Question 1

the correct work decribes me is apathy ? what symtoms and causes and treatment ?

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Apathy: there are different degrees of apathy and the duration counts too. If is occasional and mild then a daily practice of gratitude, meditation to calm the mind and to have clearer awareness, adequate sleep and some  aerobic exercise can all help. Otherwise speaking with a professional - counselor, physician, social worker, psychologist, life coach - can be very helpful.

Question 2

what is it? i have apathy. the following also describes me: poor concentration

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Too little info: You give me too little info to concentrate on to try to come up with an answer to your problem.  You can't be so apathetic but have to get your act together and present your issue in a more straight forward manner. The most important tool in medicine is the gathering of the patient's history.  You have to sit down with a sheet of paper and write out your medical autobiography for your doc.

Question 3

what kinds of nora apathy are there?

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To name a few.: Neuropathy is a collection of disorders that occurs when nerves of the peripheral nervous system (the part of the nervous system outside of the brain and spinal cord) are damaged. The condition is generally referred to as peripheral neuropathy, and it is most commonly due to damage to nerve axons. 
Read:
http://www.Medicalnewstoday.Com/articles/147963.Php.

Question 4

can someone have apathy from childhood without knowing it?

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Need more info: Apathy is a current feeling.  Hard to say whether something from childhood might make one more or less prone to feeling it.  Possibly, early events might make one more prone, e.g., being raised with high expectations of success only to find oneself in a dead-end job with few prospects or, conversely, being abused and neglected, & therefore having trouble risking getting excited about current life.

Question 5

how can i increase my apathy as my country descends into recession?

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Don't ask questions: Apathetic people don't ask questions. Not even rhetorical ones like yours. But there are many success stories in a recession. It's just the ratio of success to failure that decreases. Its ultimately up to you to blame personal failure on circumstances like the faltering economy or seek new solutions to your problems.

Question 6

can long term trauma in childhood cause apathy in adulthood?

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It may be depression: Apathy can be a symptom of depression, which childhood trauma can, for sure, cause. Depending on the trauma, duration and age when it was inflicted, it generates many toxic emotions hidden  in the deep recesses of the unconscious.  It ends up affecting many, sometimes unexpected, aspects of one's life.  Best advice, talk to a psychotherapist asap.   If this is depression, to a psychiatrist too.

Question 7

is depression associated with apathy?

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It can be: Apathy can be one of a group of,symptoms which point to,depression.  This would involve losing interest in things that you used to care about, not finding excitement in activities or,people, indifferent,toward your work, etc.  Talk with a counselor to,figure out why this,is happening and whether it is part of a depression which can be treated.

Question 8

apathy regarding sex relationships--irresponsible?

Accepted Answer

See your primary: Care dr. Who can arrange to have various hormone levels checked. Then be referred to an endocrinologist or psychiatrist who specializes in such problems, depending upon results of your hormone levels. This is assuming you want to do something about it.

Question 9

is feeling apathy towards any suggestion of an activity considered a personality disorder?

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Not Necessarily: More information would be needed to give a definitive answer. However, apathy can arise for many diffferent reasons, some of which may be personality disorders. There would be some concern about possible depression. It would also be important to make sure that your overall physical health is good.

Question 10

depression manifesting as severe apathy, duloxitine 60mg any life hack to get me doing stuff?

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Clarify plz: How long have you been on duloxetine 60mg and prozac (fluoxetine)?You utneed to give these meds about 3-4 weeks to take effect. Usually we like you on them at least 6months. Is apathy manifesting as lack of motivation and inability to get the up n go to do activities previously fun? This can be extremely painful. So if you have given meds a good try, you should talk with dr for a change. U will feel better soo.

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