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Is a strong desire to have an illness a part of a disorder?
Query: Hello doctor, I have something which affects me a lot. Basically, I desire to have a mental illness, and I have been even faking certain symptoms. To be exact, I do actually have mental health problems, I am diagnosed with Asperger’s, bipolar disorder, and OCD. However, I have a feeling I am not ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is good that you are aware and trying to take the help of a psychiatrist. You are suffering from a borderline personality disorder. You like to take attention from people. You want to be pampered by your family, so you are looking for such an illness or faking illne... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am currently experiencing severe mental depression. Initially, everything seemed to be going well in my relationship for the first few months. However, over time, things started to change and my partner began treating me rudely. Initially, I managed to cope with it, but lately, he h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iCliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. During the initial months after a breakup, it is common to experience adjustment difficulties. Typically, these issues resolve over time. It is advisable to take a break and engage in new activities, such as taking ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I think my husband is paranoid and delusional. He has issues with people; he says they're staring at him. This has happened at all the jobs he's had. He blames other family members for things that they have not done. Is he suffering from a mental illness? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. It is almost clear that your husband does have paranoid thoughts and some delusions. There are continuous typical behavior patterns that signify that your husband has paranoid problems. Paranoid personality disorder (PPD) is a mental dis... Read Full »
Low marks, study issues, laziness, depression. Need help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a college student. Recently my results for last year were out, and I did not get a good score. I have to score better marks next year to attain admission in the university. I am depressed because of my poor performance and results, and can not concentrate on anything. I have becom... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. You have not mentioned the time since when are you having all these symptoms. If it is after you got your results, then it may be wrong to label yourself as suffering from depression. This can just be an adjustment... Read Full »
Why is my father having a sudden change in his behavior?
Query: Hello doctor,My father has a history of being severely abused, physically and mentally, by his parents. He is a great father and a kind man. Two weeks ago this switched, he is now angry, aggressive, threatening, and convinced that me and my family are against him. He once threatened suicide with a g... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If this change that you have mentioned is sudden then it is most likely that he needs proper medical attention. He will have to provide me with more details about his behavioral changes and the reason behind them. It has nothing to do with what he experienced in the pa... Read Full »
My mother has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,My mother has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. She has been having hallucinations and delusions for 40 days. She started taking her medicine for 24 days (Zopitab 2.5 mg for 15 days and Zopitab 5 mg for nine days). The doctor suggested admitting her to the hospital and giving injections t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your mother's situation, and you are a great son who has concerns about your mother. she is on a tablet Zopitab (Olanzapine) 5mg. It is one of the best antipsychotic medications for schizophrenia. You can w... Read Full »
How can I help my depressed wife who cares for our children?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife has been suffering from a psychological problem. She is 31 years old and the mother of two babies. She has completed her post graduation, but is currently not working. She has been a home-maker for the past four years. She is unhappy about not having a job, whereas all her frie... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Your wife is going through a tough phase in her life. I suggest you to be more patient and empathetic with her. Her main conflict is not being able to work, so she takes out her frustration on you because you are the p... Read Full »
Does excessive worrying and fear of everything indicate anxiety?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife is 32 years old. She is suffering from a psychological problem. She is always worried about small issues, and scared that something may always go wrong. She is too emotional and mentally weak, and tends to cry over everything. However, she is a loving and caring partner. Should... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. It was a good decision to take your wife to a psychiatrist. Your wife may be suffering from an anxiety disorder. There are various non-pharmacological way that will be helpful to manage this condition. She must e... Read Full »
I have a sensation on the left side of my head. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I was feeling depressed and emotional after a small fight today. After some time, I had a tingling sensation on my left head, which then spread to the left side of my face gradually, and my mouth started drooping to one side. I found it difficult to speak. I had some numbness in my hands a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I am very glad that you have improved from that attack. However, I should warn you that you are critically in danger. The first diagnosis for the episodes you described is transient Ischemic attack (TIA). This phenomenon usually occurs when t... Read Full »
I heard voice while awake. Am I schizophrenic?
Query: Hi doctor, For as long as I have been alive I have heard this soft voice calling from a distance. She says my name and tells me that she needs me. I do not know who she is or what she wants. It started with dreams but now I hear her while I am awake randomly. I will go out for days, weeks, a month ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly tell me more about your TBI. Is it a traumatic brain injury? If yes, kindly upload the record and what medication you are using and used in past, and past record of depression if you have. Please provide more details about voices, can it be terminated with your... Read Full »