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How To Treat Lack Of Energy And To Overcome Suicidal Thoughts ?
I have always been a happy person and let nothing bother me, but for the past 5 years I go through episodes where I'm fine then all of a sudden I'm withdrawn, no energy, won't talk to my wife and I get suicidal thoughts this usually lasts between 4-7 days. Then I feel on top of the world for a few days then I seem to be in normal mode which then I need sleeping tablets to get me through the night or I will be waking up all the time wide awake then suffer for it the next day. My doc thinks I have cyclothymia and has refered me just want someore opinions thanks B
Fri, 23 Jan 2015
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Welcome to HCM.
I think your doctor is right. These short term mood swings are suggestive of cyclothymia.
Drugs like mood stabilisers (valproate) will help in treatment of this.
I would advice you to keep follow-up with your doctor and start with his treatment.
Hope this helps.
Welcome to HCM.
I think your doctor is right. These short term mood swings are suggestive of cyclothymia.
Drugs like mood stabilisers (valproate) will help in treatment of this.
I would advice you to keep follow-up with your doctor and start with his treatment.
Hope this helps.
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