if tired, unmotivated, unfocused
A) Get blood test and get thyroid levels checked
i) if abnormal, supplement with thyroid meds/supplements
If normal, or still feel the same, go to B)
B) Eliminate dairy and/or gluten from diet
If normal, or still feel the same, go to C)
C) Exercise
You are most likely going to feel better, but if still not up to par go to D)
D) See a shrink (DO NOT SEE A HOMEOPATHIC DOCTOR!!!)
i) if wealthy skip to ii), if not, proceed
a) Go to your insurance and find a list of shrinks, and call each one up. Find one that seems somewhat busy (if they're not busy, they prob suck and no one wants him)
b) Describe your problems. You will have to see him again, so be prepared to do research on meds.
ii) Research a shrink with that's received multiple credentials from prestigious medical schools
b) Describe your problems. You will have to see him again, so be prepared to do research on meds.
E) Research your meds. Look up various antidepressants, moodstabilizers, and antipsychotics (yes it sounds bad but it really isn't). Never let the shrink prescribe you any med without finding out the symptoms through your own research, as they often will not mention it.
F) Return and discuss the possible meds
G) Feel like a bawse. Repeat step C). If not feeling better, you probably need a new shrink, new meds, or should augment it with a) Fish oil and b) B-Complex Vitamins