Why am I not interested in talking to people and going out?

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The symptoms you have mentioned are most likely occurring due to depression or due to some mood disturbance. Poor social interaction, loss of strength, increased sleep are symptoms of depression. If the symptoms are resulting in impairment in functioning, then please visit a psychiatrist for help.

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First of all, I would like to tell you that these are the symptoms of depression and that does not mean that you have a depressive disorder. Both terms are different. A lot of individuals have depressive symptoms but that does not mean that they have depressive disorders. Detailed evaluation of symptoms and work up are needed to make the diagnosis. You have mentioned that nothing good happening in your life. What does that mean? Are you experiencing negative results in your day to day routine in recent times or you are just not enjoying the things due to your mood? Or if there is any stress that is resulting in symptoms? You have symptoms like a poor interaction with others, not liking to talk with others, fatigue or loss of strength, altered sleep habits. If these symptoms are resulting in impairment in your performance in studies, work or social life then this is alarming. Lack of pleasure in anything or in things which used to give you pleasure in the 0past is one of the important associated symptoms of depression. Negative views towards others or the future, feeling that no one is helping you or helplessness, feelings that you are worthless, poor motivation to do anything, poor desire, etc., are other symptoms. If these symptoms are present since long and are severe then most likely you fall in depressive disorders. But, we should rule out any medical thing also which could cause similar symptoms. A lot of adults these days have deficient vitamin B12 and D. You should get your B12 and D levels done. If the levels are low or in low normal range then you should start taking B12 and D supplements daily (Methylcobalamine 1500 IU per day for six weeks or Vitamin D3 60000 IU per once a week for six weeks). The supplementation will reduce the fatigue and improve the mood. I would also advise you to get thyroid function test done to rule out hypothyroidism. Low thyroid levels are seen commonly in depression. To come out of depression you should start taking B12, D supplements. Also please take Omega 3 fatty acid foods like walnuts, salmon or sardine fish etc. Have high protein diet rich in complex carbs and low in fats. Exercise for at least one hour daily. This will lift mood. Try to follow these lifestyle measures and if even after that symptoms persist then visit a psychiatrist for help. You might need medicines in that case. But wait for at least six weeks with these changes.