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*You should not take this as a diagnosis of any sort, or a recommendation for treatment. However, it would be advisable and likely beneficial for you to seek further diagnosis from a trained mental health professional soon to rule out a possible depressive disorder.
Pseudo Dementia is a condition that imitates dementia but the symptoms are actually due to depression.
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