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I am dealing with depression, anxiety, and OCD. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from depression, anxiety, and OCD. I have tried triglycerides and SSRI, but they do not seem to work. I also have BP and diabetes. I am currently on cardiac medicines as I have undergone angioplasty twice. Please suggest me the treatment for depression. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are currently on SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor). Have you consulted a psychiatrist or your cardiologist regarding medicines for depression? Several medications are available for treating depression, but each drug takes on an average of two weeks to ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am 21-years-old and have been masturbating for the last seven years. I have become thin and addicted to porn sites. I have become frustrated and want to quit this habit. I tried so many ways but could not. Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Masturbation does not cause any weakness or sexual dysfunction, contrary to popular belief. Remove any porn material from your mobile or laptop. Set a lock for porn sites; it will act as a primary barrier. Fo... Read Full »
I am worried about my relationship with my mother-in-law. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, I am depressed and have relationship conflict. I am unable to understand my issues with mother-in-law over things that I could easily ignore and move on. I am over sensitive and tend to get heart breaks every while. I fight with my husband because of weird situations with my mother-in-law... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. These issues sometimes arouse in married life but can be solved amicably. You should sit with your mother-in-law and express your feelings and also listen to her concerns and try to chalk out a solution. Also, you should work on stress management. Some steps for stress... Read Full »
My mood is off all the time. I have no purpose in life. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,My mood is off all the time. I have no purpose in life. It feels like everything, and everyone irritates. I do not know about depression. I always used to be a fun-loving, happy girl. Please help.Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. First of all, 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, and if it is indicative of moderate to severe depression, consult a psychiat... Read Full »
How can I get through depression?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been depressed since a few months and I want it to end. I am really tired of it and I feel like I am a failure. How can I get through depression? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not worry, treatment is possible. Daily exercise and a balanced diet rich in antioxidants and omega fatty acids is known to help. Share your feelings with family and close friends as sharing helps a lot. Meditation daily for at least half an hour in the morning help... Read Full »
Why am I getting negative thoughts regarding my health?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 47 year old healthy female. My problem is that I think too much and I get a lot of negative thoughts about my health throughout the day. I always feel that something is wrong with me. Apart from that I have a healthy lifestyle and go to the gym regularly. These thoughts keep occ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. These kind of ruminations are quite common, especially in premenstrual period. The things that will help you are as follows. Meditate daily for at least half an hour in the morning. Daily write down whatever that comes to your mind uncensored and never read it again. A... Read Full »
How to manage antidepressant discontinuation syndrome?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 21 year old female with a history of the major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder, including an extensive family history of both as well. Currently, on 300 mg of Bupropion (Wellbutrin) and 150 mg of Venlafaxine (Effexor), each once daily, taken in the mornings. I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Antidepressant discontinuation is unlikely here as there had been no change in drug dosage recently unless you had missed a dose. These brain zaps could be due to stress or the medication itself and usually stops on their own after some time. In my opinion practizing ... Read Full »
I see myself emotionally broke most of the time. What is the cause?
Query: Hi doctor, I recently had a session with one of the doctors in this forum. She helped me in getting into focus and gave me ideas on overcoming my problems. But, I seem to be lost and blank lately. Nothing seems interesting and everything happening around me seems suspicious. I see myself emotionally... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From what you have described, you could be suffering from depression. Depression of such intensity requires medication and cure is possible in such cases. Breath relaxation exercises or meditation is also helpful, but not a substitute for medications. Read Full »