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How to deal with lack of concentration and procrastination?
Query: Hello doctor, I am disappointed about my failure in the job exam. My weak point is that I did not concentrate fully on my studies; my mind is flying here and there. Even, when I wake up early in the morning, I discover, my brain works whole night by thinking. And every morning I remember what had h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Lack of concentration can be due to many reasons. From what I understand in your case is that you are under a lot of stress. When the brain is in stress, it tends to avoid the main task of finding relief by focusing on non-essential things. The first thing you shoul... Read Full »
I have been feeling very low for years. Can this be due to depression?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been feeling very low for years and want to know if I have depression. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You can talk to me. I can understand it is a difficult situation to be in. However, I suggest talking to a professional about your low self-esteem and confidence. Your thoughts and character define who you are, not what other people think.... Read Full »
I have had depression and anxiety for many years, and it is intense after childbirth. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a first-time mother and have had depression and anxiety throughout my life. I always knew that it would be hard to deal with post-partum depression, but the intense mood swings were not something I expected. My doctor suggested taking Escitalopram oxalate; before that, I was pre... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about your issue, and I can imagine how hard it must be for you. Having a newborn is a happy occasion but a very stressful one. And having a mental health issue alone makes it even more difficult. You have not mentioned when you restarted the medic... Read Full »
I have had intense mood swings and depression for three years. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have had severe mood swings for three years. I have zero concentration on anything and feel like I have two zones. Sometimes I am very happy, and other times I feel depressed and have suicidal thoughts. This affects my social life, and I cannot balance my emotions and mood. I am no... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. From your detailed history, what you are describing looks like depression. But, can you tell me what do you mean by being extremely happy? Sometimes some people get episodes of elated mood, and in that phase, they are hy... Read Full »
Kindly suggest a medicine to overcome suicidal thoughts and good sleep at night.
Query: Hello doctor, I am experiencing a lot of problems now that I can not sleep at night. It started a month ago, and it starts affecting my daytime routine as well. I am more anxious, and depressed even during the day and I am having a lot of frequent thoughts about suicide, specially at night. I am re... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about your problem, but medications cannot be prescribed online. I can help you with the therapy and counseling which would help you out with the negativity and you can learn coping techniques with me. For medicine, you need to consult a local psy... Read Full »
How to deal with extreme stress and depression due to relationship issues?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from extreme stress and depression. I had a relationship for six years which was extremely deep, and it broke all of a sudden, and it leads to extreme depression and suicide attempts. After two years, I got recovered and then I started another relationship in which I wa... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can imagine how difficult it might be. You are having adjustment issues, trust issues on the surface. Secondly, there also might be cognitive distortions that are making you feel vulnerable and having frequent fights. There also might be self-esteem issues that are... Read Full »
Why I am thinking about my broken relationship even after some years?
Query: Hello doctor, I am curious about why we go back to ex relation again and again even after two to three years of breakup and more than a year of total detachment? I know that relation did not work for me, and maybe I had nothing more to give to or get from that relation. I do not want to get back in... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are two possible reasons, 1. Familiarity mind always tends to cling to familiar things which makes it comfortable. Fear of unknown makes the mind choose what is known, even if it is wrong. 2. Lack of a better opportunity, maybe you have not found someone bett... Read Full »
It is normal to develop attraction towards a co-worker?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 33-year-old, married, and I have two kids. One of my co-workers, who is also married, forced me to have a relationship with him. I denied him. But now I feel attracted to him. At the same time, I am guilty and depressed and I feel like I am cheating on my husband. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I can understand your situation. However, I have a few questions for you. Did your co-worker force you to have a casual physical or emotional relationship? How did you reach from somebody forcing you to do something to a point where you ... Read Full »
How to ease anxiety, depression, and regret due to my breakup?
Query: Hello doctor, Anxiety, depression and regret about each decision I have made lead me to the sadness and feeling of missing out and dissatisfaction with everything. I feel like I have ruined everything by myself. I blame a lot to myself. I am still not over my breakup. I still want my ex back. What c... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The first and most important thing is that you need to understand that everything cannot be controlled or corrected by you. A relationship comprises two people. It can never be just one person responsible for the outco... Read Full »
I feel fatigued and have other negative thoughts. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 12-year-old girl, and I am on a growth hormone injection and estrogen patch. I have the symptoms of fatigue or loss of energy and feelings of worthlessness or guilt every day. I have impaired concentration, indecisiveness, insomnia, or hypersomnia (excessive sleeping) almost dai... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about your situation, and I understand it is difficult for you. What you are describing are symptoms of depression. First, you need to consult a local psychiatrist and start medication, as it cannot be prescribed online. Secondly, start counseling ... Read Full »