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Motivation is decreasing
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I'm not motivated
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Learn more about Depression
Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is depression?
Depression is a mental illness that leads to low mood, reduced energy levels, and poor sleep. This affects everyday activities like attending school and work. As the condition worsens, patients might have suicidal thoughts. Although stress and trauma can cause depression, often no clear cause is identified.
Symptoms of depression
Decrease in ambition and motivation
Stressed over daily life
Feeling down
Feeling sad for no particular reason / feelings of grief
Concentration is getting worse
Loss of self-confidence
Lower energy levels
Headache worsens with emotional stress
Questions your doctor may ask to check for depression
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose depression
Do you feel you have less ambition, motivation or willpower lately?
Do you feel psychologically stressed (for example, you clearly hate going to work or school)?
Have you been feeling depressed recently?
Do you have feelings of sadness for no particular reason?
Do you feel you have problems concentrating recently?
Treatment for depression
Treatment typically involves a combination of counseling therapy and medications (antidepressants). A strong support network is helpful, as the recovery process can take months or even years.
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Diseases related to Depression
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Reviewed By:
Yu Shirai, MD (Psychiatry)
Dr. Shirai works at the Yotsuya Yui Clinic for mental health treatment for English and Portuguese-speaking patients. He treats a wide range of patients from neurodevelopmental disorders to dementia in children and participates in knowledge sharing through the Diversity Clinic.
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