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Can Depression Be A Consequence Of Brain Haemorrhage?
Question: I want to ask you a question about my 80 year old boyfriend, he seems to be depressed and I don't know all
the symptons. This is a man that has everything, but doesn't want to go out anymore which we always did
now he tells me to find another boyfriend all he wants to do iust sit at home with his cats. I am 75 and very
active and involved and I just retired last year as a Med tech. I did learn he in debt deep and has invested in paintings over a million point three. now he can't sell his paintings & wants to borrow from me, which I
will not give in nor do I have it. About ten years he had a severe brain hemorrage I think the archnoid
region. It has changed his personality and he said he has suffered depression before, he has lived alone for fifty years. I think he should see a professional, but he doesn't want to. But, does it sound like
depression? an d I don't think it will get any better at his age, he wants to blame other people and
pretend that nothing is wrong. What do you make of this, just my observation. A reply would be appreciated. Thank you.
the symptons. This is a man that has everything, but doesn't want to go out anymore which we always did
now he tells me to find another boyfriend all he wants to do iust sit at home with his cats. I am 75 and very
active and involved and I just retired last year as a Med tech. I did learn he in debt deep and has invested in paintings over a million point three. now he can't sell his paintings & wants to borrow from me, which I
will not give in nor do I have it. About ten years he had a severe brain hemorrage I think the archnoid
region. It has changed his personality and he said he has suffered depression before, he has lived alone for fifty years. I think he should see a professional, but he doesn't want to. But, does it sound like
depression? an d I don't think it will get any better at his age, he wants to blame other people and
pretend that nothing is wrong. What do you make of this, just my observation. A reply would be appreciated. Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Chance of depression very high
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns about your boyfriend.
First of all I must acknowledge that without complete information diagnosis is almost next to impossible and I will prefer to make my own guess.
From the available information diagnosis of depression can not be made but there is circumstantial evidence which shows he is sliding down to depression. One of the core feature of depression is loss of pleasure in previously enjoyable activities and his restriction of going out seems to favour this core symptom.
In addition in geriatric age smiling depression is very common (people smile and deny anything wrong) and his denial of problem could be the presentation of depression.
Thirdly past history is very important and slight stressor may push the person to depression. His financial problems with past history of depression should be taken seriously.
Finally people with organic lesions (brain hemorrhage) have almost four times risk of depression than normal population. His history of organic brain problem is additional risk factor for depression.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.
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Thanks and regards
Chance of depression very high
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns about your boyfriend.
First of all I must acknowledge that without complete information diagnosis is almost next to impossible and I will prefer to make my own guess.
From the available information diagnosis of depression can not be made but there is circumstantial evidence which shows he is sliding down to depression. One of the core feature of depression is loss of pleasure in previously enjoyable activities and his restriction of going out seems to favour this core symptom.
In addition in geriatric age smiling depression is very common (people smile and deny anything wrong) and his denial of problem could be the presentation of depression.
Thirdly past history is very important and slight stressor may push the person to depression. His financial problems with past history of depression should be taken seriously.
Finally people with organic lesions (brain hemorrhage) have almost four times risk of depression than normal population. His history of organic brain problem is additional risk factor for depression.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards
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