Why do I always feel sad and helpless?

Question

Hi doctor,

I have always been a sad person throughout my life, and when I was small, my father used to hit and scold me for very small mistakes. I have no confidence in myself. I get scared very easily. I have dyslexia, and recently I have not been able to concentrate on my studies or anything. My father does not hit me anymore. He is a nice person, but I am very scared of him. I really have trouble making friends. I have none of them. I mean, I have some friends, but I do not have any close friends, as everyone does. I have been in a relationship for the past five years. I think that is the only reason I am able to look forward in life. I need someone to talk to, and I need some guidance because I do not know why I feel very helpless these days, and I have so much to share that I have never told anyone else before. I have no will to live, but still, I have to pretend that everything is normal in front of them.

Kindly guide.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thanks for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD is an anxiety disorder caused by very stressful, frightening, or distressing events. A person with PTSD often relives the traumatic event through nightmares and flashbacks, and may suffer from isolation, irritability, and guilt. They may also suffer from insomnia and lack of concentration. These symptoms may leave a significant impact on the person's day-to-day life. PTSD has a few stages. So it is important to assess the staging of your PTSD, and then the decision of treatment will be made. Most importantly, PTSD can be successfully treated. Psychotherapy with or without antidepressants is the treatment of choice here. You should consult a professional psychiatrist and a psychotherapist.

Take care. Do not be worried at all. Every disease has its own treatment.

I hope this helps.

Please feel free to reach out in case of further queries.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Thanks for joining again.

You can search here in icliniq for counseling and psychotherapy, or you can contact icliniq's authority, and they will definitely help you in this regard.

Do not be worried at all.

Take care.

Let me know if I can assist you further.