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Answered by Dr. Manjunadh. M

Can sleepiness due to anxiety medicines affect focus?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Since your Obsessive-compulsive disorder or OCD symptoms are under control using a combination of Risperidone and Fluoxetine, it is not an excellent choice to change it. Fluoxetine usually causes insomnia rather than sleepiness, and it is often taken as a morning or afternoon dosage to prevent insomnia.Risperidone can cause sedation, but you are using only a small dosage, and it is at night, I believe. Here, using Amphetamine to counteract sleepiness is not recommended; instead, you can try using a drug called Modafinil, which is available at a dose of 100 mg.

June 2, 2026

What can be done if a child engages in sexual activity with another child and exhibits concerning behavior?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern I know it is a difficult problem you are going through. It could be part of many conditions, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), or even intellectual deficit, which require careful evaluation. I assume he is already on medications like Methylphenidate and Clonazepam, which control overactivity and defiant behavior to an extent. You may have to try a behavior technique called Parental Management Training.

May 8, 2026

What signs and symptoms do people with delusion exhibit?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Are you trying to say you are actually invisible or it is just that you are interpreting other people's behavior? How do you know that your skin flashes more? Do you have symptoms such as a feeling that people around are talking about you or discussing you? Well, the symptoms you are expressing are complex but the kind of beliefs you are holding in are more towards a delusional level if at all you actually believe that you are invisible. I think a much more detailed assessment and history by a psychiatrist is required for a correct diagnosis and I think these symptoms can be treated. I would suggest a low-dose tablet of Risperidone probably 1 to 2 mg might be very useful.

May 8, 2026

I am stressed and want to quit my job. But, I cannot. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern, but you will have to elaborate on your issue for me to give you proper suggestions. Since when do you have this problem? Have you taken any treatment? How is your sleep? Do you often get episodes of palpitations and worry? Do you have any medical issues? What is the sexual issue you are facing? Kindly revert back. Thank you..

May 6, 2026

How do I manage my relationship mental stress?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. During the initial months after a breakup, it is common to experience adjustment difficulties. Typically, these issues resolve over time. It is advisable to take a break and engage in new activities, such as taking a trip or pursuing something you have always wanted to do.

March 11, 2026

What are the chances of HIV after safe sex with a CSW?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You practically have no chance of getting HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), there is no point in worrying about it in further. After a month, you can do an HIV PCR RNA test to confirm it. For the time being, there is no point in thinking about it even if the girl was HIV infected. With protected sex, there is nil chance of getting HIV.

December 17, 2025

My sleep gets disturbed by dreams and breathlessness. What to do?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Are you still taking Sizodon (Risperidone)? If not, then do you have any other symptoms other than sleep disturbances? Why have you been prescribed Sizodon in the first place? Assuming that you do not have other symptoms than sleep disturbances, I would suggest you practice sleep hygiene. Reduce weight and do daily exercise to prevent breathing issues during sleep. If there are attacks of anxiety and panic during sleep, I suggest a small dose of Clonazepam 0.25 mg or Stilnoct 6.

December 14, 2025

My mom gets hyper for no reason. What could be the cause?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Symptoms you described could be part of a depressive disorder. It is difficult to confirm with out knowing more details. What is her age? Is she under any kind of stress? Since when do you observe these behavioral changes? How is her sleep? Is she dull most of the times? How is her self-care? Is she talking to other people well? Or has social interaction reduced? Kindly read the questions I have asked and reply. Thank you.

July 30, 2025

I had a breakup, fighting with people and irritated with my job. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Did all these problems start after break up? If it is so, this is commonly called as an adjustment disorder. If severe it could lead to depression too. My advice will be to first understand that you are experiencing this problem and it is due to certain chemical changes probably triggered by stress.

July 7, 2025

Why do I think too hard to pronounce people's names in my mind?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think the symptoms you are describing is more fitting to an OCD (obsessive compulsive disease) spectrum disorder. As long as you give way to your thoughts and practice repeatedly to pronounce names, this problem will keep worsening. So, you have got to stop responding to this thoughts. First for a few days, it might provoke significant anxiety, but later on, you will be able to control these thoughts.

April 13, 2025

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