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I am always feeling depressed and lonely. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, I am always feeling depressed and lonely. I am now least interested in doing activities which I used to love doing. I cannot even concentrate on my studies. I am feeling dull every minute with stress, negative thinking, and overthinking. What to do? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your problem. You are suffering from depressive episode. Your issues like being negative, sad, tensed, tiredness, decreased interest, weakness, decreased emotional control, sleepness, the eating problem are the core symptoms of a depressive episode. I h... Read Full »
I have a headache from unwanted thoughts. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from a headache, especially on the right side. I have struggled more because of unwanted thoughts for a long time. Please help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There may be many reasons for one side headache. From your information, it seems that you are having some sort of psychiatric problem. The most common cause of such kind of presentation is depression. But, there are a lot of other types of problems which present ... Read Full »
I am struggling with depression due to family issues. Please help me overcome it.
Query: Hello doctor, My age is 23 and my husband is 29. I am having a 1 year old baby. After my delivery, I had some problems in my family created by my mother-in-law. At that time my husband left his job and so, there was some distance between us. So, I felt very bad and I used to get anger for small thin... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There seem to be some adjustment problems in your family. Everyone faces similar problems not only in marital life, but also in new situations. That does not mean the end of life. It only means that you have to develop better coping skills to adjust to the new situation. ... Read Full »
Can I use Fluoxetine instead of Venlafaxine to manage depression?
Query: Hello doctor, I tried Venlor XR 75 mg during the night and got very poor result for put me to sleep. I tried to take it only in the morning and that too resulted in me being very sleepy. Can I try Fluoxetine? Or any other alternative medicines like ayurveda? Can I take St.John's wort or 5-HTP? I wou... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like you to continue Venlor XR (Venlafaxine) 75 mg at night, as there is response to this medication in terms of improved depressive symptoms. It was advised to increase the dose by taking 37.5 mg in morning and 75 mg at night. However, you continue taking Venl... Read Full »
I am an 18-year-old girl experiencing anxiety and depression. What steps can I take to overcome it?
Query: Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old girl. I am 5 feet 4 inches tall and weigh 84 pounds. I have been experiencing feelings of anxiety for the past few days, approximately three to four days. I frequently experience anxiety, and when it happens, it tends to last for a month or two. My most recent epis... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq.com for your medical needs. I am here to give you the best care possible. Kindly screen yourself for clinical depression and anxiety disorders. You can do a self-rating test, such as Zung's self-rating depression scale and Zung's self-rating anxiet... Read Full »
How can I overcome depression and sleep peacefully at night?
Query: Hello doctor, I am feeling depressed as I am unable to sleep at night. I try to sleep on time but find it difficult to fall asleep for the next two to three hours. Sometimes I do not have any trouble. I go to bed early as I do not sleep in the afternoon. I do not have any sleeping disorders. I am fa... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your description of the problem, you seem to suffer from depression. In depression, people have sleep disturbances. So it would be better if you seek treatment for depressive illness. Meanwhile, I suggest you try the following sleep hygiene measures: Use you... Read Full »
I have been experiencing severe anxiety and panic attacks along with depression. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from depression. I do not feel like doing any work; I am having problems with sleep. My appetite has become poor, and I frequently experience anxiety and panic attacks. I underwent a depression test, and the results returned stating that I suffer from severe depression. Kin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Based on your symptoms, you may be suffering from a major depressive disorder. I can suggest you non-medical management guidelines that will help better your condition. You must follow a basic exercise regimen to help you overcome fatigue. You can start with basic walkin... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am currently in my first year of high school, and I find myself in a highly competitive academic environment where many students aspire to attend prestigious universities. The atmosphere can be quite stressful. My sleep schedule is often irregular, with me typically going to bed bet... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health care. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, distress is the main culprit here, and you should focus on stress management. The following steps can be helpful: Follow sleep hygiene practices, such as maintaining a regular sleep schedule, avoid... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor,I do not know what it is, but I feel as if I have fallen too hard. After a lot of try I got a job in a bank. It has been six months and suddenly I have lost all interest to go. I am on leave for the past one week. I feel like quitting my job. I feel like I lost the purpose of my life. I am... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. From the available description, it appears that you are having depression, which is often characterized by sadness, decrease interest in almost all activities, including pleasurable one, indecisiveness, poor attention and co... Read Full »
How to treat compulsive superstitions?
Query: Hi doctor,How to treat compulsive superstitions? I need some help to treat my mother. She is also a depression patient, for which she is taking medication. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Superstitions are normal in our culture. It can be pathological if it is significant enough to cause distress and impairment in day-to-day functioning. Many people resort to these superstitions as a possible explanation for their false beliefs. However, I need to know i... Read Full »