It's been over one year since I have started feeling low from time to time. I have also been living alone all this time and now a days do not feel like talking to most people. Have mood swings (don't know if it because of irregular periods, got my recent period after 6months). I also have destructive thoughts in mind sometimes and have wondered about life too many times. I don't like to sleep at night and don't get sleep also, in the morning I don't feel like waking up. I stay and work from my flat mostly. Watch TV series and work. Don't feel motivated for most of the things I used to. What can I do to be happier and energetic?

Dear , I have read your question and understood it well. I can understand your suffering. With all these symptoms most probably you are suffering from a depressive episode. Depression is a common psychiatric illness which is characterised with sadness, preference for being alone, social withdrawal, lack of enjoyment in pleasurable activities which used to be pleasurable earlier, reduced energy, reduced appetite, low desire for sex, disturbed sleep, negative view of future, guilt, low self esteem, reduced confidence and suicidal thoughts. Depression causes lots of personal suffering and socio-occupational dysfunction. It is treatable. Already you have suffered a lot. I suggest you to consult a psychiatrist nearby who may assess you further and may prescribe antidepressant medication like ssri for few months for cure. 

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