Anonymous
3 years
Stress or depression
I am girl and I am 18 years old . actually I have some depression about my studies , my friend and also my family . I have take some medication to calm down myself so it is okay if I take a medicine if I am in depression condition ?
Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli,
3 years
Hello!
Thank you for reaching out to us.
Based on your explanation, seems like you are having trouble with your mental health. Mental health is a sensitive topic but it is an important one. It shouldn’t be taken lightly because it can bring harm and reduce the quality of life. Signs of depression include :
- Feelings of sadness, emptiness or hopelessness
- Angry outbursts, irritability or frustration, even over small matters
- Loss of interest or pleasure in most or all normal activities
- Sleep disturbances
- Tiredness and lack of energy
- Reduced appetite
- Anxiety, agitation or restlessness
- Feelings of worthlessness or guilt, fixating on past failures or self-blame
- Trouble thinking, concentrating, making decisions and remembering things
If you have any of these symptoms, it is best to talk to a doctor before self-medicating to treat your condition. There can be underlying medical conditions that could also contribute to your problem. We encourage you to speak to a psychiatrist or a therapist to help you resolve this issue.
You can contact one of these hotlines :
Malaysian Mental Health Association
- Any mental health issue
- Qualified mental health professionals
- Language: English, Malay, Chinese
- Hotline: 03-27806803
GEM Fellowship
- Buddhist
- Provide referral services
- Counselling
- Monday to Friday: 7:30 pm to 9.30 pm
- Wednesday to Friday: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
- Languge: English, Malay
- Hotline: 011-25289610, 011-59944384
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We hope that our answer has been helpful. Thank you.
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