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How can I manage my anxiety, mental health, and mood swings?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 37-year-old woman, and I have been grappling with mental health challenges that are causing distress, significantly impacting my daily life. Recognizing the importance of seeking professional guidance, I am reaching out for support in understanding and addressing these issues. My... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Considering your situation, it seems you may have an anxiety disorder due to life stress. For this issue, I suggest non-pharmacological approaches as follows: Exercise 30 to 45 minutes daily, like a brisk walk, to upl... Read Full »
I feel suffocated at times and suffer from frequent mood swings. Do I have a bipolar disorder?
Query: Hello doctor, I fight with one decision and then I decide another thing at the end moment. I get agitated easily. I also cannot focus on my studies and think of suicide at times. I feel suffocated at times and suffer from mood swings. Am I Bipolar? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It seems you are suffering from a major depressive disorder. There is non-pharmacological management for your depression. So, I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned below. 1. You should do exercises da... Read Full »
I lost a special person, and it is affecting my mental health. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, Three months ago I lost a very special person, and until this day I miss them so much that it is affecting my mental health. Sometimes I hate them, sometimes I love them, and it is like I have mood swings. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your situation and it is tough to deal with this type of phase in life. I am sorry about your special person. You may have pathological grief. There is... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 14-year-old (turning 15 in six months) girl who is 5.1 feet tall and weigh 101 pounds. Ever since my early childhood, I have been experiencing rapid, intense mood swings that last from a couple of days to two weeks. During these days I am "high," people have noticed that I tend to ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for contacting us. I can understand your situation. You may have a major depressive disorder with a borderline personality disorder. There is non-pharmacological management for it. I suggest you try few guidelines to deal with it. Exercise 30 to 45 minutes dai... Read Full »
Why has my thyroid profile changed after changing drugs for bipolar disorder?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from bipolar disorder and insomnia for the past 15 years. I have been under psychiatric treatment since then. I am under tablets Clonazepam 3 mg, Alprazolam 4 mg, Amitone 50 mg, Mirtaz 30 mg, Quetiapine 400 mg, and Lamitor 100 mg. Before this, I took tablets Clona... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Bipolar disorder is a chronic mental illness. Patients suffering from mental illness should take medications to control the symptoms. I suggest you to consult your psychiatrist and adjust the dose or gradually taper medications, depending on ... Read Full »
How can I overcome suicidal thoughts and feeling miserable about myself?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been a failure since elementary school and find it hard to concentrate on any subject. As a result, my grades go from average to poor. I have mood swings, but I try my best to study and concentrate. I am 20 years old and still get these mood swings and find it difficult to study my... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I would suggest you consult a psychiatrist in person. Also, you can take help from any of your family members, friends, or teachers to whom you are close, so they can talk to your parents. Finally, I would suggest the following: Regular exerci... Read Full »
I have insomnia and am taking multiple medications, but I plan to increase the dosage. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been taking tablets Bupropion 150 mg and Sertraline 50 mg for the past month. I occasionally I take Agomelatine 25 mg or 50 mg, depending on how bad my insomnia is, to help with the initial insomniac phase of Bupropion. I plan to increase the dosage of tablet Bupropion to 300 mg... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I can understand your concern. You have BPD (borderline personality disorder). There is non-pharmacological management for it. I suggest you to follow few instructions. Exercise regularly for 30 to 45 minutes. Start meditation for about 20 ... Read Full »
My 58-year-old aunt is experiencing mood swings and social withdrawal. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I just worried about my aunt’s behavior. Her age is 58 years. One day she behaves nicely with me and on the other day shows hatred. She has mood swings. Sometimes she stays alone and does not talk with anyone. She does not have any friends. She is not discussing her issues with anyone. I... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I can understand your problem and concern about your aunt. She may have a major depressive disorder or psychosis (rare). It may be due to postmenopause. She has mood swings and loneliness. She should try to be active and ke... Read Full »
I have been suffering from chest tightness, headaches, and thoughts of self-harm. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from chest tightness, headaches, and thoughts of self-harm. I am feeling sad and depressed. Why so? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It seems you may have a borderline personality disorder. It is a type of personality. You may have a chronic feeling of emptiness, emotional outbursts, overwhelming behavior, and self-harming behavior. You mostly f... Read Full »
What do symptoms like lack of sleep, mood swings, loss of interest, etc., indicate?
Query: Hello doctor, I am not sure if I have depression, but I notice a lack or have a hard time sleeping. I have feelings of emptiness and guilt, change in appetite, fatigue, mood swings, suicidal thoughts at times, and losing interest in my favorite activities. Is there a way I can confirm if this is ju... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your situation. If you have social and functions impairment for more than two weeks, it is a major depressive disorder. If you have not any work impairment and just feeling gloomy, then it is not depression. It may be due to some temporary stress or ... Read Full »