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Can I know any permanent cure for my unwanted thoughts?
Query: Hi doctor, I am keep on getting unwanted thoughts and feelings related to the environment around in the vicinity. I am getting images of god, food items, fecal matter, song lyrics, animal skin feeling sensation, etc. There are countless examples. I am getting some racing feeling while resisting my t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The intrusive thoughts and ideas you have mentioned are related to obsessive thoughts and should be evaluated properly. Obsessions are repetitive, unwanted, intrusive, repugnant, dominating ideas, impulses or thoughts that are purposeless an... Read Full »
I have been experiencing mood swings and suicidal thoughts.
Query: Hi doctor, I have had mood swings for a few months. At first, I thought it might be because of periods, but eventually, I started to experience it all day. I wake up normally, but at night time, I get depressed and overthink. My husband's reaction toward me increases my depression. He is not caring,... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I am really sorry to hear about your current condition and for the support from your family. But physical abuse to your partner is unacceptable. Most of your symptoms suggest severe depression, which needs medication like antidepressants. Low t... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am in a relationship with my partner. Everything was great at the start, however now I keep asking him questions, sometimes the same ones until the answer sits perfectly in my head. Sometimes I have asked the questions before and feel the need to ask him again. The minute something po... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and want to suggest that you have to understand that you should keep a space in a relationship. This will help in maintaining the relationship for a long time. If you are asking him the same question again and again and this is resulting in distr... Read Full »
Can my OCD get cured with lower dose of medicine?
Query: Hi doctor, I have a brain lesion in the left temporal lobe size 0.9 mm as found in brain MRI. I had a seizure twice two years ago. I am also suffering from OCD. Fluoxetine 40 mg has been very effective in treating OCD but caused memory problems, speech problems, and lack of concentration. When can I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.For Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) you have to take medications. Less than 40 mg Fluoxetine will not be effective. So, continue the same dose. chances of relapse are very high in OCD cases. As you are having it for six years it is better to continue the medication. Ta... Read Full »
Can OCD cause repeated image popping in mind?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 25 year old male. I am scared of turning into a gay or homosexual. In the past, I had senseless and intrusive images popping in my head that I am kissing a guy whenever I used to be with my male friends. I never felt an attraction towards any guy. It happened six years before, but... Read Full »
Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. After analyzing your current complaint and taking into consideration your previous history, I am of the opinion that your current symptom is also asymptom of Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). An obsession is an automatic, repetitive, intrusive and senseless thought ... Read Full »
How to stop obsessive thoughts?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a student, and I have this weird behavior of processing everything around me. It has made me so lonely because when I am around people, I have to pretend to laugh at a joke and blend in while deep inside, my mind keeps processing what other people's mind are thinking of, what their ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I can understand your situation. You may have obsessive thought disorder. There is non-pharmacological management for it. You can try following the below guidelines to deal with it. It will help you. You can exercise daily for 30 to 45... Read Full »