Hi Caregiver:

I agree with Vicki; it is quite possible that there are other things going on. I would be interested in knowing a little more about your husband, but this is not the place for such details. But I could ask, how old is he, has he gone through some major life change that triggered the downward slide? The symptoms you are describing can easily describe clinical depression. One symptom is called anhedonia; or lack of pleasure. You may want to visit the My Depression Connection website to learn more about depression itself. The lack of appetite, sleeping, no interest in life are pretty classic signs of depression and it would make sense that an antidepressant would help him climb out of it. I don't know that you are describing exclusive symptoms of cancer (I am a cancer survivor) but something is clearly wrong. Please feel free to email me if you want to discuss this further.

Dr. Diana Walcutt

www.thestressmasters.com

Dr. Walcutt is a Psychologist, not a Psychiatrist or a physician. Psychiatrists prescribe medications, Psychologists study them, but the majority of Psychologists are not authorized to prescribe meds. or give you specific advice about them. Dr. Walcutt's answers are not intended to diagnose or treat any medical or mental disorder. Any information given in a post about medication is for educational purposes only, and primarily to aid you in having an informed discussion with your own Psychiatrist/Physician.