hi this is priyanka....i want to ask you that whether i really need a psychaitrist??? recently my friend told me that i behave very weirdly after i lost my mother few months ago....i keep on crying all the time,i cant sleep properly...i have deviated from my studies,i always need my best friends suppoet,i have become over over possessive for her....are all these things syptoms of depression????
Hi!  Thanks for consulting with Chat Doctor. The symptoms which you have described in your post are consistent with Grief/Bereavement after the loss of your mother.  Grief can commonly mimic symptoms of depressive episodes (sleep disturbances, guilt, loss of energy, concentration, and appetite changes), and may even progress to Major Depressive disorder if it lasts several more months.  Although it is normal to bereave up to 2 months, grief affects each person differently.  I would recommend undergoing grief counselling or seeing a psychiatrist if your symptoms persist; They will be able to help you cope with your loss.  Medication is usually not prescribed for grief, however it becomes an option if your symptoms progress to depression. I hope this helps and do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions. Take care,