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Im slacking in school cause of my depression. i don't have energy like i used to, how to overcome this?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Get help: Please get professional help. Drop in grades and concentration is often seen with depression but is treatable.

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Answered 5/27/2013

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