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I have fear going to public places. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 30 years old. I do not like being in public. I do not do anything fun. I have a thought that always people in my surroundings are looking at me. So I would rather be at home. I do not like using the phone. I am taking Klonopin 2 mg 3 times a day. But I am not taking it now as I am t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are suffering from panic attacks with agoraphobia (fear to go to public place). You are taking Benzodiazepine (Klonopin-Clonazepam) of very high dose. Continue it but should take it occasionally only, as high chance of dependence is there. You should start an antid... Read Full »
How can I manage dry vagina and anxiety related to intercourse?
Query: Hello doctor, I have endometriosis and was under medication Endoreg 2 mg twice a day for 5 to 6 months. Since marriage, I have pain during intercourse, and anxiety related to that. I do breathing, and positive affirmation exercises to do it. Now, I want to plan a child, and the ovulation count is al... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Apply Lox 2 % jelly (Lidocaine) over penis of the male partner. It will provide lubrication for both of you, also will decrease the pain. It will not affect fertility. Use tablet Etirest (Etizolam) 0.5 mg at night (half an hour before intercourse). It will decrease anxi... Read Full »
I am being emotionally abused. How do I overcome the abuse?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 20 years old. I am an engineering college student. I have an younger brother. My parents have always been distant for as long as I remember and the beating, fighting and emotional abuse started around five years back. Now they started to fight with us too. My father always try to th... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are having symptoms of both depression (sad mood, forgetfulness, depersonalization, feeling of helplessness, suicidal ideation, loss of concentration) and anxiety (restlessness, heaviness). So, your diagnosis is mixed depression and anxiety disorder. You need to take ... Read Full »
I have fear, anxiety, panic attacks, and depression while traveling via an airplane. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have suffered from depression for the last two years. My doctor changed my recent medicines to a new drug, Zoloft. I have been taking it for a month. I am afraid of traveling and getting on an airplane. I got tired and had a lot of depression and severe panic attacks. I am afraid I cann... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are having mixed anxiety and depressive disorder. You have anxiety in the form of panic attacks. Do not take Zoloft. It is good for depression but not very effective for panic attacks. Take tablet Pari CR 25 milligrams (Paroxetine 25 milligrams) half tablet at ni... Read Full »