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When low mood is not getting better
Two weeks is the signal to ask.
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When low mood is not getting better
'I thought I was just lazy.'
MOOD: Low, empty or irritable; less interest. BODY: Low energy; sleep, appetite or movement change. THINKING: Focus gets harder; guilt or hopelessness grow. DAILY LIFE: Withdraw, miss roles or leave tasks undone.
Stress, loss or illness, then less energy and contact, then fewer rewarding actions, then lower mood and more self-blame. Treatment can break the loop.
1 TELL someone you trust: 'I need support.'
2 BOOK a visit if it lasts about 2 weeks, worsens or affects daily life.
3 REPEAT one small step: eat, bathe, walk or sit with someone.
A visit checks pattern, daily impact, safety and other causes. Care may include therapy, routine, support and medicine if needed, then review.
FAMILY: Listen. Help with one task. Support the visit. Do not lecture, compare, blame or say 'just think positive.'
EMERGENCY NOW: If they may self-harm, cannot stay safe, stop eating or drinking, become severely confused, or danger is beyond family: stay with them if safe, move dangerous items away, call 112 or go to the nearest emergency service. Tele-MANAS 14416 / 1800-89-14416 supports but does not replace emergency care.
Dr. Wilfred D'souza, Dr. Niharika Reddy. weave.clinic/family