Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Suggest Treatment For Severe Depression And Memory Issues
Question: I suffer major depression as diagnosed by a psychologists
I suffer forgetfulness bad memory especially bad concentration problem difficulty remembering details of conversations in the short time
Mood swings get very angry and frustrated to excess
In public also have no tolerance with others very snappy do not socialise with others etc
Sorry what would be the prognosis
Ie how long will this last for
I suffer forgetfulness bad memory especially bad concentration problem difficulty remembering details of conversations in the short time
Mood swings get very angry and frustrated to excess
In public also have no tolerance with others very snappy do not socialise with others etc
Sorry what would be the prognosis
Ie how long will this last for
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
I'm sorry you're feeling this way. What you are describing (memory and concentration problems, anger, frustration, and lack of socialization) suggest you may be having an episode of agitated major depression. I am not sure what medication you are currently taking ("targen" as mentioned above is not a medication I am aware of). Untreated, this episode could last 6 months to 1 year. With treatment, you could get better in a matter of days or weeks (4-6 weeks). I would seek treatment with an SSRI antidepressant such as sertraline or fluoxetine.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
I'm sorry you're feeling this way. What you are describing (memory and concentration problems, anger, frustration, and lack of socialization) suggest you may be having an episode of agitated major depression. I am not sure what medication you are currently taking ("targen" as mentioned above is not a medication I am aware of). Untreated, this episode could last 6 months to 1 year. With treatment, you could get better in a matter of days or weeks (4-6 weeks). I would seek treatment with an SSRI antidepressant such as sertraline or fluoxetine.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
I have all ready had this for Over 2.5 years
With no change in fact getting worse
Target is a OxyContin? Can not take mental drug I was on due to interaction between the two medicines
Regards XXXX
With no change in fact getting worse
Target is a OxyContin? Can not take mental drug I was on due to interaction between the two medicines
Regards XXXX
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
If you have been experiencing this for 2.5 years, you need an antidepressant medication very badly. OxyContin has no interactions whatsoever with mental health medications, specifically SSRI antidepressants. For example: if you were to start taking sertraline, an SSRI antidepressant, this would not interact at all with OxyContin, and indeed I would expect it to help with depression. This is my recommendation for you.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Followup
Detailed Answer:
If you have been experiencing this for 2.5 years, you need an antidepressant medication very badly. OxyContin has no interactions whatsoever with mental health medications, specifically SSRI antidepressants. For example: if you were to start taking sertraline, an SSRI antidepressant, this would not interact at all with OxyContin, and indeed I would expect it to help with depression. This is my recommendation for you.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
