Lack of confidence can be due to unhappy childhood where parents or teachers were highly critical. Poor academic performances in school, an ongoing stressful life event such as financial trouble, or relationship breakdown can also result in a lack of confidence.
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How can I increase my self-esteem?
Query: Hello doctor,I have poor self-esteem and prefer to live alone. Most of the time, I feel quite unhappy and miserable. I feel worthless. I believe that all of my professors and students hate me. As a result, I am unable to concentrate on my studies, and my grades have dropped significantly. Please hel... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Thanks for your query Kindly answer me: Do you also have problems with sleep? What about your appetite? How much time are you facing these problems? Also, I suggest doing a screening test like Zung’s self... Read Full »
Why do I experience crying spells and irritability nowadays?
Query: Hey doctor, I am suffering from a constant headache, irritability when someone speaks loud or in a noisy area, muscle pain near shoulders, sometimes dizziness, fatigue, tiredness, and crying spells. During my university lectures, I can sit for 10 to 15 minutes but then suddenly, I feel dizziness and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is all symptoms of depression. You need to take antidepressants medications for short time. You can do some other nonpharmacological way to deal with your depression. Start daily exercise for 30 to 40 minutes just go for a walk, eat healthy food, avoid junk food, ... Read Full »
I experience extreme mood swings. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have been thinking more and more about the possibility of being bipolar after a comment my friend made about me acting manic. I have noticed my mood fluctuating between extreme happiness, high energy, talkativeness, and confidence during the summer, to feeling extremely sad, worthless,... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. You might be experiencing borderline personality disorder rather than bipolar disorder (mania). Borderline personality disorder is characterized by a chronic sense of emptiness, emotional outbursts, impulsive behavior, and se... Read Full »
I have been feeling depressed and anxious after separating from my husband. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been feeling depressed for a year after separating from my husband. I also feel constant fear of people and have very low self-confidence. My doctor has advised me to take one tablet of Escitalopram 20 mg and one tablet of Paroxetine 12 mg daily in the morning. My medical histo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I am delighted you turned to icliniq.com with your medical-related questions. I can certainly relate to your worries, and will do my best to assist. First of all, I would like to mention that sometimes you do not have control over situations and what others do, but what matters is how yo... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have a problem getting disheartened and depressed in any difficult situation and feel suffocated in my heart and brain. I am not able to tackle the situation and start to cry and cannot talk boldly with my voice. Though I am not an under-confident girl but often lose confidence in a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, I would like to mention that sometimes you do not have control over the situations and what others do but what matters is how you cope with it. Some simple steps that can be of help: Meditation daily for at least half an hour in the morning helps you re... Read Full »
I have excessive nightfall, erectile dysfunction, and a lack of confidence. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 19 years old. I have excess nightfall, erectile dysfunction, and a lack of confidence. I am taking Divya Youvnamrit Vati two times daily but no results. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Wet dreams or nightfall are normal. It can be due to increased erotic stimulus mentally physically or visually without sex or masturbation. At this age, you will be having good testosterone production. There will be 20000 sperms produc... Read Full »
What causes anxiety, irritability, and lack of confidence?
Query: Hi doctor, I am very anxious about things that I should not be doing on a daily basis. A lot of the time, I feel like I cannot help it. I get very irritated, and I feel very on edge for no reason. When I go out, I cannot talk to people. I avoid being in groups because I feel like I am being judged. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. It is not abnormal. Your symptoms are just age-related tantrums. It is an adolescent issue. You do not need any medications. If overthinking affects your daily work and social function, then you need treatmen... Read Full »
How can I get over thoughts of suicide and low self-worth?
Query: Hello doctor, I have very low self-esteem. I hate myself. I always think I am a failure. But is it healthy to think every day about killing yourself, but I have not tried it yet? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. These types of thoughts are not healthy and normal. Sometimes we all get hopeless and sad, but it is temporary. After some time, we get back to normal, but as per your description, you still have not done anything bad; you blame yourself and feel like being dead. This ... Read Full »
I suffer from OCD and have negative thoughts. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am suffering from OCD. I first had cleanliness-related issues and then doubted that I did not perform my daily tasks neatly. I know all these things are ideas and lies, but I could not stop them. I started treatment with Lustral 100 mg for three months; then, I stopped seeing my psych... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. You seem to be suffering from depression along with OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder). OCD, when left untreated for a prolonged period, may lead to secondary depression. OCD is a common illness that affects 2 to 3 peop... Read Full »
What are the advisable long term drug of choice for anxiety and depression?
Query: Hello doctor, I have depression, anxiety, lack of confidence, lack of energy, palpitation, and excess sweating for the past 18 years. I have consulted so many psychiatrists. My current doctor prescribes me Nexito Forte, Prothiaden 25 mg, and Toficalm 100 in morning and evening. But I feel some sleep... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You should go with Escitalopram (Escitalopram Oxalate), Clonazepam and Mirtaz (Mirtazapine). These combinations have a minimal side effect. You take antacid with it. Please do not take the above medications in an empty stomach. You must lose your weight. Do the daily e... Read Full »
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