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My grandmother has dementia. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor,My grandmother is 70 years old. She has been suffering from dementia for the past two months. I want to ask the following questions:How does dementia progress, and how is it staged?What are the key milestones in each stage, and how can we anticipate and prepare for changes? Are there me... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern for your grandmother, who has been diagnosed with dementia. This can be a challenging and emotional time for families, and it is natural to seek information and support. I can offer an informed perspective on dementia progression, key staging ... Read Full »
My friend is being treated for schizophrenia. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I need a psychiatric opinion for my good friend who has been treated for catatonic schizophrenia. She is a 27 year old European woman. She had in total three episodes of catatonia that required hospitalization. But I suspect it may have been depression instead, since she volunteered h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have read the query and after reading the history of hers I can tell you that these symptoms suggest more towards some neurotic illness specifically depression rather than catatonic schizophrenia. In catatonic schizophrenia patients s... Read Full »
My boyfriend gets paranoid, thinking I may cheat on him. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have completed my MBA and currently searching for a job. I am in a relationship for nearly eight years. At one point we were even living together . My mom does not approve the relationship and wants me to get married to a groom inside our caste. My father is no more. My boyfriend is par... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your emotions. I can say that you are in utter confusion. I can perfectly understand your situation. In the given complex situation, taking a decision may be difficult for you. It is good that you approached professionals. Living with a paranoid person ... Read Full »
My partner moved to a different city, and I cannot concentrate on work. What do I do?
Query: Hi doctor, I am going through a difficult phase. I have been in a relationship with my colleague for the past four years. I then had to move to a different city for work. Now the problem is I have started missing her terribly. I cannot concentrate on work or anything else. We talk over the phone ev... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Any relationship tends to get more emotional over time. In your case, naturally, the emotional bonding took over your logical thinking and behavior. Usually, there should not be anything to worry about. In this modern world, you can kee... Read Full »
Is my son missing his classes and assignments a personality issue?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is a college student. He is 21 now. He has depression from about three years and has been seeing a psychiatrist for a while. He has been missing assignments and classes and got put on probation and withdrawal. And, he lies a lot. For instance, he signed a waiver to his college ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Depression is now common in 2 % of the children and adolescents. Its cause is not specific, but a combination of multiple factors such as environmental, biological and psychological. Firstly, we have to look for any specific underlying causes for his depression. A... Read Full »