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Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta

How to overcome my obsessive thoughts?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your details and understand your concern. White bear syndrome is, 'whatever you tend to think about, you will continue to think about it, even if it is something you do not want to think about'. Nothing can be more frustrating than having a thought in your head that you cannot get rid of. In my opinion, this is technically a type of OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder).

April 1, 2026

Why do I feel jittery and scared, suddenly with an urge to pee?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The symptoms that you have mentioned are suggestive of anxiety disorder. However, the common medical causes of your symptoms, like diabetes, hypertension, cardiac diseases, thyroid disorder, and vitamin B12 deficiency, must be ruled out. An MRI of the brain will help to rule out brain pathology, which can cause numbness.

March 10, 2026

I am diagnosed with schizophrenia. Do I need to take medicine for life long?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you are doing well with Skizoril (Clozapine) and Nexito forte (Escitalopram), I think you must continue with the same. Schizophrenia is a terrible psychiatric illness. If it reoccurs, then it will be difficult to manage. Skizoril 12.

April 23, 2025

Whenever I think of sex,my penis starts secreting a transparent fluid.Is this a normal condition or some disease?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. What you are experiencing is a normal process. Whenever men are excited, the secretions start discharging from penis. The fluid which discharges initially is the pre-ejaculatory fluid (pre-cum). When you masturbate, the seminal fluid is discharged.

April 17, 2025

How to get sound sleep without Alprazolam?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concerns. Alprazolam is a habit forming drug. I would suggest you to take Zolpidem for disturbed sleep. Zolpidem is less addictive compared to Alprazolam.

September 18, 2024

Why do I get attracted to both men and women?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understood your concerns. Firstly, if you feel attracted towards men and women both, it is just your sexual orientation. It is not a disorder. The more you will try to get rid of these feelings, the more they will disturb you.

January 8, 2024

Stress-a barrier for brain development,is that true?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Great amount of stress in children does affect brain development. As the brain develops till the age of 18 years, stress can affect the development. Stress can, in general, affect the functioning of the body, hormonal balance, and immunity levels as well. If the stress persists beyond the child's tolerance, the effect can be long-lasting or permanent.

July 24, 2023

I have work tension and has no interest in sex. How to deal with it?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your description, it appears to me that you are suffering from depression and you require treatment with antidepressants. Other than that, I would suggest some other things which might prove helpful to you: 1. Manage your time. Set up a fixed schedule and work according to that.

June 27, 2023

How to overcome my low confidence, and poor concentration?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms you have mentioned are low confidence, shyness in public, escaping attitude, and fear of interviews. These symptoms point toward a diagnosis of social phobia. The most studied and most effective treatment for phobias is behavior therapy. A variety of behavioral treatment techniques have been used, the most common being systematic desensitization.

June 27, 2023

What to do for low sexual desire and premature ejaculation?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concerns. I have some suggestions for you which will help. Practice kegel's exercises to strengthen pelvic floor muscles. This will improve erection and time.

December 1, 2019

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