Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Lack of concentration can be due to many reasons. From what I understand in your case is that you are under a lot of stress. When the brain is in stress, it tends to avoid the main task of finding relief by focusing on non-essential things. The first thing you should do is take up measures to reduce stress.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Failure can make you feel nervous and a little less of yourself, but understand that your self-worth does not depend on exam results. Everyone has their own strength and weaknesses. You, too, are good at something and bad at others.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)/PMOS (polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) does lead to some hormonal disturbance, do you have any symptoms of PMS? Premenstrual syndrome? Because that might be an explanation of your mood swings and irritability. As for the lack of concentration issue, start small with some breathing exercises and relaxation techniques, try guided meditation. For procrastination, it is often a reaction to stress, because we know the the work is stressful, to avoid it, brain goes on procrastination mode. Start with breaking the task in smaller chunks and do it like if you have to finish two chapters in a day, divide the number of pages per hour, then divide in 30 minute slot.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. My first question is whether you are currently on medication for OCD or not. If your obsessions are bothering you that much, first you need to start medications because the content of your obsessions is a second factor when it comes to treatment, first we need to focus on not having an obsession which will be possible with medication. Secondly about your compulsion to have a second opinion, what you can do is find a therapist which will help you and teach you techniques to overcome this need. CBT is a great tool in that way .
Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Workplace burnout is often unrecognized. When it becomes severe, it causes physical manifestation like anxiety, panic,body pains, feeling of boredom, lethargy, etc. I would suggest you to start counseling therapy sessions, there are specific techniques to combat burnout when learnt and applied will bring your stress level down. Mind body medicine integration is a great way to combat burnout.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand how hard it must be for you to be in this situation. What you are describing looks like an anxiety disorder. There is nervousness about starting anything new because the mind has negative thoughts that overwhelm you, making you feel it might not work out. Then the mind gets fixated on this pattern of negativity, and you just cannot stop the overthinking, which gives you stress.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. As you have mentioned that the patient is feeling better with this medication, I would suggest you to continue 50 mg Fluvoxamine for at least another two to four days and see if they feel okay. Fluvoxamine has a sedative effect and that is why the patient is feeling all these symptoms of not being able to concentrate or do anything, etc. I would suggest you to take the medicine before sleeping.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about your situation, I can see that you are under a lot of stress. what you are describing looks more like anxiety disorder, it is possible that because you have been under a lot of stress for a long time. Even though you are a good student it does take a toll on your mental health. With chronic stress problems like severe headaches, migraines social avoidance can occur.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your first query consult is on us! I will need more details to be sure, but let me give you some ideas of what the situation probably is and what you need to do about it. The anxiety you have mentioned is present all throughout the day, most of the days, or in some situations, like when you have to go out or meet new people or do something new. It is important to differentiate between generalized anxiety (severe, ongoing anxiety that interferes with daily activities) and social anxiety (a chronic mental health condition in which social interactions cause irrational anxiety). For generalized anxiety disorder, you will need to meet a local psychiatrist and get medications, as they can not be prescribed online.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, I appreciate you for your strength to be able to recognize your own nonhelpful thoughts and behavior. It takes a lot of courage. Self-victimization often is seen with people who have had a childhood in a nonnurturing or dysfunctional family. It can also be a part of a personality disorder, what you can do is find a therapist, a counselor and start taking sessions so you can work on your impulsivity and the therapist will further help you recognize your subconscious thought patterns leading you to behave and feel this way.
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