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Extreme Forgetfullness, Clumsy, Distraction, Fatigue, Extreme Depression. Serious?

I have suffered from sporadic depression for nearly ten years, and lately I have been having a low period. Unusually, this period has been accompanied with fairly extreme forgetfulness, clumsiness and generally being distracted, as well as the usual fatigue and sadness. Is this typical of depression or could there be something else going on? It has certainly never happened to me before.
Mon, 11 Nov 2013
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Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic

Yes depression can be accompanied by loss of concentration, fatigue, forgetfulness and sadness.

If you have not experienced this full spectrum of symptoms in your previous episodes of depression, it is possible that this episode is worse than your prior episodes.

You need to be assessed by your doctor to determine if your medication or its dosage may need changing.
If you are not currently using any medication, it would be important to start to help control the symptoms.

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Extreme Forgetfullness, Clumsy, Distraction, Fatigue, Extreme Depression. Serious?

Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic Yes depression can be accompanied by loss of concentration, fatigue, forgetfulness and sadness. If you have not experienced this full spectrum of symptoms in your previous episodes of depression, it is possible that this episode is worse than your prior episodes. You need to be assessed by your doctor to determine if your medication or its dosage may need changing. If you are not currently using any medication, it would be important to start to help control the symptoms. I hope this helps