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Q: What can Help Ease my Feelings of Depression and Lethargy?
asked by: DoctorQuestion on March 23rd, 2006
i've been on anti-depressants for 15 months called seroxat 20mg for the paniac attacks and mild depression but i keep falling back into my usual ways having hot flushes, missed periods, rubbish sex drive, mood swings, mild anxiety,piling on the pounds and feeling lethargic. i do unfortunatly smoke again after having given up for several years and probably drink a little more than the suggested units. i only work part-time in a stress free job and have two children who are aged 16 mth and 5yrs. i would like to change my life style but cant seem to find the will power or energy to do so. please could you give me a little advice on what could be making me feel like this. thanx


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on April 7th, 2006
Anxiety & Stress Answer A685
It seems that you are suffering from a neurotic psychiatric disorder. It is hard to explain how neurotic disorders occur and develop but they are probably conditioned by endogenous and exogenous (environmental) reasons. You can seek expert help from a mental health professional to talk about how you can adopt a healthier lifestlye and begin making changes. It is important to balance taking anti-depressants with talking to a mental health professional to gain the full benefits. Additionally, you might consider joining a group of like-minded adults who experience the same feelings...you are not alone. Group psycho-therapy has helped many people understand better who they are...both as individuals and in relationship to others.


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