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How to deal my daughter's aggressive behavior?
Query: Hello doctor, My 13 years old daughter is having some aggressive behavior. She often hurts herself cutting her hands with a razor. She also shows indifference towards any advice she gets. She only does what she wants despite talking to her multiple times. Her father had passed away six years ago. Sh... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think your daughter is struggling emotionally and is using self-harm as a maladaptive coping mechanism to deal with her difficult situation. You are reporting that her performance at school has deteriorated in the past two to three years, and she is not able to ta... Read Full »
My son's behavior has become worst due to Strattera. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 6 years old and has been diagnosed with ADHD, ODD and sensory integration disorder. He had Adderall XR 5 mg for a while and recently was changed to Strattera 27 mg. My son has been experiencing major insomnia, high aggressive behaviors which involved throwing objects at people, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would suggest not to discontinue Strattera (Atomoxetine) abruptly without supervision. However, I do think that your son is having side effects due to Strattera (insomnia, high aggressive behavior). Please discuss it with his psychiatrist as soon as possible and dis... Read Full »
My brother has schizophrenia and behaves strangely. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,My 25-year-old brother was given Invega 12 mg for schizophrenia. Could you provide information on its effectiveness in managing his condition? What are the common side effects associated with Invega that he might experience during his treatment? He behaves strangely, and we are not able to... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern.Invega (Paliperidone) long-acting injectables are a good option to control schizophrenia. Initially, he can see side effects like tremors, salivation, stiffness, etc. After at least two to three injections administered only you can see results.... Read Full »
Changed antidepressant. I lost motivation. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I have started using Ritalin recently, as suggested by my doctor, for lack of motivation. But I feel less motivated after taking it. Also, my childhood trauma has been manifesting, causing anger. I started using Sertraline 3 years ago, but I stopped taking it because the doctor said it... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand what you are going through. Untreated childhood traumas may cause extreme stress and mental health issues. You have mentioned the medicine you are taking, but I think you have not been taking therapy along with it. I would strongly su... Read Full »
How to handle a physically violent and mentally unstable person?
Query: Hello doctor,I have a brother who seems to be suffering from a mental disorder. He is married twice. But even in his second marriage, he mentally and physically tortures his wife. He is very possessive and tries to control his wife. I am very worried.Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.I went through your query and understood your concern. It seems he suffers from psychosis or severe mood disturbance like bipolar disorder with mania. It could be some personality issue also. So, I suggest you give him mood stabilizers like Sodium valproate (anti-epile... Read Full »
How can I manage my harmful behavior and anxiousness?
Query: Hello doctor, I constantly overreact to everything that goes on; even the little thing that does not go as planned makes me worried. To stop my anxiety from spiraling out of control or from considering anything that would make me feel worse, I either binge-watch or binge-eat. I worry about the futur... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. You might be suffering from major depression. There are non-pharmacological ways to treat depression. I suggest you do so by adhering to the recommendations below. Every day for 30 to 45 minutes, you should eng... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. I have high energy and aggression. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. Diagnosis of bipolar disorder is made through history taken from the patient and the patient’s family members. There are no specific tests or imaging techniques that can help in making a diagnosis. DSM-V or ICD ... Read Full »
My alcoholic son shows aggressive behavior and vomiting. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My eldest son is 45 years old. For many years he has drunk heavily, but until seven weeks ago, he had come off alcohol for around four years.His mother, who has died, had a history of manic depression. My son appears to have similar symptoms. For the past seven weeks, he has drunk bott... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. Sorry to hear about the suffering of your son. Your son is an alcoholic with signs of alcohol intoxication (confusion, irritability, and aggressiveness). Alcohol in excessive amounts causes depleted thiamine and glucose in the blood, which causes ... Read Full »
How can I control my temper and aggressive behavior?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 24 years old. From previous years my behavior is changed. Now I have become short-tempered and aggressive type which I do not want to be. Please tell me how can I overcome that. I have so much stress. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Increased irritability and anger outbursts can be due to various reasons. Situational, surrounding stress and discomfort make you irritable and angry. When there is anxiety or depression due to some interpersonal relationship problems. ... Read Full »
Why is my son becoming so aggressive and impatient?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 13 years old. He is on Ritalin LA, Oleanz 5, Nuzak and Lithium. I think the doctors do not know what is really wrong and are experimenting on him? Recently he is telling lies, stealing and defiant. He does get agitated at times and shows aggression and has become very impatient.... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The medications seem to be for ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and bipolar disorder with psychotic features. He should be managed only by a psychiatrist. Aggression is a part of ADHD. The Ritalin (Methylphenidate hydrochloride) can cause sleep difficulties... Read Full »