How to deal with chronic depression?
Hello doctor,
I am suffering from depression. It has been four years. I am always demotivated. I was average student but then I became a failure. I cannot concentrate on studies. I feel like god is talking to me and orders me certain things which I must do. I always feel like third person is ordering me and I get tired answering them. I feel like I have become a small child of second grade.
29 May 2024 - 1 min read
Does Seroquel help with derealization?
Hello doctor,
I have been using an antidepressant for the last two to three years. About two months ago, I received very exciting news that I had been waiting for a long time. After a short while, I had panic attacks one after another. I asked a doctor and learned that the things I was experiencing were depersonalization and derealization.
For the past two months, I have been, living in fear and anxiety, hoping it passes, but nothing significant has happened. Now the doctor prescribed me 25 mg of Seroquel an antipsychotic drug. My antidepressant prescribed has also doubled in amount. I have read that Seroquel can have negative consequences when taken unnecessarily, or it can lead to schizophrenia.
I am moving abroad within the next three months, and need to have healed by then. Do you think that there will be adverse effects of Seroquel on me, such as worsening my situation, intensifying the feelings of fear or making the time of my derealization last longer? What should I do?
29 May 2024 - 1 min read
Why scrotum and testis pain, despite no sex or masturbation?
Hello doctor,
My husband is 33 years old with a weight of 209 pounds and 5 feet 9 inches height. He has been having pain in his scrotum and testis area for the past six to seven years after every 2 to 3 days whenever he does not masturbate or does not have sexual intercourse. If he masturbates daily or has sex daily, the pain does not come but if he misses it for even two days the pain and heaviness come back which goes away only after ejaculation. We got married almost one and a half years back but he has been having this problem for a long time. He says it all started after a few years back whenever he would get aroused after watching porn and could not masturbate. He has not consulted any doctor yet. What could be the reason for his problem? I am worried. That pain and heaviness sometimes make walking difficult for him.
29 May 2024 - 1 min read
What are Clonazepam alternatives to control panic attacks?
Hi doctor,
I have been on Klonopin that is Clonazepam prescribed before 14 years for panic attacks and anxiety. I am currently on the 2 mg dosage and taking it four times a day. This is monitored every few months by my family doctor. For the past one week, I have noticed that I have been experiencing non-stop severe panic attacks. I cannot really work and concentrate. My appetite is down and I only get about one hour of sleep. I have heart palpitations, tingling, restlessness, loss of concentration, numbness, shaking of hands and legs, muscle pain in shoulders, shortness of breath, lack of motivation, constant thinking that does not stop, feeling out of place and worried. I am researching whether I am going through drug dependency. I just read that Syprol, a beta-blocker, is helpful in the current situation. I am in, so that I do not go into withdrawal from this drug. Can you please help me as my doctor is on vacation? I really need something to help me get through this. Thank you.
27 May 2024 - 1 min read
What strategies can help effectively manage OCD and anxiety?
Hi doctor,
I am a 36 year old male. I am suffering with OCD and I stammer for past 15 years along with laziness and tiredness all the time. My appetite is not good and so my weight is approximately 116 to 121 pounds only. I have changed many psychiatrists in last 15 years. I had Nexito 20 mg, Ciplar 40 mg and Lonazep 25 mg twice a day and a capsule Performax for libido under doctor supervision. Few days back I went to a physician and I told him about my issues. He prescribed me Fluoxetine 20 mg to take in the morning and Nexito 10 mg at night that is 2 SSRIs together. After which my libido was totally reduced. I am single now. So, what should I tell to my partner about my issues? First of all, should I tell or not? Because medications can be life-long and I do not like either my partner or in-laws questioning me for that after marriage. My parents and friends advised me not to tell anything now. Second thing, as I told you, in the past I was having good libido but now it become less. Earlier I used to masturbate regularly but now once in two weeks. Should I get this issue solved before marriage? I had an affair in the past. After break up, sometimes I feel like does not want to mingle with anyone. I faced a lot of negativity in my life and still not able to prepare myself completely for marriage. Please give a genuine marriage.
27 May 2024 - 1 min read
