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I think I have depression and ADD. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor,I think I have depression and ADD. What should I do? I am a 20-year-old college student. I just want to consult about my mental health because I feel anxious and guilty all the time. I also procrastinate a lot and I do not have the energy and motivation to do things. I am barely breathi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. You may have mixed anxiety depressive disorder, and it is less likely that you have attention deficit disorder (ADD). There is non-pharmacological management for depression. I suggest you ... Read Full »
I am taking Fluoxetine for anxiety and depression. Will changing the dose worsen my symptoms?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25-year-old female and my weight is 187 pounds. I am taking Fluoxetine 60 mg for anxiety and depression. Earlier I was on a 40 mg dose and felt perfect. My anxiety had gone and I was happy. I was going out and it was great. Then I had a downfall. I always felt tired and did not ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, We welcome you to icliniq family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your health consultation. I understand your pain and discomfort. As per your history is concerned, I suggest you to take tablet Fluoxetine 60 mg for anxiety and depression, check your hemoglobin levels. If it is ... Read Full »
I feel depressed, anxious, hopeless, and not very motivated. Am I overreacting?
Query: Hi doctor,I want to know if I am depressed or have anxiety. I often find myself getting upset for no reason, then not knowing what it is; I am constantly tired and lack the energy to do anything, even shower and brush my teeth. When I got in the shower last, I felt very faint and fell over. I get th... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You may have mixed anxiety and depressive disorder. Although there is non-pharmacological management for it, I suggest you few guidelines to deal with it. It will help you. You should exercise 30 to 45 minutes daily, like at least going for a ... Read Full »
My depression and anxiety are relapsing after I stopped taking medications. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been diagnosed with depression and anxiety five years ago, and since then I was on continuous treatment. Two months back, I had many side effects and other health issues for which I tapered and stopped all medications. It has been hardly four to five days since I left tablets an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I read your case but you have not mentioned the name of your medication which gave you trouble. So I can help you in a better way. You have a mixed anxiety depressive disor... Read Full »
Do psychological problems appear secondary to sleep apnea?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from sleep apnea and some psychological problems. I strongly suspect that the two are related and that sleep apnea is causing psychological problems. About four years back, I was diagnosed with sleep apnea when the AHI was around 30. Gradually, my weight increased over ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concerns. With available details, it is almost transparent that you are suffering from sleep apnea and secondary mixed anxiety-depressive disorder (MADD), which means sleep apnea itself causes anxiety and mood depression. Now regard... Read Full »
How to deal with depression, anxiety, and panic attacks?
Query: Hi doctor, I had depression, anxiety, and panic attacks last year. The medications I took slowed down my daily functions. It made things more difficult. I also had symptoms of PTSD last year. Now I have similar symptoms and feel emotionless. I cannot focus on something. I have depressive episodes, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I can understand your situation. You may have mixed anxiety-depressive disorder and less likely to be ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) or PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). There is non-pharmacological management for it, and ... Read Full »
How to manage mixed anxiety-depressive disorder?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from panic attacks, anxiety, and many other symptoms that come along with it. I have to leave work constantly and go home a lot of the time due to a panic attack. Also, I feel as if I cannot stay still in one place for a long time. I constantly need a change of scen... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to have a mixed anxiety-depressive disorder. This is very common, and about 10 to 15 percent of people have this problem. It is also very easily treatable. You will need to visit a psychiatrist. He will prescribe you SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor... Read Full »