What could a sense of lack of energy and concentration?
Patient: Hi there,I was wondering about the following:I am a 20 yr old female student, for the past 3 or so months I've noticed the lack of energy I've been having despite having 7-8hrs of sleep a day, eating decently, getting some exercise here and there, with minimum to moderate amounts of stress. I find that concentration is difficult, mostly at school, I've been feeling depressed and moody also. Would you happen to know why things are this way? Doctor: Hello,Thanks for consult,Brief answer,DepressionExplanation,1. Symptoms which you are mentioned like difficulty in concentration, depression and moody suggest that you are suffering from pyschological disorder called Depression- a mood disorder2. To prevent depression behavioral therapy or medications belongs to the class of antidepressants are used which include a) Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors-SSRI b) Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors- SNRI c) Tricyclic antidepressants- TA d) Monoamine oxidase -MAO are usedHope this information helps