I am suffering from chronic depression from 2.5 years. And unable to concentrate in anything. After ejaculation I feel more depression, anxiety. I was chronic user of marijuana and alcohol after stop of all these things I feel depression and anxiety.

Dr. Rashmi NavelkarPsychiatrist9yrs exp

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It can be challenging to come out of depression and substance use. Since you used marijuana for long periods, it's likely that you got addicted to it. So when you stop it you get some withdrawal symptoms. After long term use marijuana is known to cause what we call amotivation syndrome in some people. It causes lot of apathy, disinterestedness, decrease in sex drive, loss of appetite, low mood, lack of motivation, slowness of thinking etc. You may often suffer from depression anxiety etc simultaneously. For proper treatment, there has to be lifestyle modification on your side. Inculcate healthy eating habits. Exercise regularly to stimulate your body and mind to be active. Take proper treatment for underlying depression and anxiety. When these are correctly treated then automatically your symptoms will show improvement. Counselling and therapy may also help along with medications. Be hopeful about recovery. It is possible only if you are truly motivated to get better. Your family loves you and you too need to be in your best form to take care of them and your self. You have a long life ahead. Think of how differently you want to live it. That will motivate you to stay positive and get better soon. Contact me or any other psychiatrist for further treatment.  

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