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I am on antidepressants, struggling with sleep. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 22 years old. I have been on the following antidepressants for two years. Morning: Modapex 50 one pill, Depakene, Lamotrigine 25 mg one pill. Night: Clozapex 25 mg half a pill, Mirtimash 30 g half a pill, Depakine Chrono 500 mg one pill, and Anafranil 75 mg half a pill. I used to ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Because of stopping the medication you have a problem with sleep. You should try some sleep medication for a short time and then taper it. I suggest tablet Diazepam 5 mg before sleep. It is Benzodiazepine group drug and long duration, but it is addictive. So, you must ... Read Full »
I have repeated thoughts of past situations. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have repeated thoughts of past bitter situations all the day for the past six months. I get easily upset and I start crying for unnecessary reasons. This is making my life hell and I have no peace at all. I am having a very poor concentration, not able to study. These thoughts are ki... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to be suffering from obsessive thought disorder with depression. You may have compulsion but you have not mentioned in your symptoms so it seems to be only an obsession. For example, having an obsession with contamination and compulsion of washing unnecessaril... Read Full »
Why am I not loosing weight despite having an active lifestyle?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 21-year-old female with a weight of 130 lbs and a height of five feet two inches. I am struggling to lose 15 pounds. But I cannot lose weight. I feel very hungry. I am a dancer with an active job. I eat healthy foods with fats, proteins, and vegetables. I am very educated regarding... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you do not take a Mediterranean diet or paleo diet with lots of fruits and vegetables. Have 16:8 intermittent fasting. Drink plenty of water. Do relaxation and mindfulness techniques. Have a healthy gut and take probiotics occasionally. Please mention the exac... Read Full »
I am suffering from depression and anxiety. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have been on depression and anxiety medications for four years. I found out that I had depression because I stopped eating and landed in the hospital for being malnourished. I was exhausted with antidepressant and anxiety medicine. Now I am not sure whether it is the feeling of my body ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Depression and anxiety treatment should be given for long duration for best results. Even with medicine, your symptoms are persistent, so this is not the time to stop the medicines. But, the prescription should be evaluated. Do not think of reducing the doses by own a... Read Full »
Why is my mindset negative due to stress?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 21 years old. My problem is that my mind set is so negative and it does not remain the same. At present, I am suffering from stress. Please give me your valuable suggestions. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Negative thoughts, low mood, disturbed sleep and loss of interest in work are the features of depression. To overcome it you should do the following things. If all symptoms are of mild grade, some lifestyle changes like physical exercise, gym, sports, yoga, proper sleep, ... Read Full »
Can Modafinil help with my tiredness and sleepiness?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 34 years old mom of a 5 year old. I am excessively tired and have a need to sleep at all times. I had CBC done, and my eosinophils are high, and my MPV is low, but everything else came back fine. My body aches, and I feel horrible. I have bruises that appear out of nowhere all ove... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms which you described are suggestive of hematological disorder, which can explain both easy fatigability and bruises. You need to get your coagulation profile tested, and peripheral smear for any abnormal cell. Get ANA (antinuclear antibody) and CRP (C-reactive... Read Full »
How can I manage my delayed ejaculation during sex?
Query: Hello doctor,Since I was 16, I have been suffering from delayed ejaculation whenever having sex with a woman. I have not usually had trouble maintaining an erection, but I have never been able to ejaculate during sex, despite going for over 30 minutes at a time. Since I was 14, I have been on Zoloft... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query, I would like to know a few more details to answer your question better. How old are you presently? How long have you been on medication? Do you have a steady partner with whom you have this problem? Do you have any problems with arousal bef... Read Full »
I feel lonely after a relationship breakup. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I had a relationship and I am not able to overcome that she is no more in my life. My family left me all alone by saying many things, which I could not accept and they are not talking to me for a long time. My friends are also saying to get away from them and I am being ignored. I do n... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Sorry to hear about your breakup and the parent's reaction to it. From the details you have given, this is a case of mild to moderate depression for which you need help. You can get treated with the help of antidepressa... Read Full »
Will Cariprazine help my cousin with major depressive disorder?
Query: Hi doctor, One of my cousins went into deep depression after his girlfriend was killed in a car accident. He has been profoundly sad, avoids family and friends' gatherings, stays alone in his room, never sleeps, and simply stares at the wall. Suddenly, he starts to cry, and sometimes he gets aggress... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, We welcome you to icliniq family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. It is understandable that you are concerned about your cousin and his well-being. The loss of his girlfriend is a significant trauma, and his deep sadness, social withdrawal, sleep ... Read Full »
My sister is taking Vraylar for depression. Is it fine?
Query: Hello doctor, My sister has been struggling with major depressive disorder for two years. She is 28 years old, and is overweight. She has been feeling withdrawn, lacks interest in activities, has no friends, and constantly feels tired. Her doctor prescribed Vryalor for her condition. Can you please ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern about your sister. She may have major depressive disorder (as per your details). Her doctor has prescribed her tablet Vraylar for her depression. It is a second-generation antipsychotic medication. It can help her but there... Read Full »