Does a feeling of depression occur due to brain disease?

Question

Hello doctor,

I suffer from depression and I feel like I have lost connection with myself, my memories, and my past. I feel very numb. Am I having some brain disease?

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

The symptoms described by you can occur in many conditions such as anxiety disorder, depression, or even with brain disease. So you need to be evaluated by your doctor to find the exact cause of your symptoms. Other than this what else symptoms do you have, like low mood, decreased energy, forgetfulness, excessive tiredness, change in appetite, weight, sleep, etc? Also, do you have any symptoms like headache, vomiting, difficulty seeing things, or giddiness? Let me know your symptoms in total and when they started and how they progress.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

These symptoms suggest that probably you have depression. Considering the suicidal thoughts, it is more severe in intensity. So, consult a psychiatrist in person for detailed evaluation and investigation to find the cause because these can be due to hypothyroidism, anemia, vitamin D, or B12 deficiency as well. So please get an appointment with a psychiatrist for person assessment as soon as possible because you are having suicidal thoughts multiple times. This will help you to get out of your suffering. It is a treatable condition and there is good medicine available for such symptoms, so do not waste time.

Thank you.