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I stay depressed and feel like there is no purpose in life. How to overcome depression?
Query: Hi doctor, How do I cure my depression when I cannot afford to see a psychiatrist? I have been dealing with it for quite some time already, and I honestly just feel like a ticking bomb at this point. There are days that I am completely fine, but usually, the day that comes after that is immensely aw... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your situation. You may have a major depressive disorder. There is non-pharmacological management for depression. You should try to follow the below guidelines to deal with it. It will help you. Exerc... Read Full »
I have mood swings, and I keep thinking. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My mood changes very quickly sometimes when somebody says something no matter what I feel sad and angry. People see me as a monster without feelings because I cannot make myself respond to what they are saying. I have to check, say and do stuff several times because if I do not do th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. These symptoms should be evaluated properly by a psychiatrist. Unwanted mental thoughts that are purposeless could be due to severe anxiety or obsessions. You have mentioned that you have to do or check stuff again and again and this migh... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have a 26-year-old elder brother who thinks like a child. He can be fooled easily. His male friends would call and speak to him femininely while requesting money. It escalated eventually, and he gave away my mom's gold jewelry without our knowledge. He believed he was in a relationshi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. First, it appears from the history that he has some type of psychiatric condition. If a psychiatrist or another mental health professional had been consulted earlier, he would be doing better now. Due to fear... Read Full »
How to help my 7-year-old son to concentrate on online classes?
Query: Hello doctor, My 6 years 10 months son is not concentrating on online classes. Before he used to complete the homework, now he cannot write even small words. He keeps on thinking something, and always mumbling something. When online class started, he was attentive for a month, then he has became wo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your feelings. More screen time create irritability in children and adult also. For better development of a child, he needs all favorable environments like social, educational, spiritual, recreational, etc. In COVID-19 time sociality is entirely lo... Read Full »
I am not able to concentrate while studying. What is the problem with me?
Query: Hello doctor, I am not able to concentrate while studying. What is the problem with me? Read Full »
Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There could be many reasons for this issue. If you always had problems with concentration, and not just while studying, but have a short attention span, it could be attention deficit disorder. If the problem is of recent origin and you are getting stressed out with t... Read Full »
I have concentration problems, and I feel lonely after a breakup. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a student pursuing a degree. I cannot concentrate on my studies and had a breakup recently. Nowadays, I cannot focus on things. I spend most of my time using my mobile, and my exams are in three days, and still, I cannot concentrate on my studies. I love someone, but she is not inter... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your situation. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. Following are my suggestions: You must move on in your life. Delete all stuff related to her memory. Stop stalking her on social media. Limit the use of mobile. Keep yourself active and bu... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I keep on doing some random things over and over again for about three to four years. For example, I keep blinking my eyes, clicking my throat, or jerking my ankle. I can choose not to do it (so it is not tic) but if I do not do it I get annoyed. Sometimes I just keep doing my current �... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Based on your description, it sounds like you may be experiencing symptoms of a condition called obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). OCD is a mental health disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that lead to repetitive behaviors o... Read Full »
I feel as if I have multiple personality disorders. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I feel as if I have multiple personality disorders. I have started noticing it now as I have been home for a while for summer break but when I think of school it seems that I had been switching between two personalities between home and school, but I really cannot remember school very... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You are just 19 years old and at this age, it is not normal to develop multiple personality disorder. Multiple personality disorders fall into dissociative identity disorders and usually, these are seen after the third decade of life. The... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I do not know if this fits in the psychiatry field but I have a mental illness called schizophrenia at 26 years, and I want to become a 'morning person.' Despite keeping alarm, I struggle to wake up early and often go back to sleep. My schedule is inconsistent. I wake up around 11 am af... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Thank you for sharing your concerns with a psychiatrist. I understand that you are currently on a high dose of medications, which may be contributing to your deep sleep. If you have been stable for a considerable time, you can discuss with... Read Full »
I am going through depression because of some marital issues. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from marital problems post my marriage. The issues are disturbing me mentally, and I am going through depression. Please help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It is a personal family matter. I suggest you consult a psychiatrist immediately. Also, I suggest you talk to your spouse and his family members to find a solution. Stay calm and happy, and listen to your heart. ... Read Full »