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Can you explain how ketamine works in treating depression?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder, and have heard about ketamine as a potential treatment, especially for treatment-resistant depression. Can you provide insights into how ketamine works in the treatment of depression? Additionally, what are the considerations, potentia... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I appreciate you signing up on icliniq.com. You now have exclusive access to expert medical opinion. I can provide some insights into the role of ketamine in treating depression. Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that has gained attention for its rapid anti-depressant effects, particula... Read Full »
My past ugly experiences are pulling me back. Is there a remedy?
Query: Hi doctor, I used to be an obedient girl since my childhood as I am the youngest in my family with two elder brothers, which I am till now and I think I should not be so obedient to elders as from childhood I have faced every kind of abuse. I have been into three relationships out of which two relat... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to have mild depressionand mood swings. You need relationship counseling andcareer counseling to get out of your confusions. Past failures are only a lesson. Learn the lesson and move on. Past failures do not predict your future. Be it your past career opportu... Read Full »
Can you explain how depression and body temperature are related?
Query: Hi doctor,I have been struggling with depression, and have noticed changes in my body temperature. Can you provide insights into the connection between depression and body temperature, especially in the context of a major depressive disorder? Additionally, are there specific symptoms or consideratio... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your first query consult is on us! Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your situation and concern. Changes in body temperature can be associated with depression, including major depressive disorder (MDD). Here is some insight into the conne... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am 41 years old. I am dealing with separation. My husband is possibly a sociopath. He left the city two years ago and wants a divorce now. I am unable to go ahead with it. I need some help for my anxiety and the illusion he created years ago. Also, I was on Daxid 100 mg and stopped now. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand what you are going through. I would like to know some more details about the problems you are experiencing. Do you have a social support at present from some close family members or children or parents? Are you financially independent? Please give more d... Read Full »
Why am I having PPD in spite of taking Percocet and Zoloft?
Query: Hello doctor, I had my baby last week. After coming off IV painkillers for the C-section, the doctor prescribed Percocet. On the third day after giving birth, my depression returned as it was before. Is it safe to take Percocet, Zoloft, Lithium, and Wellbutrin-XL? It seemed like the depression came ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. It will be better to stop all the medications except Zoloft (Sertraline) and Lamictal (Lamotrigine). Zoloft and Lamictal cause very rare and mild side effects. Pregnancy may cause depression. You need family support and em... Read Full »
I suffer from severe anxiety and depression after my husband's death. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My current issues are depression and anxiety. Honestly, it all started when my husband passed on our son's 1st birthday. I have just let it build up, and now I cannot control how I feel. I cry over crazy things, and I get mad over little things. I cannot sleep at night because I have n... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry for your loss. It is common to develop severe anxiety and depression after any significant loss in life. Prolonged grief results in the development of depression. Please try to keep yourself busy. Spend time outdoors with your son, which will help reduce... Read Full »
Are my sister's high TSH values related to depression?
Query: Hello doctor, My sister is going through psychiatric treatment for depression. She had a miscarriage 10 years back and childless after that. Since the last six years, she is in depression and unable to mingle with society. Doctor asked for routine blood tests and her TSH level are above normal. She ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and the detailed reports about your sister (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Well, the TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) is not that high as to require a treatment currently. Usually, it so happens when the patient is already ... Read Full »
My wife lacks sexual feelings toward me. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 36 year old male. I am a graduate and working for a MNC company. I got married in before 10 years and it is a love cum arranged marriage. My wife is also working with me. When I was in grade 3, I got introduced to sex by a male teacher. I used to go for tuition and he used me for h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query with keen interest and understand your concerns. Although there are many things to intervene one thing requires immediate attention, which is mismatched sexual interest. There are prevalent myths about sex and sexuality that make it difficult for them to... Read Full »
I am a 22-year-old female with anxiety, crying for no reason and being very anxious. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 22-year-old female. I am having problems like anxiety and crying for no reason. I went to a psychiatrist. The diagnosis was mild depression. They gave me Betacap, Nexito, Petril. Should I take these? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. You may have a mild major depressive disorder. There is non-pharmacological management for depression. You should try to follow the below guidelines to deal with it. It will help you. You should do exercises daily fo... Read Full »
I am experiencing insomnia and racing thoughts. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been dealing with insomnia for quite some time now, and my mind is constantly racing with thoughts. I am experiencing nightfall at various times, sometimes even during the day. It is happening infrequently, sometimes continuously, and sometimes with gaps of a week or more i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand what you are going through. Nightfall is a normal bodily function. When you reach puberty, your body starts producing semen continuously. Eventually, it needs to be released. If you are not sexually active or masturbating, it may ... Read Full »