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Is Extreme Lethargy A Symptom Of Depression?

I have become extremely lethargic. I am going through a divorce (currently legally separated) and under a fair amount of stress. Is this a symptom of depression or can there be other physical issues causing my lethargy. I have trouble sleeping and sometimes feel a burning in my chest
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Hi Dear XXX! I have gone through your questions and I understand your concern.

Yes lethargy , truble sleeping are sign of depression but does not mean that you have depression ,could be other causes than real depression.
In your case these feelings : lethargy , truble sleeping , heartburning( your stomach produce more acid under stress having acid reflux) are caused of you stressful situation .
It's normal that we feel stressed and depresed while going through difficult situation in our life

.But the important thing is that they will not effect out day life, in the moment that do could lead to depression. . If you have other symptoms such :feeling hopeless or worthlessness, difficult concentrating leaking decisions, feeling guilty, empty feelings ,sad ,anxious , loss of interest in every day activity or hobbies, problem eating ,irritability. ect.
Call your local doctor if you have any of the symptoms.

Wish you good health!
If you have any other questions please feel free to ask me .
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Is Extreme Lethargy A Symptom Of Depression?

Hi Dear XXX! I have gone through your questions and I understand your concern. Yes lethargy , truble sleeping are sign of depression but does not mean that you have depression ,could be other causes than real depression. In your case these feelings : lethargy , truble sleeping , heartburning( your stomach produce more acid under stress having acid reflux) are caused of you stressful situation . It s normal that we feel stressed and depresed while going through difficult situation in our life .But the important thing is that they will not effect out day life, in the moment that do could lead to depression. . If you have other symptoms such :feeling hopeless or worthlessness, difficult concentrating leaking decisions, feeling guilty, empty feelings ,sad ,anxious , loss of interest in every day activity or hobbies, problem eating ,irritability. ect. Call your local doctor if you have any of the symptoms. Wish you good health! If you have any other questions please feel free to ask me .