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Why do I get automatic negative thoughts regularly?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am getting ANT (automatic negative thoughts) regularly. It is causing sleeplessness and stress. The problem started three months back. Everything looks negative, and everything I encounter seems wrong. Every time I do something, or I see something, negative images appear in my mind. Please help.

Answered by Dr. Settipalli Saravan Pramod

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MBBS

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Dr. Settipalli Saravan Pramod is a Specialist in Internal Medicine. He diagnoses and manages a wide range of adult medical conditions, focusing on preventive care, chronic disease management, and overall patient wellness. He also emphasizes personalized treatment plans to optimize health outcomes.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have gone through all your explanations in detail. The closest cause of your problem is the effect of depression. It is not a major health disorder unless you take regular medication and follow-up. It is nothing to be stressed about. Regular medication, meditation, and physical exercise will likely improve your situation. You will also be benefitted with psychiatrist counseling. I suggest you get a hemogram and random blood sugar tested. I suggest you try taking tablet Ativan (Lorazepam) 1 mg at bedtime, after consulting your physician.

Regards.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At August 1, 2017
Reviewed At August 30, 2022

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Settipalli Saravan Pramod is a Specialist in Internal Medicine. He diagnoses and manages a wide range of adult medical conditions, focusing on preventive care, chronic disease management, and overall patient wellness. He also emphasizes personalized treatment plans to optimize health outcomes.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Settipalli Saravan Pramod is a Specialist in Internal Medicine. He diagnoses and manages a wide range of adult medical conditions, focusing on preventive care, chronic disease management, and overall patient wellness. He also emphasizes personalized treatment plans to optimize health outcomes.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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