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Every week, for days, i'm in a normal mood & i have no reason to be sad, but i suddenly have deep depression for hours and then back to normal, why?

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Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

See PCP first.: See your pcp to find out if you have medical problems causing this mood swings ( hypoglycemia, thyroid problems) and if not give roper referral to a psychiatrist or psychotherapist.

Dr Cady agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Every week, for days, i'm in a normal mood & i have no reason to be sad, but i suddenly have deep depression for hours and then back to normal, why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Dr Cady agreed

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