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Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with depression and separation anxiety when I was 16 years old and was on anxiety medication. I am now 18 years old, but lately, my symptoms have worsened, and my behavior has changed. I am taking medicines for depression, but still, my outlook on life has become negati... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. Your description matches a depressive disorder or early manifestation of schizoaffective disorder. However, further evaluation is needed for proper diagnosis. I would suggest you undergo a thyroid profile te... 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, Actually, I have a fear of getting diseases and I developed this fear 10 years ago. If anyone gets a heart attack, I feel like it would happen to me. I have thoughts in my mind every time related to this fear, and I pray that nothing should happen to me. I get these thoughts repeated... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to give you the best care possible. You can discuss with your treating psychiatrist regarding increasing the dose of Fluoxetine and if no improvement after sufficient trial is noticed, then the dose and duration can be changed or augmented. You can... 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 »