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7 Early Signs of Mental Illness Only Seniors May Feel

February 16, 2023 · Mental Health
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5. Confusion or disorientation

Contrary to popular belief, confusion or disorientation in elderly persons can also be an indication of serious depression or psychosis. However, another common cause of sudden confusion might be hypoxia, or a shortage of oxygen in the blood, which can have a variety of causes, including a severe asthma attack or a heart or lung condition.

Dementia may be to blame if you or a loved one is consistently confused because this particular mental illness is a degenerative disorder brought on by deteriorating brain function that impairs your ability to carry out daily tasks. It also has an impact on behavior, memory, and judgment.

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2 responses to “7 Early Signs of Mental Illness Only Seniors May Feel”

  1. Leon H King says:
    March 28, 2023 at 3:40 pm

    I can directly identify with the fact that I’m dealing with depression,and have for a long time!

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  2. danny couch says:
    April 3, 2023 at 1:43 pm

    i have been dealing wjth depression for 5 years now, it all started with the damage left behind from cancer, yes i did survive but now i feel like a freak. whos out there to help i cannott find anyone i cant take this much longer

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