Depression is a mental illness which results in feeling sad, loss of interest in daily activities, irritability, mood swings, and sleepiness. It is a state of mind which develops over a period of time due to various reasons. A depressed person might have difficulty sleeping, loss of appetite, weight loss, fatigue, and might get suicidal thoughts.
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I have severe mood swings and feel depressed. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have severe mood swings. I am also depressed. I prefer to have a monk-like life. I want to travel around the world. I cannot bear the pain of animals on the streets. I was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease six months back. But I have had mood swings for the last six years after the ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. In my opinion, a change in medication along with non-pharmacological methods is required. As far as medicines are concerned, I suggest increasing the dose of the tablet Nexito (SSRI) as the dose you take is insufficient. You can also discuss ad... Read Full »