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I had a sexual abuse, and have PTSD. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, PTSD is controlling my life. I was raped six to seven times and faced domestic abuse for four months until I escaped. Each time sex has been hard for me. After the domestic abuse, it is so bad that I have to stop in some strokes and if not then I will throw up on them.Sometimes it happen... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for sharing your concern with me. I can understand your situation and feelings. I can assure you that this is not going to be with you forever. You would benefit from counseling and therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) by a clinica... Read Full »
I am struggling with sleep apnea for the past year. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 34-year-old woman who has been struggling with sleep apnea for the past year. It is affecting my sleep and leaving me frustrated. I am particularly concerned about how this condition might be impacting my cognition. Can you provide information on the relationship between sleep ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your problem. I am sorry to hear about your struggles with sleep apnea. Sleep apnea can indeed have significant effects on cognition. It can lead to daytime sleepiness, difficulties with concentration, memory problems, and impaired executive function... Read Full »
I have developed anxiety disorder. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 34-year-old male having experienced a challenging childhood with my parents' issues, I have developed anxiety disorder and social phobia. I am considering behavioral therapy, specifically cognitive-behavioral therapy, to help with my anxiety. Can you provide me with more informat... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your problem. I am trying to give enough details about CBT. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a widely used and effective approach for managing anxiety disorders, including social phobia. It focuses o... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 42 year old female. I have a 12-year-old son. My husband is 44 years old and is a heart patient who has undergone a CABG 10 years back. My husband is such a nice support and love to me. My son is very smart and vibrant I try my best to be happy with them. But I fail desperately... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have clear depressive symptoms. It happens due to reduced levels of certain neurotransmitters such as serotonin which reduce the stress handling capacity of the brain. Medicines help to replace chemical deficiency and correct the imbalance. Counseling will on au... Read Full »
Please share insights on seasonal affective disorder.
Query: Hello doctor,I have been experiencing changes in my mood, especially during the winter months, and suspect it might be seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Can you provide personalized insights into managing SAD, including potential treatments, lifestyle adjustments, and considerations based on my men... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. I can provide you with general information about seasonal affective disorder (SAD) based on available research and medical literature. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as winter depression, is a type of mood disorder that typically... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I would like to inquire if the chemical composition of the brain can undergo changes due to OCD and anxiety. I have been experiencing various symptoms such as burning pain and stress in my brain. If I undergo a comprehensive treatment for my OCD and anxiety, specifically cognitive beha... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for seeking assistance from a psychiatrist. I have carefully reviewed your case and I understand the challenges you are facing. Psychiatric disorders are often caused by an imbalance in neurotransmitters within the brain. The treatment approach, whether th... Read Full »
Are my symptoms due to the whiskey I drank four years back?
Query: Hi doctor, My mind is foggy and I am not able to think clearly. I am very forgetful and I sleep more during daytime. I cannot grasp things quickly and it takes a lot of time. My problem started 4 years ago when I drunk whiskey for the first time in my life. Since then my mind was foggy and slowed do... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I believe the use of the substance in your case has further worsened your anxiety. The symptoms you have described are suggestive of a heightened emotional state and commonly seen in association with anxiety. In order to get rid of this, you may have to see a therapist. ... Read Full »
How to get cured from recurrent OCD?
Query: Hello doctor, I have an obsessive compulsive disorder. When I was taking Uvox for four years, it was all fine. Now it relapsed, and I am taking Uvox before I used to take Stalopam. Can I get back to my healthy life and go office regularly where I have to do brain work for nine hours? Please let me k... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) responds well to medication (SSRIs - selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) and psychological therapy (CBT - cognitive behavioral therapy). I presume you are on Fluvoxamine which is useful in OCD. You need to be monitored by your d... Read Full »
Am I suffering from schizophrenia or OCD?
Query: Hello doctor, I am looking for an appointment with you firstly for reassurance I suppose and then CBT rather than waiting for the NHS. I have had OCD since I was a teen (intrusive thoughts and having to touch wood, say prayers, etc.). This seemed to subside until I had my daughter but then flared up... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand you must be going through a tough time. First of all, please do not stress yourself so much with whether it is OCD or schizophrenia or what not. You are much more than a diagnosis. It is important you are at peace and have some relief from the distress. Comin... Read Full »
I wanted to know about CBT. Is it effective in relieving stress?
Query: Hi doctor, I wanted to know about CBT in a brief. How effective is it? If possible please provide me links to some books for the same. Do I need a psychiatrist to help or can I practice on my own with such self-help books? I have read that almost all patients reduce their symptoms drastically when ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I appreciate you signing up on icliniq.com You now have exclusive access to expert medical opinion. I suggest reading books on CBT (Cognitive behavioral therapy). There are many books available that are like self-help in depression and completely cover CBT. It can also be searched on the Intern... Read Full »