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Quantitative consciousness disorder

September 19, 2015 | 15,00 EUR | answered by Dr. med. Frauke Gehring

Dear Sir or Madam,

I constantly suffer from a quantitative consciousness disorder. Accompanied by constant fatigue and exhaustion. In addition, I experience anxiety/panic attacks and tics as well as one-sided headaches. However, I suffer most from this quantitative consciousness disorder. The feeling of simply not being present is terrible and distressing.

Unfortunately, it is difficult to get appointments with neurologists nowadays. However, because I need quick help and advice on what it could be, I am reaching out to you hopefully. What can one do in such a case? Are there hospitals where one can go with such issues (on an outpatient basis), or does one have to wait many months for an appointment?

I am worried that it could be a brain disease. For example, an edema, tumor, or other conditions where these symptoms occur.

Since I have lost all joy and feelings, could it also be a severe form of depression? Can a strong depression also cause a quantitative consciousness disorder?

Thank you in advance.

Yours sincerely

Dr. med. Frauke Gehring

Good evening,

You are correct: Depression can also cause these symptoms. It can make you feel like you don't really belong in this world. Clinics are not open for diagnostics. The first step is to see your general practitioner, who can do some initial diagnostics and possibly expedite a referral to a specialist. Your symptoms are not indicative of a tumor or an edema. All the best!

Sincerely, Dr. Höllering