Question 1

how does depression impairs ability to function daily?

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A person with: Severe depression might not eat (or eat too much), stop sleeping (or sleep much of the day), stop cooking, cleaning the house, taking care of personal hygiene, miss work, stop studying for school, isolate from loved ones - etc.

Question 2

how can i deal with depression getting worse and its affecting my ability to do well in school?

Accepted Answer

Get help now.: That means that it is time for professional help. Remember that having depression does not mean that you are crazy. Depression is such a treatable condition. Please seek hekp  now. You can see your physiician, a psychologist or a psychiatrist.

Question 3

i feel as if i've lost the ability to think and have no thoughts at all. i have been diagnosed with anxiety and depression. could this be a symptom?

Accepted Answer

Hyperthyroidism: I feel your distress having the feeling, Your overactive Thyroid is likely the reason for your Anxiety; Fatigue, muscle weakness, weight loss, difficulty sleeping and Changes in menstrual patterns have likely led to “as if I've lost the ability to think and have no thoughts at all” and
Depression aided by stress.
See an Endocrinolgist for thyroid status.
See a Psychiatrist for Therapy, Relaxation

Question 4

will depression impede the ability to learn?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Depression can decrease motivation levels, lessen concentration and impact memory.

Question 5

can depression impact one's ability to speak clearly/coherently/concisely?

Accepted Answer

Depression: Depression is an illness.  Attention disturbances and difficulty in responding to questions is characteristic.  It sounds like you may need treatment

Question 6

after a year of cymbalta (duloxetine) for depression, i feel like i lost the ability to feel love or get emotional like i used to even before.  why?

Accepted Answer

Emotional blunting: Or what is referred to selective serotonin reuptake indifference may result from long term use of antidepressants. The exact cause is unknown but is thought to result from increased serotonin in the frontal lobes and modulation of dopaminergic systems of the brain - essentially affecting processing/interpretation of emotion and reward. Recommend discussing with your provider to discuss options.

Question 7

severe ptsd and depression are effecting my ability to get a job or even make my way to get a doctor, my anxiety shuts me down, how can i improve?

Accepted Answer

PTSD: With Zoom you can stay at home &amp; receive Dr.'s help but it is important for you to share your thoughts &amp; feelings. A Clinical Psychologist with expertise in multiple types of psychotherapy could help you cope with your anxiety &amp; a Psychiatrist could help with medication. Fears and anxiety could be heightened due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Stay safe &amp; hopeful to elevate your immune system.

Question 8

what to do if i do not feel happy. i'm depressed and its starting to effect my ability to do things.?

Accepted Answer

Call a therapist: Call and make an appointment with a therapist. You can also speak to a hot line like the good samaritans hot line until you can see a therapist. Consider seeing a psychiatrist as well and start on medication to relieve some of the depression as yoiu begin to work with a therapist in talk therapy. It will get better, good luck.

Question 9

i am stopping my paxil (paroxetine) and ability because the weight gain is making me more depressed. what will just stopping these meds do?

Accepted Answer

Discontinuation Sx.: If you stop these medications suddenly, you risk relapse of symptoms. Also you risk discontinuation symptoms common with ssri's like paxil: muscle aches like getting the flu; anxiety; light-headedness; headache; fatigue; electric shock-like sensations; nausea; vomiting; insomnia; frightening dreams, etc. This may last longer than a few weeks. Please talk with your doctor before making any changes.

Question 10

for 3 years i have lost the ability to feel emotion. i am not depressed i just feel brain fog and unable to feel happy. just nothing! why?

Accepted Answer

Talk therapy: You may be thinking too much. From your questions it seems you are searching hard for facts and information. It's not unusual to lose touch w/ feelings when you do that. But it's not an easy pattern to change alone because fear may be the 1st one you feel. A good therapist can support you through the hard ones until you get confience. Watch a good comedy and have a belly laugh or two!

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