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I am not able to study as I feel depressed. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 20-year-old medical student. I am one of the best students in my college. But because of a recent event (like about two months back), I have lost all my enthusiasm towards my work and daily activities. What happened was I was studying at my home back during the holidays and my... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You seem to be suffering from depressive features and hence poor concentration. You have low self-esteem which is why you are sensitive to criticism. I would suggest you focus on your career and do not give room for anyone to influence ... Read Full »
How to come out of my depressed state?
Query: Hello doctor,I think I might be depressed but I am told it is just my hormones or because of my menstrual cycle. I am tired all the time and I am constantly bored. I do not find enjoyment in anything anymore. I am always so negative too, I cannot think positive. I do not feel intensely sad but I jus... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If the symptoms are present only at the time of menstrual cycle (a week before or after) then its probably PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). If it is unrelated to menses then do a self-rating test of depression like Zung's self-rating depression scale which you c... Read Full »
I am finding it hard to overcome severe depression. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor. I tried my hardest to overcome my severe depression, but it was just impossible. Any incident that happens disturbs me every time. I have been previously diagnosed with depression. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. First of all, screen yourself for clinical depression. Kindly do a self-rating test of depression like Zung's self-rating depression scale, which you can easily find online. If it indicates moderate to severe... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am feeling overwhelmed, I guess. I have been having trouble sleeping, and despite my efforts to get enough rest, my mind keeps racing. When I wake up, everything just floods my thoughts. I am going through a lot of emotional ups and downs, especially concerning family issues and love.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Firstly, I would like to emphasize that there are situations and actions of others that we cannot always control, but what truly matters is how we handle them. I recommend conducting a self-assessment for clinical depression and anxiety disorders. You can use self-rating... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am almost always sad, and every time I try to get happy, I tear up and get sad. When it comes to crucial information, my memory is deteriorating. I cannot eat because I will start feeling sick. I lack motivation and am constantly exhausted. The symptoms began years ago, but despite my... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Kindly screen yourself for clinical depression. Do a self-rating test of depression like Zung's self-rating depression scale, which you can easily find online. If it indicates moderate to severe depression, c... Read Full »
I am struggling with academic setbacks and uncertain future. How to overcome this ?
Query: Hello doctor, In a past incident, I had an accident while I was in class 11. I missed my exams so I failed. I am very short-tempered and got very angry because even students worse than me were passed by biased teachers. As I was furious, I took a decision to move to a new city and repeat class 11 a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. First of all, I would like to mention that sometimes you neither have control over the situations nor about what others do, but what is in your hands is how you cope with it. Though you are having a hard time right now this phase shall pas... Read Full »
I suffer from workplace depression. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I just got transferred from my old hospital, where I used to work as a doctor, to a new hospital. This new workplace is near my home and has better infrastructure than the previous one, but I am not enjoying the work I have been doing here. Also, I get very negative vibes from my senio... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Do a self-rating test of depression like Zung's self-rating depression scale, which you can easily find online. If it indicates moderate to severe depression, consult a psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and treatm... Read Full »
I am suffering from bipolar depression. Can you explain more about the condition?
Query: Hello doctor, I believe that I am suffering from bipolar depression disorder, and it would be helpful if you share more information about this condition. My father was diagnosed with bipolar depression at my age, and I have also been showing certain signs. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can screen yourself for clinical depression. First, do a self-rating test of depression like Zung's self-rating depression scale, which you can easily find on the internet. Bipolar depression is said to be present if the current episode is of clinical depression ... Read Full »
I am suffering from depression, insomnia, weight loss, and a feeling of morbidity. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am feeling deeply depressed. I have insomnia, weight loss, and deep feelings of morbidity. I was previously treated for the same condition with Stalopam. I need help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. I suggest you do a self-rating test of depression like Zung's Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS). You can easily find it online, and if it is indicative of moderate to severe depression, consult a psychiatri... Read Full »
I am a 22-year-old adult experiencing symptoms of depression, along with anxiety. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old adult and for the past eight months, I am suffering from symptoms of depression like anxiety, anger, no concept of time, waking up late, do not feel it to be morning, having continuous headaches, swollen eyes, difficulty seeing, have continuous tension, feel like liv... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Glad to have you at icliniq. First of all screen yourself for clinical depression. Take a self-rating test for depression like Zung's self-rating depression scale which is easily available online. If it is indicative of moderate to severe depression, then consult a psychi... Read Full »