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Suggest Treatment For Lack Of Motivation, Poor Concentration And Excessive Sleepiness
Question: Hello! I'm a 42 year old woman. I am noticing more difficulty in focus and motivation. As well as sleeping long periods exceeding 10 hours. But not feeling depression or sadness. I had complete hysterectomy almost 2 years ago am not on any hormone supplements
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Decrease in motivation, poor concentration, and increased sleep time are all symptoms that might benefit from treatment with an SSRI antidepressant medication such as sertraline or escitalopram. Even if you are not feeling depressed per se, these symptoms would benefit from this type of medication. I recommend talking with a local doctor to consider trying one of these medications to help you.
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In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Decrease in motivation, poor concentration, and increased sleep time are all symptoms that might benefit from treatment with an SSRI antidepressant medication such as sertraline or escitalopram. Even if you are not feeling depressed per se, these symptoms would benefit from this type of medication. I recommend talking with a local doctor to consider trying one of these medications to help you.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
What about adderall, or something like that?
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Adderall or some other type of low-dose stimulant is a good idea, but it only works for these symptoms when COMBINED with an SSRI medication such as those I mentioned above. So the first priority would be to start an SSRI, re-evaluate in 4-6 weeks, and if you are noting some improvement, add a stimulant such as Adderall.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Adderall or some other type of low-dose stimulant is a good idea, but it only works for these symptoms when COMBINED with an SSRI medication such as those I mentioned above. So the first priority would be to start an SSRI, re-evaluate in 4-6 weeks, and if you are noting some improvement, add a stimulant such as Adderall.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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