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Anxiety is accompanied by fear, increased heart rate, sweating, and heavy breathing. It is normal to feel anxious once in a while. But, when the feeling of worry does not go away and gets worse with time, it requires to be treated.

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Antidepressants are not helping me. Please suggest.

Query: Hello doctor,I am 65 years old, and I have seen a few psychiatrists from a young age. I have taken a lot of antidepressants. In the past, I have been on Anafranil, Zoloft, Aropax, Cymbalta, Pristiq, Lithium, Avanza, Amitryptiline, Allegron, Tofranil, and Luvox. I have not been on any antipsychotic o...  Read Full »


Dr. Aditya Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If the testosterone levels are low, then it needs to be treated. Also, you get a thyroid profile test, and vitamin D levels as a problem in them can also present similarly. There are plenty of treatment options available. You can discuss with your treating psychiatri...  Read Full »

I take Escitalopram. Will it cause harm in the long term?

Query: Hi doctor, I was prescribed Etizolam 0.5 mg and Escitalopram for a month, as I had insomnia, stress, and anxiety. However, during the last week, it did not seem to work. I was struggling with sleep. Is it possible that I become addicted to the drug? Will I need a higher dose to get the same effect? ...  Read Full »


Dr. Aditya Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Etizolam is not a sleep medicine but an anxiolytic. Long-term use of benzodiazepines like Etizolam is not advisable because of tolerance and addiction potential. They are used for a short-term to support the main medications like Escitalopram, which need to be taken fo...  Read Full »

I am a 19-year-old with severe anxiety and hypertension. Why?

Query: Hi doctor,I am 19 years old and completely healthy, other than severe anxiety and maybe hypertension. When I went to the doctor a couple of months ago, I had a panic attack, and my BP was 168/108 mmHg, then 158/100 mmHg. What disorders could cause high blood pressure at such a young age? Can this ki...  Read Full »


Dr. Aditya Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. Hypertension can be due to several causes, the most common being essential hypertension, of which the exact cause is not known. A sedentary lifestyle, obesity, high salt or sodium intake, and substance use can a...  Read Full »

How to manage depression alternating with anxiety?

Query: Hello doctor, I have severe depression alternating with severe anxiety. I have tried many medicines. Currently, I am taking 40 gm of Prozac in the morning and 30 mg of Remeron at bedtime. But during the day, I am a nervous basketcase. No doctors will give me any Benzodiazepine for some reason. I hav...  Read Full »


Dr. Aditya Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In my opinion, you can discuss with the treating psychiatrist the following options: I suggest Increasing dose of Prozac (Fluoxetine), substituting Prozac with Prestiq (Desvenlafaxine), Wellbutrin (Bupropion) or Zoloft (Sertraline). You can also opt for concurrent CBT ...  Read Full »

My symptoms have worsened and my behavior has changed even after treatment for depression and separation anxiety. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with depression and separation anxiety when I was 16 years old and was on anxiety medication. I am now 18 years old, but lately, my symptoms have worsened, and my behavior has changed. I am taking medicines for depression, but still, my outlook on life has become negati...  Read Full »


Dr. Aditya Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. Your description matches a depressive disorder or early manifestation of schizoaffective disorder. However, further evaluation is needed for proper diagnosis. I would suggest you undergo a thyroid profile te...  Read Full »

I worry that something bad could happen to me. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I have some issues with my mental health I feel a voice inside my head, thinking always about the worst consequences, the worst things I can not even imagine. I can not control this. I try to forget it, but I am just failing again and again. This has happened before, but somehow I manag...  Read Full »


Dr. Aditya Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and understand your concern. From your description, it appears to be ruminations. Kindly do a self-rating test for OCD (Obsessive-compulsive disorder), which you can easily find on the internet. If it is indicative of OCD, I suggest you consu...  Read Full »

I have been suffering from panic disorder. What should I do?

Query: Hello doctor, I think I might have panic disorder. I was researching the symptoms because I had a weird episode. I guess I could call it what I have had in the past (a lot of times), and when I have these episodes, I have most of the symptoms of panic disorder. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Aditya Gupta

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can screen yourself for panic disorder. Do a self-rating test like the PAS self-rating test, which you can easily find online. But exact diagnosis can only be made after a detailed evaluation by a psychiatrist in person. Treatment can then be given accordingly. Tre...  Read Full »

I have been feeling depressed and anxious after separating from my husband. What should I do?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been feeling depressed for a year after separating from my husband. I also feel constant fear of people and have very low self-confidence. My doctor has advised me to take one tablet of Escitalopram 20 mg and one tablet of Paroxetine 12 mg daily in the morning. My medical histo...  Read Full »


Dr. Aditya Gupta

Answer: Hello, I am delighted you turned to icliniq.com with your medical-related questions. I can certainly relate to your worries, and will do my best to assist. First of all, I would like to mention that sometimes you do not have control over situations and what others do, but what matters is how yo...  Read Full »

I have shivering despite taking medications. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am 37 years old. I have hand shivering, talking problems, and difficulty maintaining eye contact with people. I have had high blood pressure, and I am taking Telimikind-AM. I consulted a specialist doctor for shivering issues, and I have been taking Betacap TR 40 mg for the past two y...  Read Full »


Dr. Aditya Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The symptoms could be due to an anxiety spectrum disorder. Consult a psychiatrist in person for detailed evaluation and treatment. Concurrent cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and pharmacotherapy would be helpful. Foll...  Read Full »

I started getting depressed because of my crippling dread of failing, and now I suffer from anxiety. Please assist.

Query: Hello doctor, I am terrified of everything because of my previous life. I have no idea what is going on in my life. My confidence is gone. I have an intense fear of failing. As a student in my previous life, I wanted to be an actor. I took this so seriously that I performed exercise and worked out e...  Read Full »


Dr. Aditya Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. First, tough times occasionally arise in life, but they eventually pass. You will be good; your life is valuable. A good diagnosis necessitates a thorough evaluation by a psychiatrist, which you must contact in person...  Read Full »

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