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Are there any alternatives for SSRI medications for my anxiety issues?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been diagnosed with general anxiety disorder & panic issues and have been on Cipralex 10mg and Paroxetine CR 25 mg for the past eight years. The SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake Inhibitor) medications I take seem to help, but I still have anxiety and OCD (obsessive compuls... Read Full »
Dr. Sreenivasan Vazhoor Ramsingh
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read and understood your query and can understand your concern. We have GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) agonists under the category of drugs called Benzodiazepines which are used for short-term management of anxiety symptoms but are not recommended for long-term use a... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have terrible anxiety that I cannot cope with it anymore. I had it all my life but it is getting worst. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your situation. You may have an anxiety disorder. There is non-pharmacological management for it, you should try to follow the below guidelines to deal with it. It will help you. You should do exercises... Read Full »
I feel restless, sad, and lonely. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I am restless most of the time. A lot of things run simultaneously in my head and get winded up. I am never emotionally neutral. Either I am super excited or depressed without knowing the reason. I never want to sit idle. I have to keep myself occupied at all times, or else I will get ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Please provide complete information about your age, sex, marital status, education, occupation, family background, etc. I will need detailed medical or surgical history, family history, and drug history. Depressio... Read Full »
I have been suffering from anxiety disorder that has made me restless. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I think I have been suffering from a generalized anxiety disorder. I do not feel emotions anymore. I am always restless. I am afraid of heights and small spaces. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It seems you may have an anxiety disorder. I suggest you take a tablet of Escitalopram (antidepressant) 10 milligrams daily in the morning after breakfast. I also suggest you take a tablet of Clonazepam (benzodi... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My wife is 32 years old. She is suffering from a psychological problem. She is always worried about small issues, and scared that something may always go wrong. She is too emotional and mentally weak, and tends to cry over everything. However, she is a loving and caring partner. Should... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. It was a good decision to take your wife to a psychiatrist. Your wife may be suffering from an anxiety disorder. There are various non-pharmacological way that will be helpful to manage this condition. She must e... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am not a type of completely emotionless person. I was feeling sad and anxious after my dog died as I am more emotional towards the animals. I am very selfish by using the people for my own benefit. I used to have fun and manipulate people and never felt anything bad about what I am d... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I suggest you not to make self diagnosis based on the net sources, tests, and symptoms. It seems you are suffering from mood swings and depression. So, I suggest you consult a specialist. I suggest you get out a... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,My friend who is about to face an exam in science has some issues because of an experience in childhood. The experience is as follows.When she was small and was alone at home, she witnessed a woman meeting with an accident, and lying in a pool of blood. It made her dizzy and she passed ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. As per the details given by you, your friend seems to experience anxiety disorder and somewhat of a phobia towards blood. She can consult a psychiatrist or a psychologist who can evaluate her problems in detail and that prescribe relax... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from shallow breathing for a couple of weeks. I also have high cholesterol and a bad anxiety disorder. After a panic attack, I went to the doctor, and they did the oxygen measuring, EKG, and chest X-ray, and everything looked fine. My question is, should I still i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. If ECG (electrocardiogram) and chest X-ray were normal, there is no acute issue. Yes, for risk stratification, you should check your fasting lipid profile, HbA1c, and fasting blood sugar levels. Keep blood pressur... Read Full »
How to become more energetic and active?
Query: Hi doctor, I am taking Stalopam 10 bd, Fludac 20 od and Alprax 0.5 od for anxiety and depression. I feel sleepy in daytime and frequent yawning. I feel fatigue and no energy or activeness. I am also on Olmesartan for high BP; Harty and Mactor EZ for high cholesterol levels. Kindly suggest some medic... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You are suffering from anxiety and depressive disorder and are on 20 mg Escitalopram and 20 mg Fluoxetine per day.Both these drugs are SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) and in my opinion there is no use in taking two SSRI drugs ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing intense anxiety, stress, restlessness and insomnia over the couple of months because of stress at university.This anxiety has had a big impact on my life. Would you consider SSRIs helpful in this situation? Please suggest. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I appreciate you for reaching out for help. I have read your query, and I can understand your situation. You may have mixed anxiety and depressive disorder. There is non-pharmacological management for it, and you should try to follow the below guidelines to deal wit... Read Full »