Medical Advice on "Psychiatry"

I am disappointed with my exam result due to lack of concentration. What to do?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Lack of concentration can be due to many reasons. From what I understand in your case is that you are under a lot of stress. When the brain is in stress, it tends to avoid the main task of finding relief by focusing o...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ruhi Satija

I am taking Inderal for social anxiety disorder. What is the recommended dose?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. How long have you been having social anxiety problems? How severe and persistent are the anxiety symptoms? If anxiety is predominantly situational, like before giving public presentations, then you can try Inderal (Pr...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Suresh Kumar G D

I am having stage fear. Please suggest a solution to overcome it.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Stage fear is quite common in your age group and among many adults as well. It can be managed by taking appropriate steps. Do you have any generalized anxiety or social anxiety? It can contribute to stage fear and ne...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Suresh Kumar G D

My depression is getting worse and do not want to live. What to do?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your words are reflecting your distressed mental state, and it is obvious that you need more support to get over this difficult period. How long have your depression symptoms been getting worse? Is anything stressful...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Suresh Kumar G D

I am suffering from anxiety and taking Xanax for longer period. Will it cause withdrawal effect?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Escitalopram is an effective medication for managing anxiety disorder. The usual dose is between 10 to 20 mg daily. You are currently on 15 mg. Side effects can occur commonly in the first two weeks of starting the medi...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Suresh Kumar G D

My father is depressed and attempted sucide twice. How to help him to manage his thoughts?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your description, it looks like your father had probably developed stress-induced depression and psychotic features after losing his job. I can understand that it would be tough for your father and the whole fami...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Suresh Kumar G D

I would like to avoid conflicts with my fiance. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is common to see one partner being outgoing and having lots of friends while the other has a limited social circle. The best way to minimize conflicts in a relationship is to be open and talk regularly to prevent t...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Suresh Kumar G D

Why was I prescribed with Depakin for depression?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Depakin (Sodium Valproate) is used as a mood stabilizer medication and is effective in treating people with mood disorders including depression, bipolar affective disorder, etc. It is also used in other conditions ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Suresh Kumar G D

I am suffering from extreme levels of thinking. How to deal this?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your condition, but here you are not at the level to understand your condition because you have two extreme levels of thinking, which are called "All or None," "Black or White," "Good or Bad" these fe...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Aneel Kumar

My friend is extremely stressed and using Olanzapine tablets. How to overcome the side effects?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your description, it looks like your friend has developed stress induced acute psychotic episodes. Olanzapine is an effective medication in this situation. 2.5 mg daily is a small dose only; it is not too much (...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Suresh Kumar G D