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I find it hard to judge others. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 21-year-old male and I feel I am usually a little under-confident in judging someone. Whether known or a stranger, objectively it is really difficult for me. Please give me some tips regarding this. I mean it to be as general as possible. Read Full »
Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Every person has numerous traits or habits. A person is sum total of his thoughts, words, and actions. When you think of judging a person, it is making a global judgment. If you really need to be objective, you need to judge a person's actions, habits, and thoughts ... Read Full »
I am not able to study as I feel depressed. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 20-year-old medical student. I am one of the best students in my college. But because of a recent event (like about two months back), I have lost all my enthusiasm towards my work and daily activities. What happened was I was studying at my home back during the holidays and my... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You seem to be suffering from depressive features and hence poor concentration. You have low self-esteem which is why you are sensitive to criticism. I would suggest you focus on your career and do not give room for anyone to influence ... Read Full »
I am a 19-year-old introvert, and I like a girl that I cannot talk to. Please help.
Query: Hello, I am a 19-year-old boy, and I have a very difficult question. I like a girl of the same age, and I feel like she likes me too, but we do not communicate with each other much as we are in different schools. Also, considering that my family's economic status is not as good as hers, we do not k... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Sometimes life is not the way we want it to be. But that does not mean that you have to be stuck. I suggest you work on yourself, find activities that excite you and do more things that you enjoy so that you feel good about y... Read Full »
I feel worthless and get easily hurt when people mistreat me. How can I overcome it?
Query: Hi doctor, There is nothing in life for me to be happy about it. I always curse myself and get easily hurt when people mistreat me in behavior or any way they like. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I want to mention that it does not matter what others think about you but yourself. Sometimes, you do not have control over the situations and what others do, but how you cope with it matters. Kindly screen yourself for clinical depression. Do a self-rating test of dep... Read Full »
How can I get over thoughts of suicide and low self-worth?
Query: Hello doctor, I have very low self-esteem. I hate myself. I always think I am a failure. But is it healthy to think every day about killing yourself, but I have not tried it yet? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. These types of thoughts are not healthy and normal. Sometimes we all get hopeless and sad, but it is temporary. After some time, we get back to normal, but as per your description, you still have not done anything bad; you blame yourself and feel like being dead. This ... Read Full »
My friends try to leave me without thinking about me. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 21-year-old boy, and I need help. I am in trouble. No one loves me. Everybody hates me and tries to get rid of me. No one wants to be my friend. Every friend tries to leave me, and they do not think about my love and tension even though they know I have high blood pressure th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about your situation. I can imagine how hard it is to be like this. These sound like self-esteem and confidence issues. You need to talk to a counselor or we can talk online via video consultation, and I can help you with your thoughts. You have se... Read Full »
I like to stay isolated and avoid talking to anyone. Should I see a psychiatrist?
Query: Hello doctor, I like to stay isolated. I have very low self-esteem at times. Sometimes I would talk nonstop, but other times I do not want to talk at all. I get easily irritated and have been unable to accomplish any tasks. I would avoid talking to anybody. I am not on any medication. I am worried t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I think that you are an introverted personality. It makes it difficult to communicate with new people. You may like to live alone at home, rather than go to a party. Because of your introverted nature, you may lack... Read Full »
I always feel tired and am unable to focus on my studies. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor, I suffered from depression earlier but now I feel fine. However, I always feel tired and have strange sensations in my head and backside. I sweat a lot and am unable to concentrate on my studies. Why so? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It seems you are lacking confidence and self-esteem. I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned below. 1. Be bold and confident. 2. Fix your daily schedule. 3. Take seven to eight hours of sleep daily. 4. Ex... Read Full »