Medical Advice on "Psychiatry"

Are there any antidepressants to combat with Adderall for major depressive disorder?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It looks like you have been tried on several different types of antidepressants already but did not help. Since you are on Adderall for treating narcolepsy, taking antidepressants will potentially lead to an increase ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Suresh Kumar G D

How could a person respond to Venlafaxine for bipolar disorder 2, if not with SSRI?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is good to know that you are responding to your current medication. Venlafaxine XR is an SNRI (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors) which can be helpful when SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibit...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Suresh Kumar G D

My aunt has psychotic disorder and speaks unwantedly. What is the appropriate treatment?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your description and prescribed medication, it looks like your aunt may have been experiencing psychotic symptoms with an affective disorder. Additional past history and current assessment, will help to clarify ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Suresh Kumar G D

Can a person have symptoms of anorexia without being anorexic?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Anorexia is a type of eating disorder where the weight is 85 % or below the normal range. In addition to eating disorder symptoms like restricted food intake, self-induced vomiting, menstrual disturbances, etc., t...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Suresh Kumar G D

My partner has schizophrenia with imaginary conversations and thinking. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, those are symptoms of schizophrenia. It happens due to a chemical imbalance of certain neurotransmitters in the brain. Levels of dopamine are usually increased and medicines will help reduce the level and get it ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Parth Nagda

How can low confidence associated with premature ejaculation be managed?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am so sorry to hear about your situation, I can imagine how hard it is for you. So you are describing a few things here, when is the problem of premature ejaculation, second is performance anxiety which is making you ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ruhi Satija

I am unable to focus on anything with anxiety and depression due to family problems. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to have a mixed anxiety-depressive disorder. This is very common and about 10-15 percent of people have this problem. It is also very easily treatable. You will need to visit a psychiatrist and he will prescr...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Parth Nagda

I have bipolar disorder, panic attacks and generalized anxiety. What are the treatment options?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If your anxiety is not responsive to SSRI's (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), then you should consider trying TCA (tricyclic antidepressants) class of antidepressants. They will help with your anxiety and pan...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Parth Nagda

I get random suicidal thoughts which increases on trigger. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. What are your symptoms exactly? If they are of depression, then the treatment with an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) is ideally given for six months or so. Basically, if you are depressed, you will fe...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Parth Nagda

I am getting head twitch for about 7 months and could not control on my own. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your description, it looks like you are experiencing a motor tic. Do you have any other symptoms? How old are you at present? You mentioned this tic started befor seven months. Have you experienced any tics befo...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Suresh Kumar G D