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What causes loss of appetite and sleeping problems?
human
i am 12 years old. im not a very happy girl and i havnt eaten in a few days because im simply not hungry.i also wake up in the middle of the night and cant go back to sleep. i recently lost my best friend in an accedint. why is all of this happening? is it related?
gpt
Hi,I do understand your distress regarding your symptoms. Losing your best friend can be a very traumatic experience. The symptoms that you have mentioned is suggestive of stress leading to depression. I would advise that you talk to your parents regarding your problems and seek a psychiatric consultation. Medications like escitalopram can be safely used in your age group and is an effective treatment option for depression.Hope this information was helpful. Best wishes.