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How to control obsessive thought?
Query: Hi doctor,I am 20 years old. Currently, I am having obsessive thoughts and I find it hard to control the thoughts. I have fears and getting anxious that something might happen to me. But I am trying to convince myself. I am seeking help from a psychiatrist to know more about my condition. I have ear... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and so you are having distressing obsessive thoughts. OCD is a quite resistant illness that involves serotonin. It is a kind of chemical produced in the brain. Usually, antidepressants are taken to increase the ... Read Full »
I am an overthinker and do not have the inner peace of mind. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, When I was a child or in my teenage I was carefree. Slowly and slowly, situations went from their best to bad. Now the situation is near to worst (of my inner peace of mind). I am an overthinker. I live in a virtual world (not necessarily online), but when I am with people. I think someth... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Repetitive thoughts are difficult to control and cause irritation and low mood. I can understand your concern. Sometimes it becomes OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) also. I would suggest you visit a psychiatrist for proper psychotherapy. Your problem is not severe, s... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old girl, and since I was young, I would lock myself in a room anytime I felt like I needed to detach from reality. I would turn music on and talk to imaginary things, pretending I was in a different place, which I think is normal for a kid, but for me, it never stoppe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You are talking with imaginary things. Lots of people grow with their virtual worlds and fantasies. These things are completely normal. If you think these intrusive thoughts are affecting your life, I suggest you visit a nearby psychia... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am experiencing unsettling thoughts about reality, where I question everything, and despite not leading to anxiety or panic attacks, they still make me feel scared. These thoughts persist consistently. I find myself pondering the possibility of nobody around me being real and the noti... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Based on the information you provided, I can make out that you are experiencing repetitive intrusive thoughts that are causing distress. These types of thoughts are commonly associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (O... Read Full »
Is it safe to discontinue tablet Escitalopram to avoid drug addiction?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been taking Escitalopram for one year for OCD and depression. It made me feel normal again. Recently, I stopped taking antidepressants, and I feel a bit depressed again. I have not experienced any side effects due to the medication. So, is it fine if I continue being on antidep... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. No, Escitalopram does not cause dependence and tolerance. However, one should not discontinue it all of a sudden. We need to taper it gradually before stopping. I hope my answer helped you. Kind regards. Read Full »
Is tablet Tegretol and Paxil good for my depression, or do I need a better medication?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 57-year-old male with a long-term history of depression with OCD, bipolar disorder, and self-diagnosed with a borderline personality disorder. I am taking tablet Tegretol 400 mg and Paxil 60 mg. I have had remarkable effects with it, so I continued taking Paxil and Tegretol three... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can completely understand your current situation. You are having a relapse of OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) triggered by a sexual incident. I would suggest restarting Paxil (Paroxetine) and Tegretol (Carbamazepine). However, doses should be smaller initiall... Read Full »