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Question: i feel extremely depressed every time i had to travel abroad for work (short term assignments) leaving family behind. Is it normal? I even feel like running away or quit my job.
Brief Answer:
It is normal but I think you need to get evaluated for anxiety
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXX,
Thanks for using Healthcareagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
Although slight feeling of depression is normal as we are very much attached to our home environment but to the level which made you to think to quit job or running away thoughts indicate there is need to manage stress appropriately.
I understand it is normal but it is not acceptable as you are at age of 37 years which is productive part of our life and should be handled delicately to build our career.
Having said this I feel you need to get evaluated from anxiety as the same symptoms can present in a person who suffers with anxiety disorder. I request you to see your general practitioner for same.
I hope this helps you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.
It is normal but I think you need to get evaluated for anxiety
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXX,
Thanks for using Healthcareagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
Although slight feeling of depression is normal as we are very much attached to our home environment but to the level which made you to think to quit job or running away thoughts indicate there is need to manage stress appropriately.
I understand it is normal but it is not acceptable as you are at age of 37 years which is productive part of our life and should be handled delicately to build our career.
Having said this I feel you need to get evaluated from anxiety as the same symptoms can present in a person who suffers with anxiety disorder. I request you to see your general practitioner for same.
I hope this helps you.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.
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