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I am feeling worthless and losing control over things. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 24-year-old woman. Since giving birth, I have been experiencing feelings of worthlessness, only frequent thoughts of death, fear of hatred over my baby and myself at times, loss of control and temper, and low self-confidence in my role as a mother and as a wife to my husband. Is it... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. In my opinion, you are probably undergoing postpartum depression, which may be postpartum blues, for which a detailed assessment is needed to confirm the diagnosis. After delivery, there is a tremendous change in the... Read Full »
My wife gets unconscious when we argue. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, My wife and I argue a few times, and every time we do, she goes into a depressed state. Her hands & legs get twisted, and she starts crying loudly if asked anything in between. She goes unconscious for a long time and then gets normal by morning. This occasionally happens when we a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The state of unconsciousness is called a dissociative state. It is a kind of defense or a buffer system used by the mind to avoid unnecessary tension and stress, but it is not a healthy line of defense. As you alrea... Read Full »
My elder sister is exhibiting sudden changes in her behavior. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, The query is about my elder sister. She does not seem to be herself. She has been the kind of person who would get angry at the drop of a hat. But, she is friendly and caring, compliments things a lot. I had been away from home for a week, and she had changed so much when I returned. S... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is more likely that your sister is suffering from a sudden change in behavior, which could result from a psychiatric problem. As I can see, her whole life is disturbed now, and there are problems in her interpersonal relationships. So it should not be ignored. Ins... Read Full »
I am suffering from secondary tuberculosis due to which I get negative thoughts. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from secondary tuberculosis, but I have started fearing death. I always get negative thoughts. I do not know what to do. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Physical chronic illnesses do cause depression. Medicines of tuberculosis can cause depression. So, I suggest you try to keep yourself busy and do meditation, relaxation exercises, and yoga. Tuberculosis is a tre... Read Full »
How to convince my parents for love marriage?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24-year-old female. I have a lot of opinion diversity among my parents. I am depressed that there are many problems around me because I am interested in a love marriage, but my parents are not. They are very orthodox about cultural issues. I am sleepless because of all these pro... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. In your culture, arranged marriage is normal. Parents feel very insecure when children express their wish to marry according to their will. Main reasons are other relatives and the social group's acceptance, their c... Read Full »
I have been mentally ill since my mother died, and I stay with my father now. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My mother passed away recently, and I live with my father now. My father and mother had a very tense relationship, and my father even used to hit her during the early days of their marriage. However, they did not file a divorce because they wanted their children, meaning my brother and me... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Regarding the change in your father's behavior. Yes, it often happens that people change. They realize their mistakes and feel guilt, but it becomes too late. For example, your father may feel deep remorse and guilt after your mother's death.... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 52-year-old and I suffer from anxiety and depression. I have been on Paroxetine for over 20 years. About 8 years ago it stopped working and I tried other SSRIs and SNRIs but they did not work so I went back to Paxil and it eventually worked again, which I took for a while. I live... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, the CR preparation will help better.. dose of Paroxetine can be increased to 37.5 mg in CR preparation are some newer drugs like Vortioxetine, which have lesser side effects and better potency. Apart from this, you can also start doing regular Pranayam and m... Read Full »
How can I cope with depression caused by my relationship issues?
Query: Hello doctor, I feel so depressed from the past few weeks. I am in a relationship wherein, my fiance is not able to give me time. We are in the relationship for the past 5 years. I am so addicted to him that I do not have any other friends in my life and I feel he is my everything. Due to some reaso... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can see you are in a tough situation. Every relationship has many aspects which are mutual like mutual respect, mutual care, mutual love, mutual expectations. The problem arises when there is an imbalance in partners mutual love, care, expectations, etc. And it is mor... Read Full »
I feel shy and depressed due to masturbation. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctorI am a 20-year-old male. I have been masturbating for nearly four years, and it has made me really low and depressed. I do not open up with people and cannot talk or meet eyes to eyes with girls. I feel really shy, and my attitude is not good. I do not want myself to be like this. Moreov... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Masturbation is a healthy practice done by every individual. There are no side effects of masturbation. The guilt generated as the result of misconception about masturbation leads to stress and anxiety, which in turn causes ill effects on the mind and health but not... Read Full »
My girlfriend is suffering from depression. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old male and have a girlfriend. We have been dating for almost three months now. She is suffering from clinical depression. She affects me a lot. A slight change in her mood, noticed by me, puts me in a very bad mood, and I cannot do anything for a long time. I care a lo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are in a difficult situation, which happens with the caregivers of depression. This is called burnout. People try to understand others who are undergoing depression, but at the same time, their emotions get hurt in this situation; you need to decrease your expect... Read Full »