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Suggest Medication For Depression

Hello, I was just wondering whats wrong with me and what should I do. Bacicly im 16, and I used to have fun on my xbox but lately I dont go on it, I get bored very easy, I dont go out much I prefere to just sit. I am very tired all the time, and at nights I find it hard to get to sleep im paranoid and worried.
I seem to cry alot and i get angry very easy. I think I might be depressed maybe but I dont want to go to a doctor or get medication what should I do.
Thu, 23 Apr 2015
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Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries

I can understand your concern. You are 16 years old and it is not very common to develop depressive disorder at your age. Still the symptoms like lack of interest in activities which were pleasurable before like X-box, remaining bored through out the day, tiredness, poor sleep, worries etc are suggesting depression. The history of crying spells, irritability also suggest depression. I would advise you to visit a psychiatrist nearby and discuss about your symptoms and to make diagnosis of depression.

In teen age such mood swings, confusion is sometimes considered as normal behaviour, but if such symptoms start hampering day to day activities then this need proper attention. For such depression medicines like SSRIs can help. SSRIs as Sertraline, Fluoxetine, Paroxetine etc are commonly used. These medicines help to reduce the depressive symptoms and will help in normal functioning. Please visit a psychiatrist for prescription.

Thanks, I hope this helps you. Take care
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Suggest Medication For Depression

Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries I can understand your concern. You are 16 years old and it is not very common to develop depressive disorder at your age. Still the symptoms like lack of interest in activities which were pleasurable before like X-box, remaining bored through out the day, tiredness, poor sleep, worries etc are suggesting depression. The history of crying spells, irritability also suggest depression. I would advise you to visit a psychiatrist nearby and discuss about your symptoms and to make diagnosis of depression. In teen age such mood swings, confusion is sometimes considered as normal behaviour, but if such symptoms start hampering day to day activities then this need proper attention. For such depression medicines like SSRIs can help. SSRIs as Sertraline, Fluoxetine, Paroxetine etc are commonly used. These medicines help to reduce the depressive symptoms and will help in normal functioning. Please visit a psychiatrist for prescription. Thanks, I hope this helps you. Take care