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Depression

Depression is a mental illness which results in feeling sad, loss of interest in daily activities, irritability, mood swings, and sleepiness. It is a state of mind which develops over a period of time due to various reasons. A depressed person might have difficulty sleeping, loss of appetite, weight loss, fatigue, and might get suicidal thoughts.

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My depression-related issues are impacting my life. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 19-year-old guy. I have a history of mental issues, specifically depression in my teens and preteens. I also have autism and ADHD. I am not mentioning this because I currently have real issues with them anymore, but just to provide a fuller picture. The previous history related...  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your situation and concerns. Yes, you are right; you are experiencing a relapse of your depression, which is a common symptom. Non-pharmacological management strategies are available for your depression. Consider follo...  Read Full »

I am frustrated due to my increased screen time. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 34-year-old male currently working in a private company. I usually work with a laptop and phone after work. I do not feel like spending time with my kids. Whenever they come to play with me, I get irritated. I use my phone and other devices a lot at home. I tried a lot to avoid...  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. Electronic gadgets are a basic need, but we get addicted to them. Using it more may lead to depression and isolate you from real life. You started spending more time on virtual sites like social media. You star...  Read Full »

What should I do to elevate my low mood and sleep disturbance?

Query: Hello doctor,I have masked depression, and anxiety accompanied by sleep disturbances. I often get irritable and depressed. Other conditions are IBS and restless legs. I am prescribed Mirtazapine 3.75 mg along with Clonazepam 0.75 mg. While I can sleep eight hours it has not improved in other parts o...  Read Full »


Dr. Parth Nagda

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Considering your other symptoms and other medicines, I would suggest you to take tablet Escitalopram 10 mg once at night after food and raise the dose of Mirtazapine to 7.5 mg at night. The current Mirtazapine dose you are taking is a very mild sedative dose only. It ...  Read Full »

I am a diabetic with ED and depression. What to do?

Query: Hello doctor,I am diabetic suffering from ED and depression. Please advice.  Read Full »


Dr. Ohams Ike Henry

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. By ED do you mean erectile dysfunction or anything else? You are a male, so I pressure you to mean erectile dysfunction. The erectile dysfunction, together with the fact that you have to be on medication for your sugar control that could have been responsible for the d...  Read Full »

I am struggling with anxiety, lack of sleep, and motivation. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 25-year-old female pursuing a medical residency degree. I feel I am more anxious having the same thoughts again and again, I do not want to go to work, and I am seeking motivation to do the basic things. If something goes wrong, I am sleep-deprived too. I am crying more than usua...  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concern.You may have a major depressive disorder, but I need further details to rule out obsessive thought disorder. There is non-pharmacological management for your depression, you should try to follow the below guidelines to deal with it. It will ...  Read Full »

What are the side effects of taking Adderall?

Query: Hi doctor, I have a 29 year old boyfriend, who weighs 190 lbs and 6 feet tall, he is a former athlete in college. He was diagnosed with idiopathic hypersomnia through the spinal tab, five years ago. He is now taking Adderall 60 mg a day total, spread over six times, and is using Flumazenil cream, wh...  Read Full »


Dr. Ramesh Kumar S

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Idiopathic hypersomnia is a sleep disorder even less common than narcolepsy, a rare sleep disease. The biggest distinguishing characteristics include differences in REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, the absence of cataplexy (a sudden weakness in the muscles while fully co...  Read Full »

I am experiencing certain cognitive challenges. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 45-year-old female and I have been experiencing certain cognitive challenges, such as memory lapses, difficulty concentrating, and occasional confusion, which have raised concerns about my cognitive function. I believe it is essential to address these concerns and explore potent...  Read Full »


Dr. Vipul Chelabhai Prajapati

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Based on the symptoms you've described, it appears that you may be experiencing depression or pseudo-dementia. Stress and tension seem to be affecting your concentration. To enhance cognitive function, consider incorporating daily exercise an...  Read Full »

I have intrusive thoughts of losing loved ones. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am 19 years old with a weight of 112.4 pounds and a height of 5.5 feet. I am suffering from anxiety, depression, and intrusive thoughts about losing loved ones. It all started three weeks ago after experiencing a psychedelic trip on magic mushrooms when I was diagnosed with cancer. K...  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I read your case and I can understand your situation but I do not get the reason for your stress. Is it due to a relationship issue or substance abuse (magic mushroom) or c...  Read Full »

My OCD medications caused depression. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor,I have been suffering from emotional and thought contamination OCD for over 30 years. I have been on Asentra (Zoloft) for a year now. My symptoms have weakened by 70 to 80 % since I took 200 mg. The problem is that when I am on Serotonin medication, I develop depression. I am tired all the...  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist.I can understand your situation.Serotonin medication does not cause depression, but it helps you to deal with depression. You may have OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) with major depressive disorder. There is non-pharmacologi...  Read Full »

My friend is being treated for schizophrenia. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I need a psychiatric opinion for my good friend who has been treated for catatonic schizophrenia. She is a 27 year old European woman. She had in total three episodes of catatonia that required hospitalization. But I suspect it may have been depression instead, since she volunteered h...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have read the query and after reading the history of hers I can tell you that these symptoms suggest more towards some neurotic illness specifically depression rather than catatonic schizophrenia. In catatonic schizophrenia patients s...  Read Full »

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