Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I have taken note of your mention that you have been on Depakote (Divalproex sodium) 250mg for a year, along with your past history of depression and previous use of Risperidone 1mg. I would like to understand whether you started taking Depakote during a depressive episode or if there was a history of mania. Bipolar Disorder comprises two distinct phases: Depression, characterized by low mood, reduced energy, decreased interest in enjoyable activities, poor concentration, low self-esteem, sleep and appetite changes lasting for around 2 weeks.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns regarding your health, Before answering your question, I just want to know whether the psychiatrist diagnosed you with social anxiety? Anxiety symptoms belong to a very broad spectrum in which other conditions also have anxiety symptoms. I am now coming to your queries. 1) The medications you mentioned are effective in treating anxiety disorders, but they should be taken under clinical supervision. 2) I recommend you to consult a psychiatrist and get diagnosed whether you have an anxiety disorder or not, and then he will discuss with you about the course and management of the condition, side effect profile, and he will prescribe you the medications.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The information provided is inadequate to conclude a diagnosis. The symptoms are common in certain conditions, which I am discussing below: 1. Depression: The symptoms include low mood, decreased energy levels, decreased interaction in pleasurable activities, decreased concentration, decreased sleep, sleep disturbances, passive aggression, sudden anger outbursts and irritability, death wishes, suicidal ideas, losing hope in ourselves and the future with decreased self-esteem for a minimum period of two weeks.
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After reading what you mentioned about your problems, it looks like you are suffering from a disorder called obsessive compulsive disorder. Obsessions are the repetitive, intrusive, unwanted , useless thoughts which are not in one's control and causing distress Compulsions are the repetitive motor acts to neutralize the distress caused by the obsessions. With you , it is like reassurance seeking, doubt whether you did right or wrong and checking it all are obsessions
Hello, Welcome toicliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The symptoms you mentioned qualify for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The symptoms of GAD are characterized by : 1. Episodes of palpitation, sweating, restlessness, chest discomfort, breathing difficulty, abdominal discomfort, muscle aches and muscle cramps, dizziness, fear of going crazy, and fear of dying at the moment.
Hi, I understand your problem. The problem what u have mentioned looks like your are suffering from repetitive , intrusive thoughts which are called obsessions. Before going to diagnose need further information like, the stress which you mentioned need further details in that.. And also your mood , energy levels, performance in your work, interests in doing pleasurable activities, concentration levels, sleep . And need further information regarding the repetitive thoughts ,how frequent the thoughts, how much distress you are going through because of thoughts, how you are managing the thoughts.
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