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How To Regain Motivation And Concentration?

I am 55 years old , have five children . I had lost my savings in the stock market . I don't have a desire to pursue any kind of business or employment.Always think about what happened and can't forget it . I have a lot of responsibility toward the family.
I am scared to take drugs . How can i get my self esteem,motivation and concentration back.
Mon, 20 Oct 2014
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Hi, Thank you for using health care magic.
I feel sorry for your loss and understand your concerns.
You seems to be suffering from depression.
You described you are scared about taking drugs , if this is due to side effect than nowadays good medicines with lesser side effect is available for the condition you are in.
But still if you decided to remain far from drug then psychotherapy is a good option. Cognitive and behavioral therapy practiced in psychiatry is proven treatment for depression and has excellent results when done by professionals along with use of antidepressant.
Consult a psychiatrist and discuss your concern , you will surely be out of this condition in near future.
I hope this will help you.
Regards.
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How To Regain Motivation And Concentration?

Hi, Thank you for using health care magic. I feel sorry for your loss and understand your concerns. You seems to be suffering from depression. You described you are scared about taking drugs , if this is due to side effect than nowadays good medicines with lesser side effect is available for the condition you are in. But still if you decided to remain far from drug then psychotherapy is a good option. Cognitive and behavioral therapy practiced in psychiatry is proven treatment for depression and has excellent results when done by professionals along with use of antidepressant. Consult a psychiatrist and discuss your concern , you will surely be out of this condition in near future. I hope this will help you. Regards.