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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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How Can Severe Depression And Loneliness In An Obese Patient With Atrial Fibrillation Be Treated?

I am feeling so unhappy with my life. I am 75 yrs, handicap in my walking, and very much alone. The problem is that I would like to move more. I sit and sit-feeling over welled with things and don t do any thing. I have 2 caregivers who come for 4 hrs on Mon & Fri and they just don t see my situation. I feel very alone and on my own- I know I need exercise! And just. Can t get going!? I know it s up to me-but I have other Medical problems,such as Lymphedema, AFib, Obese, use a walker for my knees, yet I feel like I m going to die soon and no one would care. Thanks for listening
Thu, 4 Oct 2018
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Hello,
You need to talk to your doctor about your depression. There are medications that could help you get to feeling better. Once the depression lifts your motivation to exercise will be better. Also consider finding a way to make social contacts.
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How Can Severe Depression And Loneliness In An Obese Patient With Atrial Fibrillation Be Treated?

Hello, You need to talk to your doctor about your depression. There are medications that could help you get to feeling better. Once the depression lifts your motivation to exercise will be better. Also consider finding a way to make social contacts. Regards