Depressed, no social life, increased appetite, weight gain, feeling of worthless, hopeless, no self-confidence. Reason, treatment?
Patient: Hello im 16 years old boy and i think i have a depression i dont have many friends and basicly i dont have social lifa i feel sad I love to play basketball but recently i have think about quiting . My appetite have increase and since im alone a lot I eat I have gained a 20kg ponds this summer and now im 110kg so i was 90 or even 85 i was in good shape now im fat lonley guy i feel worthless and even if my situation get a bit better when school starts I am afraid that same thing will happen to me next summer what should i do i feel hopeless and my self-confidence i at level 0 Doctor: Hi young man! There is nothing majorly wrong with you.You are basically overeating to overcome depression.Try to go out and mingle with people and make new friends.Indulge yourself in outdoor sports so that you end up making new friends.Try to exercise,meditate,read self-help and other books.I am sure you will overcome your problem if you follow this advise.But even after this you don't find any change in your problem than speak with your family and get a professional help by consulting a psychologist or a counsellor. I am sure you will be positive and overcome this transient problem.I hope this information is useful to you.I wish you all the best and a great future ahead. Dr.Prashanth