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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Depression?
my son is 17 years old. He could't go to school for 2 months. It's hard for him to learning new stuff by himself. He couldn't do English essay. But he can do Calculus with home teacher's help. He had fatigue which lasted 2 weeks and than recovered. He sometimes sleeps 10~12 hours. He eat more and gained 5 pound (5%). He is interested in computer games and online chat with his friends who are college students. He sit in the front of computer all the day (over 12 hours). When we buy a laptop for him, he was very happy.
We did blood test and he Vitamin D is 21. All other things are normal.
Is he depressed? If so, what type? It's mild ,moderate or severer?
We did blood test and he Vitamin D is 21. All other things are normal.
Is he depressed? If so, what type? It's mild ,moderate or severer?
Wed, 29 Jan 2014
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For diagnosis of depression, he should have sad mood, loss of energy and lack of pleasure . He is just sitting idle, probably not depressed. He needs to be given a target to achieve in short term with his consent.
DR SAATIISH JHUNTRRAA
For diagnosis of depression, he should have sad mood, loss of energy and lack of pleasure . He is just sitting idle, probably not depressed. He needs to be given a target to achieve in short term with his consent.
DR SAATIISH JHUNTRRAA
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