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Why did I have a panic attack after smoking Marijuana?
Query: Hello doctor, About a month ago, I decided to smoke marijuana with some friends, as I have several times before. Everything was going as usual, but when I took the second drag, I instantly had a panic attack. I decided to go to my room to try to wait it out, and after a while, the high went away, bu... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Substance-induced anxiety disorder seems unlikely here as one month had passed since you last smoked and the intensity of symptoms also goes against it. In my opinion, you should first go with non-pharmacological methods like practice relaxation techniques like breathi... Read Full »
What should I do to alleviate my paranoia?
Query: Hello doctor, If my wife sleeps before me, I get paranoid and then cannot sleep till morning. I am generally paranoid when I am alone or in dark, otherwise. everything is normal with me. When I was a kid around 6 years old, I was attacked by a relative who was supposed to be possessed by a ghost. I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The best option is to consult a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist in-person, for a detailed evaluation. CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) can then be used for treatment. Practice relaxation techniques like breathing exercises daily. PMR (progressive muscle relaxat... Read Full »
What to do to stop feeling guilty about masturbation?
Query: Hello doctor, I am very frustrated with my life, and I have lost every hope in life. I did excess masturbation in the past, and now I am suffering from many symptoms from the past four years. The symptoms are post-void dribbling, slow urine speed, and precum after urination. After urinating, I feel ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, I would like you to know that masturbation does not cause any weakness, sexual dysfunction, or any ill effect, contrary to popular belief. It is the guilt associated with it, it being labeled wrong culturally which causes problems. In my opinion, you shou... Read Full »
I fear my anxiety may progress towards depression. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 20 years old and currently suffering from anxiety which might later lead to depression. I used to get anxiety pangs when I was a kid. But then for a few months, it is been horrible. I still feel so low, moody, and disheartened without any reason. I feel very sad and start crying.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Kindly screen yourself for clinical depression and anxiety disorder. Do a self-rating test like Zung's self-rating depression scale and Zung's self-rating anxiety scale which you can easily find online. If it is indicative of moderate to... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I was in love with a guy for the past five years. I got engaged with him three months back after convincing my family. I felt he had lied, and his promises were fake after the engagement. I told my parents, and they broke my engagement with him in ten days. Now I feel like running away f... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. You are going through a hard time. This phase will pass. Running away is not a solution, but accepting and moving ahead is. I know it is easier said than done, but you must move on. Some simple steps that can... Read Full »
How can I get through depression?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been depressed since a few months and I want it to end. I am really tired of it and I feel like I am a failure. How can I get through depression? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry, treatment is possible. Daily exercise and a balanced diet rich in antioxidants and omega fatty acids is known to help. Share your feelings with family and close friends as sharing helps a lot. Meditation daily for at least half an hour in the morning help... Read Full »
How to control anger and aggression due to parental pressures?
Query: Hello doctor, I am not able to overcome the past experiences I have faced due to an orthodox family background. I am trying to compete in this big IT sector in a rat race but even after trying my best, I am not content, happy and satisfied. I have quite literally fought a battle with my family to ge... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, I would like to mention that sometimes you do not have control over the situations and what others do but what matters is how you cope with it. You are trying and only that matters. Regarding in-person consultation, you have to visit a nearby psychiatrist as a... Read Full »
How can a person with OCD and an intense fear of sleep fall asleep?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been diagnosed with OCD. My OCD comes in the form of intense fear of sleep for the past five years, but it has gotten worse within the past couple of months. I am afraid the moment sleep comes, I fight this feeling until I am exhausted. How can I make peace with falling asleep a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I will start with the pharmacological part. You can discuss with your treating doctor regarding increasing the dose of Clomipramine, not only will it help with sleep but also in decreasing the obsessions. You can also discuss regarding substituting it with Fluvoxamine ... Read Full »
I am having nightmares at night. How to stop having it?
Query: Hi doctor, I have nightmares in the night. How can you help me not have them? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Nightmare in adults can be due to various reasons. The most common of them being not having a good sleep.Practice sleep hygiene such as sleeping and waking up at the regular time, avoiding caffeinated drinks for at least 8 hours before sleep, avoid using television, mo... Read Full »
How to manage antidepressant discontinuation syndrome?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 21 year old female with a history of the major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder, including an extensive family history of both as well. Currently, on 300 mg of Bupropion (Wellbutrin) and 150 mg of Venlafaxine (Effexor), each once daily, taken in the mornings. I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Antidepressant discontinuation is unlikely here as there had been no change in drug dosage recently unless you had missed a dose. These brain zaps could be due to stress or the medication itself and usually stops on their own after some time. In my opinion practizing ... Read Full »