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How to deal with delusions and nightmares regarding a rape incident?
Query: Hello doctor, My friend undergoes frequent delusions and nightmares about some men raping her. She is 20 years old now. When she was around 10 years old, she went to a wedding ceremony. She made friends with a boy much older than her. He took her to someplace on the very same day telling her somet... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It appears more of an anxiety spectrum disorder rather than an actual delusion. Which antianxiety drug was started on her and what was the response? She might respond to a small dose of Escitalopram 10 mg at morning and 0.25 mg Clonazepam at night, if there are severe n... Read Full »
I become anxious when my loved ones go outside. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a strange anxiety that something will happen to my loved ones whenever they go out. What shall I do? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to be harboring recurrent intrusive thoughts of harm befalling your loved ones. These thoughts can cause guilt even though you know that they are irrational. However, you might try to control these thoughts. It will be of no use. The symptoms that you have descri... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 34-year-old female suffering from vertigo for 7 years. I have taken many treatments for vertigo, and nothing worked. It was confirmed with a neurologist that I do not have this problem anymore and this can be anxiety or phobia of imbalance or feeling of falling from last 7 years.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Anxiety spectrum disorder can present with such symptoms and your condition can be resolved. I advise you follow the below mentioned suggestions: Drink two glasses of water (at room temperature) at morning before standing up from bed. ... Read Full »
I constantly feel anxious about my mother’s death. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been getting very anxious for the past few days. I continuously think that my mother and I will die someday. My heart rate went from 107 to 157 beats per minute in 60 seconds. I was crying, had bloodshot eyes, and a tight chest for no reason. Currently, I am taking blood pressur... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to have an anxiety spectrum disorder, specifically panic disorder with panic attacks. I suggest you visit a psychiatrist who will prescribe SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) such as Escitalopram 10 mg or Fluoxetine 20 mg, which will help with y... Read Full »
Why am I having anxiety and panic attack?
Query: Hello doctor, I have anxiety and panic attack. I had chest pain and went to the doctor who said that EKG is normal. He prescribed me Zoloft and Buspar. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it could be due to an anxiety spectrum disorder. But do not worry as the treatment is possible. Continue with Zoloft (Sertraline) and Buspar (Buspirone). Medicines usually take around two to three weeks to start exerting the effect. Also, practice relaxation tech... Read Full »
Why do I fear with increased heartbeat during my work?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 42-year-old male. I am a business person, and whenever I commit an error or see a load pressure, I fear a lot, which leads to an increase in heartbeat, sleeplessness, diarrhea, etc. I faced the same symptoms before five years, and a local doctor prescribed me Veniz XR 37.5 and At... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems like you have an anxiety spectrum disorder. But do not worry. Treatment is possible. You need to consult a psychiatrist in person for evaluation and treatment. As earlier Veniz XR (Venlafaxine extended-release) had given good results, it would be preferabl... Read Full »