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What is the treatment followed for social phobia?
Query: Hi doctor, I have social phobia. I have this problem from my childhood. Till now, I have not visited any doctor. I am explaining my common issues. Please go through it and please suggest me. I dislike being introduced to other people. I find hard to go outside. I cannot be confident in front of othe... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your problem, and I can understand your concern. You have social phobia and anxiety disorder. You need to consult a psychiatrist soon as depression and avoidant personality disorder are difficult to differentiate from a social anxiety disorder. In so... Read Full »
Why am I having PPD in spite of taking Percocet and Zoloft?
Query: Hello doctor, I had my baby last week. After coming off IV painkillers for the C-section, the doctor prescribed Percocet. On the third day after giving birth, my depression returned as it was before. Is it safe to take Percocet, Zoloft, Lithium, and Wellbutrin-XL? It seemed like the depression came ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. It will be better to stop all the medications except Zoloft (Sertraline) and Lamictal (Lamotrigine). Zoloft and Lamictal cause very rare and mild side effects. Pregnancy may cause depression. You need family support and em... Read Full »
My niece is depressed. Kindly help.
Query: Hello, My niece is depressed after she lost her college eligibility test and we are worried about her state. How can a depressed teenager overcome and understand their mental health challenges? What are the coping mechanisms, and treatment options, and what professional support is needed to encourag... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern for your niece. This can be a significant setback, and it is natural for teens to experience strong emotions like sadness, disappointment, and even depression in such situations. Here are some things you can do to support her and encourage her... Read Full »
I am having severe bouts of depression in a new place. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I am in a new city where I do not know anyone. All my classmates seem to be uninteresting and do not care to talk. I am having severe bouts of depression. What should I do? Can anyone prescribe me over the counter antidepressants, please? Or any other way to feel good. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. For how many days do you have these feelings? New environment and a new job come with new challenges. And it is not the rule of life that you should get what you want or people with a similar hobby and habit will meet you every time, everywhere. We are the ones who m... Read Full »
I need some guidance as I always feel sad and helpless. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have always been a sad person throughout my life, and when I was small, my father used to hit and scold me for very small mistakes. I have no confidence in myself. I get scared very easily. I have dyslexia, and recently I am not able to concentrate on my studies and anything. My father... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD is an anxiety disorder caused by very stressful, frightening, or distressing events. A person with PTSD often relie... Read Full »
Every day I feel intense disgust for humanity and people. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, Every day I feel intense disgust for humanity and people. I struggle with sadism, and my last girlfriend broke up with me because that went too far. It has always been a problem in relationships for me. I hate society so much. Every time I see a person I want to torture them brutally. Ev... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can imagine how hard it is for you right now, anger, hatred, past traumas and experiences consume us all. In your case, it has gone a little too far. But, the fact that you have reached out even after trying everything is enough for me to see hope and tell you that ye... Read Full »
Please suggest tests to diagnose male sex problems.
Query: Hi doctor, This is regarding the health of my husband. I am suffering from a very bad sex life due to the very low sex interest of my husband. To tell about the past, we had a long courtship period of one to two years in which I was able to understand from his conversations that he has very little i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. Having a low sex drive is normal for some men. I do not think the behavior exhibited by your husband falls in the normal range. He may have some fears related to sexuality, which makes it difficult for him to perform sex w... Read Full »
Why does my body stop breathing when I am focused on something else other than breathing?
Query: Hello doctor,My body stops breathing when I focus my mind on something else other than breathing. And I only start breathing when I concentrate on breathing again. This problem only happens when I remember about it.Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from stopping to breathe while focusing your mind on something else other than breathing. Breathing is a continuous process that is primarily subconscious. But,... Read Full »
I have agoraphobia and lack confidence. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 30 years old and my height and weight are 5'8" and 88 kg respectively. I have symptoms of agoraphobia from my childhood. I cannot go to public places like mall, theater or grocery store. I cannot even travel alone and every time I depend on someone. I feel sad every time with ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history, it is definitely agoraphobia. Along with that you have developed some depressive symptoms also. Read Full »
I have OCD, and I am obsessed with hygiene. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from OCD. When my sisters and myself were going shopping on a street she touched a septic tank. After that, Inoticed that she touched shopping bags, dresses, and after reaching home she touched curtains, chairs, etc. I am noticing all this and then started washing all to... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think at this point, you need psychological support. So, I would suggest discussing with psychologist and run psychotherapy to help you out with this washing things and hands problem. Please take note that our body has its own mechanisms to clear all that is bad from in... Read Full »