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I have stress and anxiety. Please guide and help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old woman who has been experiencing stress and anxiety, and I am curious about the potential benefits of music therapy for mental health and overall well-being. Can you provide insights into how music therapy works, its potential impact on mental health, and what conditi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. You may have an anxiety disorder. Music therapy is an old concept to deal with mental health. Music therapy helps to deal with depression and alleviate anxiety. Music helps to increase the secretion of Serotonin (Amino a... Read Full »
Can you suggest any medications for sound sleep?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 23 years old. Two years ago, one night I heard that my fiance is cheating me. I could not sleep that night, and I got a severe panic attack. My sleep has become worse in the past two years. Every night, I try to go to bed, but I cannot sleep. Sometimes, I get some sleep, but my br... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As far as I see, you have an anxiety disorder not otherwise specified. Your main complaint looks like sleep problems. However, that problem is associated with extensive thoughts and anxiety. So that, your main problem is anxiety, although you define it due to sleep. Y... Read Full »
I have epilepsy and anxiety. Is yoga risky for me?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 30-year-old woman diagnosed with epilepsy and an anxiety disorder. I have been considering incorporating yoga into my routine for its potential benefits on both physical and mental well-being. However, I am cautious due to my epilepsy and anxiety. Can you provide insights into th... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am very sorry about your medical condition. Do not worry. I am here to take care of you. Regarding your doubt about your medical conditions epilepsy and anxiety disorder and treatment with yoga practice: Yoga has been found to be highly beneficial to those with epilepsy... Read Full »
Kindly suggest ways to deal with stress and anxiety.
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 19-year-old boy, and things have been tough lately. I have been super anxious and stressed, lost a bunch of weight, and do not have any friends at college. I stay quiet and I feel shy. I do not drink, and I keep everything to myself. Can you please suggest any tips on how to deal wi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are elated to have you on board at icliniq. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your situation. You may have anxiety disorder and it can be managed non-pharmacologically. I suggest you follow the below-mentioned guidelines to deal with it... Read Full »
I awake suddenly from my sleep. Is this due to anxiety disorder or thyroid issues?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30-year-old female with a history of hypothyroidism for more than nine years, but I am irregular in taking my medications for the thyroid issue. I usually get anxious about my son and husband, and when I awake suddenly from my sleep. Is this due to anxiety disorder or some complica... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Both anxiety disorders and thyroid issues can contribute to feelings of anxiety. Hypothyroidism, if not properly managed, can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, mood swings, and anxiety. Additionally, irregular medication use for your thyroid ... Read Full »
I am suffering from anxiety and fear. Please advise.
Query: Dear Doctor, I am 32 years old and I weigh 80kg. I am married and I am working with a telecom company. I got married six months back and my problem is anxiety and fear. I am not able to drive because of fear. Headache, blurred vision, shortness of breath are my problems. Among them, fear is the ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the available description it appears to be Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) which is a kind of anxiety disorder that needs long term treatment. I would like to tell you that GAD is a kind of relapsing and remitting disorder and needs both medications as well as ... Read Full »
What is causing my son's constant anxiety and aggression?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a 6.5 years old boy. The boy was born with c-section and apgar score was low immediately after delivery but improved in the following measurements. He lived with us at home. In the period from 2009 to 2012 his social life was limited because we stayed away from our home town. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and there is a possibility of anxiety disorder or attachment disorder. Although I must acknowledge that it is too early to diagnose with the available information. It is always better to see a psychiatrist in person with all family members who have som... Read Full »
Why do I experience tightness in my head, numbness, and shivering under stressful conditions?
Query: Hello Doctor, I am a 19 year old and my height is 5'1 feet. I feel anxious at all times along with tightness in my head, an odd sensation in my chest. Mostly during any stressful condition, I feel depressed, and tensed, also experience shivering and numbness in my hands. I only take a tablet Panto... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com Thank you for showing your trust in us. I understand your concern and will guide you through it. All the symptoms mentioned here point out to anxiety disorder. I suggest you follow the below-listed guidelines to deal with your condition. Exercise regularly f... Read Full »
I am experiencing episodes of anxiety. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor, About every three years or so, I experience what I call an 'episode' where anxiety comes over me very quickly and I focus and worry about an issue that normally would not bother me. It takes over my mind so that it is all I can think about for weeks. This leads to instant insomnia and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to ciliniq.com. I can understand you well. But, I ask you not to worry as many of my patients who went through anxiety disorder have recovered, thanks to psychotherapy completely. Anxiety disorders are a category of mental disorders characterized by feelings of anxiety and fear, where... Read Full »
Can ketoconazole cause anxiety?
Query: Dear Doctor, I had a minor penile fracture and the doctor recommended Ketoconazole to stop erection. But I am suffering from anxiety disorder and I have heard that one of the side effects of Ketoconazole is depression. Will this medicine add to my anxiety? Should I continue to take this medicine? P... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ketoconazole is an anti fungal drug. It is used to treat various fungal infections. Your doctor might have prescribed this drug because it causes less interest in sex and so that the erection can be prevented because of the action of the drug. And yes, dep... Read Full »