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I am a 37-year-old woman experiencing constant sadness. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 37-year-old woman and have been experiencing constant sadness. I find no joy in activities I used to love, and the unrelenting fatigue is overwhelming. This feeling of emptiness seems inescapable. I fear it might be depression, and I feel unable to face it alone. Could you pleas... Read Full »
Answer: Hi Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Thank you for consulting a psychiatrist. I understand your situation, and it seems you may be experiencing major depressive disorder. Regarding the medication Rexulti, it is not typically the first choice for treating depression; it... Read Full »
Do suicidal thoughts and mood swings define bipolar disorder?
Query: Hello doctor, I have three kids. My oldest is 16 years and she is a bit hard to deal with. I have been noticing her change of moods everyday. My mother, older sister, and younger brother told my middle son, that they hate her, no one wants her close. She had a rough break up, she says she hates lif... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Going by the description of your daughter's life circumstances and events, she seems to be in depression definitely. Is she in bipolar depression can only be determined if she exhibits the following. 1) Cycles of depression and mania. 2) There should be discrete episod... Read Full »
I am 16 years old, always feel sad, and struggle to sleep. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 16-year-old boy who has been finding life hard for the past few months. I am never happy and I always feel sad. I struggle to sleep and rarely get a good night's sleep. I most likely also think I have ADHD, bipolar, anxiety, and most likely depression. I want to get these facts c... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your situation and concern. According to your description, you may have major depressive disorder. There is non-pharmacological management for depression, you should try to follow the below suggestion to deal with it, and that will help you. 1. Do exer... Read Full »
I become sad and irritable after eiaculation. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been looking for many years for the treatment of symptoms like feeling very down, anxiety, sadness, irritability, and loss of interest in everything in life. But, the main point is, it is for one to two days after ejaculation or wet dreams. I have consulted many doctors, includi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.Generally, a person may feel low after masturbation and wet dream and can have anxiety after the episode. What I suggest is to use short-acting anxiolytics such as Clonazepam 0.25 mouth dissolving, both morning and evening during that time for one to two days.Regards. Read Full »
I have depression, feeling sad all the time, and my appetite is also lost. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 22-year-old, and I just want someone to talk to right now because I feel so depressed, and my depression is killing me from the inside out. I just found out that my long-term relationship is still cheating on me. And I just cannot help but be mad about it, but still, I want to forgi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. The differential diagnosis of your condition is ASR (acute stress reaction) or MDD (major depressive disorder). It is kind of a stress reaction. Do a screening test for depression like Zung's self-rating depr... Read Full »
I have been feeling very low for years. Can this be due to depression?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been feeling very low for years and want to know if I have depression. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You can talk to me. I can understand it is a difficult situation to be in. However, I suggest talking to a professional about your low self-esteem and confidence. Your thoughts and character define who you are, not what other people think.... Read Full »
How to keep my mother happy after the passing away of my father?
Query: Hello doctor,My dad expired one year back. My brother is elder and not interested to look after my mom. So, she stays with me. I am trying hard to make her happy, but it goes in vain. I need a suggestion on how to behave. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, I would like to congratulate you for your dedication towards your mother. I really appreciate that you are looking after your mother. As you are her daughter, she is expecting that her son look after her. But, it is not possible in this case. So, she is really... Read Full »
I am stressed, unhappy, and have poor social skills. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26-year-old male. My weight is 130 pounds, and my height is 5 feet 8 inches. I grew up with great responsibility for my family, but never fulfilled it up to the mark, besides living my life in fear from society. I managed good academics and achieved some standards over time. But... Read Full »
Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query in detail and would like to summarize your current symptoms: Feeling sad, excess worries, poor cognitive abilities (memory and thinking), social anxiety (fear of people), reduced energy levels (lazy and tired), low self-confidence and feel... Read Full »
I am disturbed for the past few months and suffering from mood swings. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I am quite disturbed for the past few months and I am not able to study. I am not getting enough sleep and suffering from mood swings. I want to cry and sit alone n my room. What to do? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. First of all, I would like to mention that these phases come in a student's life but they will pass. You cannot change the situation and what others think about you but the thing in your hand is how to cope with it. I know it is easier sai... Read Full »
How can I help my sister with depression after her pet's loss?
Query: Hello doctor,I am really concerned about my 27-year-old sister who has been displaying concerning symptoms for the past two months since the loss of her beloved pet dog. She has been experiencing profound sadness, a significant decrease in energy levels, a loss of interest in activities she once enj... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I empathize with your sister's situation, and it is undeniably challenging to cope with the loss of a beloved pet. Her symptoms may align with major depressive disorder, and there are non-pharmacological strategies s... Read Full »