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I have tension headaches regularly and also feel burnt
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I have tension headaches regularly and also feel burnt out like having a hangover. I don't drink. I have plenty of energy at work but little motivation at home. I like my job but it is getting harder for me to build relationships with people I don't work directly with. Relationships are my weakness no doubt but it has never seemed to affect work until now. People who don't know me seem leery of me and I don't know how to set them at ease. My thoughts are often scattered and at times I have difficulty concentrating. I feel I'm becoming way too self-conscious but I'm not really sure what to do about it. Is this depression or should I consider getting checked for a tumor or am I imagining I'm ill when I'm not?

 

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October 11 11:30 PM (11 minutes and 58 seconds later)
         
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You do have some of the signs of depression. Seeing a physician for a good general physical examination is a first important step in getting a diagnosis. I would suggest getting a blood count, thyroid tests (TSH), and some chemistry tests (glucose for example)

Your physician may want to try you on one of the antidepressant medications. If the headaches do not improve - you may need a brain scan.

I would suggest stopping ALL caffeine - since excessive use of caffeine can contribute to some of the symptoms you report.


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