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My husband is having weird sexual thoughts. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My husband recently watched a strip show. It affected him a lot. After asking a lot of questions, he revealed that he could not come out of it. He is always straying on other women, and he is thinking of going back and booking a prostitute. Also, he is worried that he could not come out o... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. He has developed the guilt post watching the show. As you are aware that he went to watch a strip show, I do not think there is any need for guilt. Watching strip show is like watching an adult movie which most of the men watch. Only you can help him to come out of t... Read Full »
How can feeling of guilt and fear be managed?
Query: Hello doctor, I am feeling very stressed for some issues. I am having a feeling of guilt and fear. How to cope with it? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have reported feeling stressed for the past 5 days due to some issues. Were you completely normal before 5 days? It is common to feel stressed when faced with difficult life circumstances. You can follow these strategies to manage stress till you get better. 1... Read Full »
I feel guilty of my previous actions. How can I overcome this feeling?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old married woman. My husband is truly the best in the world, always caring for me. However, I have been feeling guilty recently about some incidents from my past. During my childhood, when I was in class seven, a boy expressed interest in me. Although I did not reject ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The past cannot be undone and holds no significance, so there is no point in dwelling on it. There is no need to feel guilty as you have honestly disclosed everything to your husband, and the best part is that he has handled... Read Full »
I feel bad that I could not achieve my ambition. Need help.
Query: Hi doctor,On a regular day, I have many problems with guilt, shame, anger, anxiety, and grief. I think it is because I could not achieve my ambition. Also, I had childhood trauma from my father's death and seeing myself burdened with responsibilities from a very young age. Right now, I am trying to ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Symptoms like guilt and problems of acceptance occur due to some mood disturbance and, most likely, depression. Due to responsibilities at an early age and poor support, you developed mood disturbance. Anxiety is part of these symptoms. Bu... Read Full »
I feel fatigued and have other negative thoughts. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 12-year-old girl, and I am on a growth hormone injection and estrogen patch. I have the symptoms of fatigue or loss of energy and feelings of worthlessness or guilt every day. I have impaired concentration, indecisiveness, insomnia, or hypersomnia (excessive sleeping) almost dai... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about your situation, and I understand it is difficult for you. What you are describing are symptoms of depression. First, you need to consult a local psychiatrist and start medication, as it cannot be prescribed online. Secondly, start counseling ... Read Full »
Kindly help me deal with love-related mental health issues.
Query: Hello doctor, Four years back, I was in a relationship with a girl for one and a half years. We were in a physical relationship that was not sexual. One day, one of her family members noticed us when we were close. A few days later, my girlfriend married another guy, stating that her mother had can... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Stop blaming yourself for someone else's mistake. You were young at that time, but at the same time, your girlfriend was also of your age. Both of you were not in a sexual relationship; however, her uncle made an issue about it. It was her... Read Full »
Does masturbating affect a person psychologically?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 37-year-old and married. I had a very disturbed childhood with frequent fights and arguments between my parents. Because of this, I felt inferior to others and stayed away from my relatives, neighbors, and friends. I found solace in books and television as they were my only sourc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. It is courageous of you to open up about these issues you have been facing. Having a lot of emotional trauma early on in childhood might have resulted in you finding solace in the habits you mentioned. However, in the ... Read Full »
How do I know if I have contracted HIV?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 35 year old male. I cheated on my wife and I am really scared that I may have HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). When I say scared, I mean night terrors, huge anxiety, and no appetite (lost 15 pounds in three weeks). I cannot work and it is all I think about. The circumstances ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that you are worried but it is not the end of the world. You actually have a very low risk of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) transmission from this exposure. Though the test is sensitive, you should get a fourth generation ELISA (enzyme-linked immunoso... Read Full »
I masturbated in a new place and feel ashamed. Please advise.
Query: Hello doctor, Three weeks ago we had a problem with water in my apartment, so the owner gave us a second apartment to use the water while they fix the issue. What happened is that day I felt the urge to masturbate but what happened on that day is that I felt ashamed because I felt that I really di... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It looks like you are having obsessive thoughts, as you also have history of OCD. I would suggest you to talk to a therapist and take cognitive behavioral therapy. It would be helpful for you to have control over your obsession. You can find a local therapist or we c... Read Full »
Wet dreams and masturbation have made me weak. What can be done?
Query: Hello doctor,My age is 22 years now and it started about six years ago. Since then I am having wet dreams and also became an addict to masturbation. Excessive loss of sperm throughout this whole process left me with an affected and poor health, weak bones and joints, and weak nerves as well. My body... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Wet dreams and masturbation both are a normal phenomenon. They do not cause any weakness or sexual dysfunction contrary to popular belief. Actually, it is the associated guilt and anxiety due to social myths that cause problems instead. There is no fixed store of spe... Read Full »