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What causes concentration deviation and empty feeling?
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I'm a 17 year old girl. I feel empty and tired all the time. I have at least one outburst every single day, when I feel fustrated, empty and angry. I've been low pretty much all the time for a month, I can't seem to shake these feeling off, I've tried relaxtion methods, the methods do help, but I can't return to my normal state, even when I forget about my sadness, after a while I realise I still feel empty, it's like it doesn't leave me. Also I seem to have trouble concentrating on my homework, it's difficult to study, I have to force myself, because now I'm concerned about my grades. I've lost interest in activities, I feel distant from people. I do have minor problems, but these problems on their own should not cause suicidal thoughts, or temptations on hurting myself. Am I just an over reactive teenager?
gpt
Hi,I read your query and can understand your distress with the symptoms that you are suffering with. From what you have mentioned, it is highly probable that you are suffering from depressive episode. I would recommend that you don't ignore your problems as teenage issues and discuss with your parents regarding seeking psychiatric consultation.You would need treatment with anti-depressants like escitalopram. The medications usually take few days to start showing its effect. So you will have to be patient about the response. Continue  doing the relaxation exercises regularly. That will help you.Hope this information was helpful. Wishing you speedy recovery. Best wishes.