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Answered by Dr. Mascarenhas Lisa Barros

How to avoid saying things in a mean way and regretting it?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand how you feel about it. Firstly, you should focus on changing how you react. So, on those lines, firstly, my advice to you is to keep a book to pen down your thoughts daily, especially when you say something you regret. Make three columns with.

June 3, 2024

What can be done to manage anger with dogs?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Regarding the root cause of the dog stealing shoes, it is advisable mostly that dogs have pent up energy, so making sure they get a good aerobic exercise especially day time helps them to sober down along with 5 to 10 minutes of attention with giving a chewy toy or objects which it can catch when thrown and play. Also, if possible try keeping the shoes in a closed shoe rack if still does not help. Regarding telling your husband, do try telling that every time you hit the dog, he may take it like it is getting that form of attention and game of snatching and beating. Instead try the above and when snatched ignore but if too valuable trade for something else like a chewy toy or food.

May 7, 2024

I am getting angry by remembering old incidents. Should I see a psychiatrist?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. The thoughts seem quite repetitive and not in your control from what you are saying. Something that happened could have triggered it. Also, you seem quite disturbed about it, and it is affecting your driving.

January 8, 2024

I recently had a breakup and moved to a new city for job. How to cope the situation?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to be facing a number of things at one time. It is indeed a lot at once, but you get through this phase a stronger and wiser self after this life experience. Firstly, you need to talk to someone face to face to vent out, a friend or someone close to you. Try keeping yourself busy, organizing your new room, make a friend or a walking partner.

November 30, 2023

How can I get rid of anxiety?

Hi Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. The following things might help you with your anxiety, keep a diary; write down your thoughts, fears, joys, what triggers your anxiety, etc. It will help you understand your thoughts and find solutions or reduce how you react to them. Also it will help you vent out.

September 26, 2023

How to treat tics in an OCD patient?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Has the OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) reduced? If not, it must be dealt with as it will reduce stress and tics. I suggest you do de-stressing techniques like deep breathing, listening to music, write down your thoughts in a journal. As the OCD is being controlled, if tics persist, I suggest you take a low-dose antipsychotic.

September 26, 2023

I get negative thoughts periodically. Is this a mental illness?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I wish to ask a few questions about it to clarify things. After how long does this episode recur? What is the content of your thoughts? Examples would be better. During the episodes: a) Do you get normal or less sleep? b) Do you feel very happy or angry? c) Do you like to buy new stuff? How is your mood these days? Besides those days, do you feel low for long periods of time like more than two weeks continuously throughout the day? Kindly revert back. Thank you.

August 25, 2023

How to get over the negative experiences I had in the past?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to have gone through a lot. From what you have told me, you seem to have had features of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) and could be having symptoms of depression and eating disorder. My advice to you would be to personally visit a psychiatrist for a holistic treatment as it is also affecting your eating and could have other health issues related. You need a thorough assessment and many sessions because you seem to have a lot of stressors.

August 25, 2023

My husband forces me to carry him daily. How to manage him?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Tell your husband that it hurts your back when you lift. Please say that you will not be able to do anything if your back gets affected, neither housework nor being intimate. Also, you will face problem later during pregnancy. Explain that, in movies it is just one shot where maybe they will carry and mostly it is camera trick.

August 8, 2023

How should I overcome the fear of heart attack?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your fear. You have made a good start by showing a physician and started on medications for your blood pressure. It is good to be aware of your health. I am sure that they already advised lifestyle changes, so I will not go into its depths.

August 7, 2023

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