A 46-year-old member asked:
am i just sad or is it something else medically related?
2 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. Carlos Satulovsky answered
Psychiatry 28 years experience
Only: Psychiatric consultation would help rule out medical problems, and at thesame time, evaluate, diagnose and treat the depression. See a psychiatrist for a conclusive answer in your case. Good luck.
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Sad or...: Agree with dr. Satulovsky. You may have a sad mood. You could have major depression. You may have medical conditions that are causing this or not.... The best way to know is through a psychiatric evaluation. Take care.
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Dr. Peter Ihle commented
Orthopedic Surgery 54 years experience
SAD is a common problem during the gloomy days with no sunlight. There are lights to sit under that mimic the wavelength you need. It works, my wife has used one 4 3o min every day in the winter & it really works well.
Jan 10, 2015
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