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Why do i feel random bursts of extreme sadness? like everything looks weird and i get extremely depressed for 10 minutes or so. help?

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Psych eval: Really understanding what's going on will take getting to know you quite well. I expect you can find a doctor who will prescribe some medication that might make these go away, but you'll not know "Why?” If you want to - consider a therapist you can trust to talk about things and learn ways to live more successfully. They can work especially well together for most!

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Specializes in Neurology

One possibility: is focal seizures. Get an EEG !. Focal seizures can involve a small patch of the cerebral cortex. Typically focal seizures last 5-6 minutes. Depending on which area of the brain is involved one can experience just about anything for a few minutes (rage, fear, elation, depression, visual disturbances, parasthesias, odd noises, strange smells, jerking of body parts, autonomic symptoms, etc)

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DEPRESSION: Get an evaluation from a psychiatrist to help identify what depression means to you and whatever else may be bothering you. Consider recommendations for medication if any are given. Get a referral for a reputable psychotherapist to speak with. Meds and therapy combined are most optimal; no just one or the other.

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