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Denial

Denial is a type of psychological disorder linked to the defense mechanism of the mind. In this type of psychological disorder, people do not acknowledge facts and reality. Patients use this mechanism to avoid pain, sorrow, grief, anxiety, and stressful feelings. Justification of behavior, constant delaying in addressing the issues, and avoiding about talking the issue are the useful symptoms of this problem.

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I am concerned about my mental health and anxiety. Please help me.

Query: Hello doctor,I am 19-years-old, and I am concerned about my mental health. All these years, I have been living in denial and trying to ignore it. But I think it is having an impact on my everyday life. I was diagnosed with PCOS, GERD, and IBS. I visited a therapist once, but my anxiety made me held ...  Read Full »

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Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your situation. You may have an anxiety disorder. You must accept your illness. Once you accept it, then it will help you to recover soon. There is non-pharmacological management for your illness. I suggest following the below guidelines to deal with...  Read Full »

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