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Q: What causes depression?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on March 28th, 2009

Its kinda hard to explain, I stay upset all the time...just down on myself! I get upset over things that nobody should get upset for....I cry all the time too!! And I dont know why! I just feel like Im losing my mind...I use to be happy...and an easy going person, but for the past six months or so I havent been! What's wrong with me and how can I make this stop!!!

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Dr. Goce Aleksovski , MD

replied on March 29th, 2009

Depression Answer A6174

According to the data you reported, you might be experiencing mood swings due bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is a medical term that covers a category of mood disorders in which anxiety is present and sometimes depression is manifested.
There are many subtypes of bipolar disorder. You might want to visit a psychiatrist because it might take longer observation period and more often visits for the most effective treatment to be determined.

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