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I experience constant stress and depression. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 30-year-old female. I have been under constant stress and facing depression due to issues with my in-laws. This has led to overeating, and I am concerned about becoming obese. Can you explain the relationship between depression, obesity, and mental health? How does major depressi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. I can understand your situation. Obesity can lead to depression and depression can lead to obesity. Abnormal appetite due to depression can increase your weight. If a person is obese, he or she can have an inferiority complex and low self-esteem due to being ove... Read Full »
I am diagnosed with depression and anxiety. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23-year-old female, diagnosed with borderline personality, depression, and anxiety., I also have insomnia. I am currently taking Venlafaxine 375 mg, Depakine 1000 mg, and Quetiapine (extended-release) 150 mg/day. The last time I went to the doctor, I was suggested to change Quet... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your problem and situation but you have not mentioned the dosage and duration of Aripiprazole and Levomepromazine. You must gradually taper off your tablet Quetiapine. Quetiapine is potent and if you stop suddenly, you will surely have withdrawal-lik... Read Full »
I have been experiencing depression symptoms. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 26-year-old female. I think I am suffering from depression. I have been experiencing persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest in activities I once enjoyed, changes in appetite and sleep patterns, and feelings of worthlessness or guilt for a month. Kindly suggest if these ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. According to your description, you may have a major depressive disorder. There is non-pharmacological management for your depression; you should try to follow the below suggestion to deal with it, and that will help you. 1. Exercise daily for... Read Full »
I seem to have symptoms of ADHD. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am 18 years old, with a height of 5 feet 4 inches and a weight of 92 pounds. I have been experiencing symptoms of ADHD for the past few years, but I have not been diagnosed yet. I think I should seek professional help and verify whether it is ADHD or not. I am unable to focus and do s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to help you get the best medical advice. You may have ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder- Children with this condition may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors, or can be overly active). There are non-pharmacological w... Read Full »
I hear whistling sounds if I stop taking Clomipramine. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I started taking Clofranil 25 mg at the sleeping time for having useless thoughts with disturbed sleep. After few years, I started hearing whistling sounds and so I started taking Seizunil 200 mg with Clofranil 25 mg and Alp 0.5 mg. Now it has been five years. I want to stop taking Clofr... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you want to stop your medication, then you need to taper off. Do not stop it abruptly. It gives you withdrawal symptoms. You should take tablet Clofranil 10 mg (Clomipramine) daily for another four weeks and then start taking it on alternate days for another four to ... Read Full »
I am a 37-year-old woman experiencing constant sadness. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 37-year-old woman and have been experiencing constant sadness. I find no joy in activities I used to love, and the unrelenting fatigue is overwhelming. This feeling of emptiness seems inescapable. I fear it might be depression, and I feel unable to face it alone. Could you pleas... Read Full »
Answer: Hi Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Thank you for consulting a psychiatrist. I understand your situation, and it seems you may be experiencing major depressive disorder. Regarding the medication Rexulti, it is not typically the first choice for treating depression; it... Read Full »
Can music therapy alleviate teenage depression?
Query: Hello doctor, As a teenager, I sometimes feel down, especially after the recent loss of a friend to an overdose, which has left me quite depressed. I have heard about something called music therapy for improving mental well-being. Could you explain how music helps with emotional struggles? While I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I am sorry to hear about your friend as well. Music therapy has a long history of being used for therapeutic purposes. Depression often involves an imbalance of serotonin, and music can aid in releasing serotonin from the brain, contri... Read Full »
I am 16 years old, always feel sad, and struggle to sleep. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 16-year-old boy who has been finding life hard for the past few months. I am never happy and I always feel sad. I struggle to sleep and rarely get a good night's sleep. I most likely also think I have ADHD, bipolar, anxiety, and most likely depression. I want to get these facts c... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your situation and concern. According to your description, you may have major depressive disorder. There is non-pharmacological management for depression, you should try to follow the below suggestion to deal with it, and that will help you. 1. Do exer... Read Full »
My brother has a weight gain after taking Brexpiprazole. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,My brother was diagnosed with depression a few weeks back. He used to be silent most of the time. Sometimes, he will be happy and active, and at times, he will stay blank and start to cry. We do not know what is wrong with him. I hope it is curable. However, the doctor gave him Brexpipr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Your brother may have a major depressive disorder with psychosis. He is on a good antipsychotic, but he has side effects of the medication. Ask his doctor to change his medication or reduce his dose of medication. Add another medication... Read Full »
Is transcranial magnetic stimulation helpful in depression?
Query: Hello doctor,My 39-year-old wife was diagnosed with major depressive disorder a few months back and has been taking anti-depressants. But she feels tired and sleepy after taking them. She has tried therapy and other medications, but nothing seems to be making a significant difference. I have heard a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and can understand your concern.I can understand your problem regarding the situation of your wife. You have not mentioned the details of the medications which your wife has taken. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is used for the treatment of res... Read Full »