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I cannot sleep alone due to fear. How to deal with this problem?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a problem with sleeping alone. I cannot sleep alone, even in a single room. When I stay alone in my room, especially at night, I always feel I would die. For my lifestyle, I need to stay alone now. But because of this phobia, I cannot, and it hampers daily activities. This problem... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I understand how difficult it can be to sleep alone, especially if it is a long-standing fear that is impacting your daily life. Thankfully, there are effective strategies you can try to overcome this phobia and gain confidence in being al... Read Full »
I am dealing with anesthesia anxiety. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 41-year-old female, 5 feet 4 tall and weighing 127 pounds, a dance teacher, a non-smoker, and a non-drinker. I have had three successful surgeries related to bowel obstruction in the past, all without anesthesia issues. As my surgery to extract a submandibular gland mass approac... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query. In addressing your concerns about potential awareness during surgery, I would like to highlight the significant advancements in the field of anesthesia. The evolution of both techniques and medications ensures a high level of assurance regar... Read Full »
How can I overcome an anxiety attack?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from severe anxiety attacks, palpitations and weakness. I am going through a lot of mood swings and hence I am overthinking. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You might be suffering from an anxiety problem. There is a non-pharmacological treatment for it. I recommend that you follow the instructions provided below as they will help you. Exercise for 30 to 45 minutes every day, such as going for a walk. Do 20 minutes ... Read Full »
Kindly suggest methods to improve learning skill without any fear.
Query: Hi doctor, As a student how to improve learning skill without any fear? How can I live stressless and enjoy my student life happily? Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand. Memory and mind power depends on three aspects. Understanding, retention and recollection. Recollection is easy if your retention is proper and flawless. Retention is possible when you are able understand what you read or learn. To understand you shoul... Read Full »
I have a fear of swallowing due to a bad past. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 33 years old and suffered from fear of swallowing after a bad stressful event, and I tried a lot to work on myself. Now I can eat bread slowly but not rice or vegetables. I do not want to take medications and get addicted to it till the end of my life. What should I do? I am tired of... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, the main problem is anxiety, and you should take medications for it. Please provide me with more details about your condition, and answer the questions below, 1. Do you feel anxious most of the time? 2. Do you have diffic... Read Full »
Is 5 mg Xanax a minimal dose for panic attack?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28-year-old male. I have diagnosed with anxiety and panic attacks and prescribed 5 mg of Xanax daily dose for eight years. My last anxiety symptoms were two years ago, and my last panic attack was last year while eight years ago, I had a panic attack daily. Is 5 mg daily Xanax ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Xanax 0.5 mg dose is not high. The drug is a rapid action Benzodiazepine drug and helps to reduce the anxiety symptoms. Abrupt stoppage of a drug after regularly taking for years might lead to withdrawal symptoms and precipitation of panic and insomnia. So it is advisa... Read Full »
Can high doses of antidepressants cause anxiety and fear?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 40-year-old female and I was taking the tablet Flunil 80 and Clonil 75 four times a day which is 300 mg. At this high dose, I am feeling relapse and struggling with anxiety and fear. Recently I have been promoted to a higher post that requires alertness and fast decision-making... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the detailed history you have given. I suggest you take a tablet of Propranolol and Flunarizin combination once a day at night before going to sleep. Also, start counseling sessions as counseling plays a very importa... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I always fear about my loved one death. I can not concentrate on my studies. Negative feelings are attacking me. When I am studying or writing something, my mind thinks that some danger has happened. So, I needed to cut that word and write in a mood that nothing would happen. I tried to s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It sounds like you are dealing with significant anxiety and fear related to the well-being of your loved ones, and it is affecting your ability to concentrate on your studies. It is important to remember that you are not alone, and there are steps you can take to help... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have several problems, in fact, I feel emotionally unstable most of the time. I find it hard to trust anyone in my life, although I do not know why. I often feel lonely and am always afraid that someone might speak ill of my character. I am a good-natured girl and do not even talk to... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. First of all, I would like to mention that it does not matter what others think about you, it matters what you think about yourself. Everyone is unique in their own way and does not require confirmation from society. I sug... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been married for two months and cannot have vaginal intercourse with my husband because of pain and fear. We tried having intercourse, but I felt a lot of pain when the penis entered my vagina. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. It can be due to various factors, including Dryness is caused by infection, insufficient foreplay, dehydration, age-related changes, and hormonal imbalances. I suggest you try natural methods to increase lubrication, such a... Read Full »