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Can music therapy alleviate teenage depression?
Query: Hello doctor, As a teenager, I sometimes feel down, especially after the recent loss of a friend to an overdose, which has left me quite depressed. I have heard about something called music therapy for improving mental well-being. Could you explain how music helps with emotional struggles? While I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I am sorry to hear about your friend as well. Music therapy has a long history of being used for therapeutic purposes. Depression often involves an imbalance of serotonin, and music can aid in releasing serotonin from the brain, contri... Read Full »
How to overcome my depression and suicidal thoughts?
Query: Hello doctor, I hate myself and my life because my biggest enemy and weakness is me. I am the biggest trouble maker of mine. I am stupid and foolish. I have grown up in the environment of too much care, fear and adopted fear in my nature. I have too much hesitation and assertiveness. My communicat... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. First of all, stop blaming yourself for anything. You are not your biggest enemy and you are not a trouble maker. Your anger is getting directed to yourself only and this has resulted in depression. Repeated failures (whatever be the r... Read Full »
I am a 55-year-old woman currently going through menopause. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 55-year-old woman currently going through menopause, and I have noticed that my mood tends to dip significantly during the winter months. I have read about seasonal affective disorder and wonder if it could be contributing to my feelings of depression. Could you provide insights in... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I understand your concern about your winter mood dips and the possibility of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) interacting with your menopausal changes. It is quite common for women in menopause to experience fluctuations in mood, and wint... 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 »
I have been experiencing depression symptoms. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 26-year-old female. I think I am suffering from depression. I have been experiencing persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest in activities I once enjoyed, changes in appetite and sleep patterns, and feelings of worthlessness or guilt for a month. Kindly suggest if these ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. According to your description, you may have a major depressive disorder. There is non-pharmacological management for your depression, you should try to follow the below suggestion to deal with it, and that will help you.1. Do exercise daily for... Read Full »
I am not able to eject sperm after circumcision. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am 29 years unmarried man. My penis upper skin was tight so I did circumcision 50 days before. Before circumcision, I was not having any problem but after circumcision, I have lost the sensation and even if I watch porn, still sperm is not coming out. Could you please advice? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern about your symptoms. It is post-surgical, I can give some time. Other reasons are such as, stress, depression, fear of failure, low self-esteem (chronic masturbation), homosexuality, religious constraints, long term illness, a negative attit... Read Full »
Why do I have weight loss, memory problems, and body pain?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 34-year-old female. My issues are weight loss, memory loss, and body pain. I had medication for depression for two years. My Vitamin D3 level is 34 ng/mL. Currently, I am taking Ashwagandhadi, Liv-on, and Amlapitta. I had taken medication for two years for depression. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Vitamin D3 levels should be between 20 to 50 ng/mL. A 34 ng/mL level of Vitamin D is normal and is ruling out Vitamin D deficiency. If the weight loss is of short duration, it may be due to thyroiditis or some acute infection. If the weight loss is of longer duration, i... Read Full »
How to deal with lack of concentration and procrastination?
Query: Hello doctor, I am disappointed about my failure in the job exam. My weak point is that I did not concentrate fully on my studies; my mind is flying here and there. Even, when I wake up early in the morning, I discover, my brain works whole night by thinking. And every morning I remember what had h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Lack of concentration can be due to many reasons. From what I understand in your case is that you are under a lot of stress. When the brain is in stress, it tends to avoid the main task of finding relief by focusing on non-essential things. The first thing you shoul... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am facing some ongoing mental health challenges and would appreciate your guidance. Throughout my life, I have experienced recurring negative thoughts and feelings of sadness, which I used to associate with a strange sensation in my chest during my childhood. At the age of 13, I st... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. Thank you for reaching out and sharing your concerns. Based on the information you provided, it seems that you may be experiencing moderate depression. I strongly recommend visiting a nearby psychiatrist who can provide professional counseling and recommend appropri... Read Full »
I become depressed, worried, and withdrawn when I gain weight. What should I do next?
Query: Hi doctor, I feel like being overweight is making me shy, depressed, and anxious. I do not like to socialize because I feel like what I am saying is stupid and just embarrassing myself. I tried diets, but they did not work. I tried having gastric surgery, but with my insurance, it would be too exp... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. You see, the only person you should care about is yourself. Yes, you require therapy for your morbid obesity, for which you must see a professional, but no matter the circumstances, it is unfair to punish yourself. Stressi... Read Full »