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Depression, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, bipolar disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, and disorders of sleep, sexual, eating, and substance use can be managed by cognitive behavior therapy. The psychotherapist gives CBT or cognitive behavioral therapy, which is a form of talk therapy or psychotherapy. It helps get to know the mental health condition and get rid of contradictory thinking or incorrect thinking, thereby appropriately responding to difficult situations.

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Fluvoxin and Dicorate for psychiatric treatment is causing weight gain. Can it be replaced by counseling?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 42 year old female. I have a 12-year-old son. My husband is 44 years old and is a heart patient who has undergone a CABG 10 years back. My husband is such a nice support and love to me. My son is very smart and vibrant I try my best to be happy with them. But I fail desperately...  Read Full »


Dr. Parth Nagda

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have clear depressive symptoms. It happens due to reduced levels of certain neurotransmitters such as serotonin which reduce the stress handling capacity of the brain. Medicines help to replace chemical deficiency and correct the imbalance. Counseling will on au...  Read Full »

Faced domestic and sexual abuse. Now, PTSD is ruining my life. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, PTSD is controlling my life. I was raped six to seven times and faced domestic abuse for four months until I escaped. Each time sex has been hard for me. After the domestic abuse, it is so bad that I have to stop in some strokes and if not then I will throw up on them.Sometimes it happen...  Read Full »


Dr. D. V. R. Poosha

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for sharing your concern with me. I can understand your situation and feelings. I can assure you that this is not going to be with you forever. You would benefit from counseling and therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) by a clinica...  Read Full »

Are my symptoms due to the whiskey I drank four years back?

Query: Hi doctor, My mind is foggy and I am not able to think clearly. I am very forgetful and I sleep more during daytime. I cannot grasp things quickly and it takes a lot of time. My problem started 4 years ago when I drunk whiskey for the first time in my life. Since then my mind was foggy and slowed do...  Read Full »


Dr. Diwakar Sharma

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I believe the use of the substance in your case has further worsened your anxiety. The symptoms you have described are suggestive of a heightened emotional state and commonly seen in association with anxiety. In order to get rid of this, you may have to see a therapist. ...  Read Full »

How to get cured from recurrent OCD?

Query: Hello doctor, I have an obsessive compulsive disorder. When I was taking Uvox for four years, it was all fine. Now it relapsed, and I am taking Uvox before I used to take Stalopam. Can I get back to my healthy life and go office regularly where I have to do brain work for nine hours? Please let me k...  Read Full »


Dr. Suresh Kumar G D

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) responds well to medication (SSRIs - selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) and psychological therapy (CBT - cognitive behavioral therapy). I presume you are on Fluvoxamine which is useful in OCD. You need to be monitored by your d...  Read Full »

Am I suffering from schizophrenia or OCD?

Query: Hello doctor, I am looking for an appointment with you firstly for reassurance I suppose and then CBT rather than waiting for the NHS. I have had OCD since I was a teen (intrusive thoughts and having to touch wood, say prayers, etc.). This seemed to subside until I had my daughter but then flared up...  Read Full »


Dr. Punya Mulky

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand you must be going through a tough time. First of all, please do not stress yourself so much with whether it is OCD or schizophrenia or what not. You are much more than a diagnosis. It is important you are at peace and have some relief from the distress. Comin...  Read Full »

I wanted to know about CBT. Is it effective in relieving stress?

Query: Hi doctor, I wanted to know about CBT in a brief. How effective is it? If possible please provide me links to some books for the same. Do I need a psychiatrist to help or can I practice on my own with such self-help books? I have read that almost all patients reduce their symptoms drastically when ...  Read Full »


Dr. Soni Ravi Mukundkumar

Answer: Hi, I appreciate you signing up on icliniq.com You now have exclusive access to expert medical opinion. I suggest reading books on CBT (Cognitive behavioral therapy). There are many books available that are like self-help in depression and completely cover CBT. It can also be searched on the Intern...  Read Full »

Please suggest ways to control social anxiety.

Query: Hi doctor, My social anxiety is severe and disabling me. I would really like to gain adequate control of it. I have attached a brief history of my psychiatric illnesses and previously tried pharmacotherapies. Is there anything else you would suggest?  Read Full »


Dr. Hardik Nareshbhai Rajyaguru

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your issue. I have read the attached document carefully (attachment removed to protect patient identity). As I can make out, over a period of time, your other symptoms have resolved quite a bit, but the social anxiety, emotional instability and lack of fluen...  Read Full »

I have been experiencing burning pain and stress in my brain due to OCD and anxiety. Will cognitive behavioral therapy help me recover from this?

Query: Hello doctor, I would like to inquire if the chemical composition of the brain can undergo changes due to OCD and anxiety. I have been experiencing various symptoms such as burning pain and stress in my brain. If I undergo a comprehensive treatment for my OCD and anxiety, specifically cognitive beha...  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for seeking assistance from a psychiatrist. I have carefully reviewed your case and I understand the challenges you are facing. Psychiatric disorders are often caused by an imbalance in neurotransmitters within the brain. The treatment approach, whether th...  Read Full »

Why am I always obsessed with sexual thoughts and anxiety?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from OCD, specifically ROCD. I feel anxious all the time, and I have a thought of being with my partner always. Moreover, when I see a woman, I am attracted easily and thinking about her consequently. I feel the urge to tell my partner about it. In my past, I wa...  Read Full »


Dr. Suresh Kumar G D

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand that you are feeling challenged by these OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) symptoms. By nature, OCD tends to wax and wane in response to life's stressors. OCD can be managed by a combination of medication, CBT (cognitive behavior therapy), and lif...  Read Full »

Will medications along with CBT help cure my social anxiety permanently?

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 20-year-old male. I have problems with physical symptoms of social anxiety (mainly sweating, trembling, cold hands, and a lump in the throat).My questions are:1. Would psychopharmacological treatments, such as SSRIs and Beta-Blockers, be effective in treating these symptoms?2. Do...  Read Full »


Dr. Anantha Kalyan D

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns regarding your health, Before answering your question, I just want to know whether the psychiatrist diagnosed you with social anxiety? Anxiety symptoms belong to a very broad spectrum in which other conditions also have anxiety symptoms. I ...  Read Full »

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