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Suggest Treatment For Severe Anxiety

When people yell at me because I can no longer see well and can t remember as much as I used to, is that the result of the awful stress I seem to have in my life now? (I had a major concussion a few months back, and since then my life has become nothing but agony, pain... and criticism from family, friends and co-workers!! My doctor says that the symptoms will eventually fade away; I hope he is right... No signs of that yet! I m 59, too young (ha!) to be senile some people tell me… and others imply that all I need to do is concentrate more (according to some of my co-workers.) God knows, I try doing that from when I wake up in the morning until I fall asleep at night (exhausted!) ... usually with little or no success. Recently, I ve started avoiding people as much as possible just to have some peace in my life. PS - I don t smoke, drink or use drugs. Also, I was diagnosed with RA when I was 48.... and I wonder if that may be part of my forgetful and anxiety problems? Do I need a psychiatrist, as my adult children constantly suggest? Any compassionate and serious advice would be much appreciated! Thank you!
Wed, 21 Jan 2015
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM
From the information provided, a depressive state appears to be very likely.
However, a detailed evaluation of symptoms and study of onset, duration and progression of symptoms is needed to comfirm it.
The presence of stress related issues further suggest possibility of depression.
It's important ot establish associated symptoms of low mood, irritability, anxiety, disturbed sleep and occupational difficulties.
As It would require an expert to evaluated detailed history, a psychiatric consultation is very much advisable. A timely psychiatric help would prevent further complications.

welcome for further suggestions
Regards,
Dr Pankaj Borade

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Suggest Treatment For Severe Anxiety

Hi, Welcome to HCM From the information provided, a depressive state appears to be very likely. However, a detailed evaluation of symptoms and study of onset, duration and progression of symptoms is needed to comfirm it. The presence of stress related issues further suggest possibility of depression. It s important ot establish associated symptoms of low mood, irritability, anxiety, disturbed sleep and occupational difficulties. As It would require an expert to evaluated detailed history, a psychiatric consultation is very much advisable. A timely psychiatric help would prevent further complications. welcome for further suggestions Regards, Dr Pankaj Borade