Hi, i am inquiring about a friend who has the following:
Lack of Concentration
Memory not too good, forgets things
Finds it difficult makings Decisions
Articulation - language. Some times cant express her/him self properly
Slowness in talking, and slowness in doing simple tasks
Daily Palpitations - rapid heart beat. uneasiness. Usually upon waking up, and also during the day on and off
Lack of energy at times
Sleep problems
Please note the above happens on and off. Good days bad days. And has bee goin on for about a year but recently has gotten worse.
The person has suffered from a difficult childhood and as a child and teenager witnessed close family members go through servere depression.
The person is now in his/her late 20's
Please help.
What is the cause of this and what is the best treatment. Ideally looking for non medical (drug) treatment.
Thank you in advance
My boyfriend has almost identical symptoms. His memory is the worst, it is awful - especially short term. I'd like to hear a response to this too if possible.
Sounds familiar to me. My husband was diagnosed with severe depression 18 months ago after i noticed the same symptons you have.
Seek medical help
Its hard for you to understand what and why this is happening it is a long and sometimes very hard road for both sufferers and their families.
My hubby had medication and now has therapy but he chose to stop medication as he felt it made him feel worse.
We are both now learning how to cope with and handle this a day at a time.
You will have to take over everything. Major decisions as they cant make decissions.
Its hard work but you will find your way of coping.
I wish you well
Has he been tested for MS - Multiple Sclerosis?
I had most of the symptoms you have described and was diagnosed with depression and anxiety. it can get better with the right help. CBT is good along with anti depressents. with me the more I worried about the symptoms and thinking I was seriously ill the symptoms would get worse. its a viscious circle.
Has he/she had a blood test for Hypothyroid?