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How Can severe Stress And Depression Be Treated?

I forget the simple words, in a conversation I forget the words to keep a conversation and I feel very insecure, embarrass, shy, and avoid to participate in a conversation.I don t know if that is the begin of demented? I retire few years ago and I took care of my mother, who was very sick (92Yrs) for 2 yrs I was under stress In that time I did not socialize with my friends,and my regular bible study.
Thu, 29 Nov 2018
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Hello,

Forgetfulness can happen with many conditions and depression and anxiety is possible causes as well as dementia.

The best way to treat it depends on the cause of it. You will need a visit with your doctor to determine if it is depression/anxiety or dementia. There are several other things the doctor will have to ask you about like appetite, sleep, mood, energy, interests, fears, guilt feelings or being very thoughtful, how does life seem to you, daily activities if you can handle well, if you are well oriented in time, space and person (if you recognize people), etc.

After the doctor has asked you these questions and probably others as well will do a physical examination and check also your thyroid.

After these findings he will be able to decide on diagnosis and further treatment.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General & Family Physician
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How Can severe Stress And Depression Be Treated?

Hello, Forgetfulness can happen with many conditions and depression and anxiety is possible causes as well as dementia. The best way to treat it depends on the cause of it. You will need a visit with your doctor to determine if it is depression/anxiety or dementia. There are several other things the doctor will have to ask you about like appetite, sleep, mood, energy, interests, fears, guilt feelings or being very thoughtful, how does life seem to you, daily activities if you can handle well, if you are well oriented in time, space and person (if you recognize people), etc. After the doctor has asked you these questions and probably others as well will do a physical examination and check also your thyroid. After these findings he will be able to decide on diagnosis and further treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj General & Family Physician