Feeling Hopeless
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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
- 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.
- 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.
- Bipolar disorder
A psychological disorder marked by extreme mood swings. The precise cause is unclear, but genetic and environmental factors contribute.
- Depressive
- 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.
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