3) Relaxation exercises

Wish you good health'
Regards
Dr. Gourav Monga
Consultant psychiatrist
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Psychiatrist,  Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar's  Response

Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.

There could be a variety of possibilities for your symptoms of fatigue, headache, dizziness, etc. It could be due to medical problems like anemia, thyroid disorders, high blood pressure, etc. or due to psychological problems like anxiety or depression.

I would advise you to have a proper medical evaluation done to rule out any probable medical causes for your problem. Since you say that you are still feeling very stressed out, it would also be advisable to consult a psychiatrist for a psychological assessment and further management.

Wish you all the best.

Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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Suffering From Severe Depression And Stress. Have Dizziness, Constant Headache And Fatigue. Cause For The Problem?

Hi there ~ Like you have said yourself, you probably are going through a lot of stress and are depressed to the point where you are having physical symptoms and loss of function because of the same. I think you need to distract yourself, use some physical exercises, use distracting techniques and relaxation using deep breathing and yoga/pranayama and meditation. I advise you to see a psychiatrist to get on medication to additionally help as well. I hope this helps your condition. Take care and have a great day !