Feeling Hopeless
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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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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023
About the symptom
Hopelessness is defined by a lack of optimism, enthusiasm, and hope. A person who feels hopeless may have little hope for future achievement or progress. Hopelessness can be a symptom of a range of mental health issues, or it can be the result of dissatisfying, distressing, or bad life events.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Feelings of hopelessness
Possible causes
- Adjustment disorder
A psychological disorder, often with low mood and anxiety. It is triggered by a sudden change in life circumstances, e.g. divorce or losing a job.
- Depressive
Dysthymia is a continuous long-term (chronic) form of depression. There may be lose of interest in normal daily activities, feeling of hopeless, lacking productivity, and having low self-esteem and an overall feeling of inadequacy.
- Depression
Depression is a psychiatric illness that causes low mood, decreased energy levels, and poor sleep. This causes problems with daily activities like schooling and working. As the condition worsens, patients may also think of commiting suicide. Although depression can be caused by stress and trauma, in many cases no clear cause is found.
- Bipolar disorder
- Hyperventilation syndrome . panic disorder
- Anxiety
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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.
Just 3 minutes.
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