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A 17-year-old female asked:

I am experiencing feeling depressed (associated with: feelings of worthlessness), irritability, mood swings, sadness, headache, loss of temper, feeling anxious, apathy, hopelessness, decreased energy level, difficulty concentrating, lack of motivation, an

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Dr. Elizabeth Finley-Belgrad
Child Psychiatry 36 years experience
Seek rx: It sounds like you are definately in some distress. I would suggest you need to talk to your PCP, and also a counselor, your PCP may likely also refer you for a psychiatric evaluation . Do not delay
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Dr. Judith Tellerman
Clinical Psychology 44 years experience
DEPRESSION: You are describing depressive symptoms. First have a physical exam to rule out a physical problem. Please consult with a Clinical Psychologist for psychotherapy to help you with ZOOM.com sessions. Research indicates with psychotherapy you can change & find better coping mechanisms. If there is a biological reason you are depressed please see a Psychiatrist for medication.
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