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What Causes Feeling Disoriented And Mood Swings?
Hi all, For some time i have become depressed with strange feelings, i think i have lost belief in myself, i have noticed few things about myself that iam sharing below 1) loss of interest in others 2) An unusual drop in functioning 3) Problems with concentration, memory or logical thought and speech that are hard to explain 4) Loss of initiative or desire to participate in any activity 5) Exaggerated beliefs about personal powers to influence events; illogical or “magical” thinking, Like if iam a child (though iam and adult 33y) 6) Rapid or dramatic shifts in feelings from happy to sad and vice versa. 7) I do not share my above mentioned condition with any friends even, they will think i am a weak person. Note that this disorder may be a result of extreme tension that i faced for about five years , financial as well as emotional (now for 2 years i have somehow managed to to overcome this situation). Please advise if i should go to pshychatrist? i have never used antidepressants or any drug nor alcohol. But i am addicted to smoking (5-6 sticks a day) Please advise. Regards, Sahir Khan
Mon, 23 Dec 2019
Hello,
Loss of interest in others, An unusual drop in functioning, Problems with concentration, memory or logical thought and speech that are hard to explain.
Loss of initiative or desire to participate in any activity etc are symptoms that can happen with depression or stress disorder or even OCD.
Exaggerated beliefs about personal powers to influence events; illogical or “magical” thinking symptoms comes under OCD as well as schizophrenia or personality disorder spheres.
Rapid or dramatic shifts in feelings from happy to sad and vice versa are mood swings and comes under anxiety and depression.
In view of the above assessment, it has to be anxiety and stress-related disorder and maybe some depression. I suggest you to consult a psychologist for therapy. As these symptoms are not much severe, you may not need medicines.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr K. V. Anand, Psychologist
Loss of interest in others, An unusual drop in functioning, Problems with concentration, memory or logical thought and speech that are hard to explain.
Loss of initiative or desire to participate in any activity etc are symptoms that can happen with depression or stress disorder or even OCD.
Exaggerated beliefs about personal powers to influence events; illogical or “magical” thinking symptoms comes under OCD as well as schizophrenia or personality disorder spheres.
Rapid or dramatic shifts in feelings from happy to sad and vice versa are mood swings and comes under anxiety and depression.
In view of the above assessment, it has to be anxiety and stress-related disorder and maybe some depression. I suggest you to consult a psychologist for therapy. As these symptoms are not much severe, you may not need medicines.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr K. V. Anand, Psychologist
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