How To Treat Depression And Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Dr. Peter Dobie
In many cases, people (sometimes even doctors) often confuse between depression and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). However, there are clear differences between the two, which sets them apart. In both problems, the person will feel quite exhausted, no matter how good sleep they had the night before. It is quite possible that the individual may have developed both depression and CFS, or mistake one condition for the other. It's crucial to find out the major differences amongst CFS and depression in order to get proper treatment.
Symptoms in People Suffering from Depression: •
Continuous feelings of anxiety, sadness, or emptiness
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They will feel hopeless, helpless, or worthless about everything
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They will lose interest in hobbies
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They will either eat too much or too little
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Problem in concentrating or making decisions Difficulty in sleeping
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Cramps, headaches, abdomen pains, and other types of pain.
Symptoms in People Suffering from CFS: •
The patient feels quite exhausted even after proper rest
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There is no logical/explainable reason for the fatigue
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Headaches, sore throat muscle pain, joint pain, and swollen lymph nodes.
Treatment For Chronic Fatigue And Depression Some treatment strategies to cure depression incorporate medicines and counselling. Counselling with doctors can incorporate cognitive behavioural treatment, interpersonal treatment and problem resolving treatment. Counselling with expert doctor/psychiatrist helps you perceive any basic issues and examine them to come up with solutions and offer methods to the patient to deal with similar circumstances that may emerge in the future. You can likewise work through your present emotions as a method for effectively dealing with them in a healthy manner.
Always take medicines that are prescribed by expert doctors. Medicines for depression incorporate selective: •
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
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Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs),
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Serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs),
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Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs).
Remember, you should never ever consume any medicine without consulting your doctor. Consuming medicines without consulting your doctor may prove extremely harmful for your health. If the prescribed medicines are unsuccessful, your specialist doctor may change the type or dosage for better results.
Let’s take a look at a few tips that can help in your treatment for chronic fatigue: •
Move Ahead – It’s good to be aware about your limits and try not to push yourself over the limit you can handle, even if you’re performing well. Sometimes it’s good to move ahead before your body break-down.
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Learn and understand things that you can do and cannot do. Make this your limit and work around it. This will eventually make you more productive.
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Take care of your body and listen to it when it indicates your limits and capabilities.
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To ensure effective treatment for chronic fatigue, you should have a manageable routine.
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Control stress and rest whenever it’s possible.
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Be reasonable, and try to avoid quick fixes/shortcuts.
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Have a healthy diet, which includes, green vegetables, lean meat and fresh fruits. Avoid Alcohol and quit smoking.
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