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Overthinking can be a sign or symptom of mental health problems like depression, anxiety, and other conditions early on. People can try challenging their thoughts, seeking support from loved ones, or consulting a mental health professional for additional assistance to stop overthinking.

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How can I overcome anxiety caused by negative thoughts?

Query: Hello doctor, I am facing anxiety issues due to overthinking and negative thoughts. In the past, I never wanted some of the things to happen but they happened in my life. Now I feel anxiety about negative possibilities, which I do not want to happen. But these “what if” thoughts are causing ...  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. You may have an anxiety disorder. There is non-pharmacological management for it, you should try to follow the below guidelines to deal with it. It will help you. 1) You should exercise daily for 30 to 45 minutes lik...  Read Full »

My friend met with a severe accident three months back and is unable to overcome this horrible situation. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, My friend met with a severe accident three months back. She somehow escaped with a very minor injury. Physically she is very stable, but she cannot overcome or forget the horrible situation. She is scared of everything; on the other hand, she gets angry over small things. She remains isol...  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. She may have PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). She needs to follow the below guideline to deal with her problem. It will help her. She should do exercise daily for 30 to 45 minutes like at least going for a walk. She should do medit...  Read Full »

I overthink and am very sensitive. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 19-year-old overthinker. I am very sensitive. I fear that anyone who walks into my life will just leave me easily though I have not witnessed it. This constant fear makes me avoid conversations when I am about to get closer to anyone. I even think that my parents do not prioritiz...  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to help with your health queries. I can understand your problem. You have emotional attachment issues. You need to learn one thing that is, nothing is permanent in life. People will come and go. You need to do what you want to do. Do not depend on a person. D...  Read Full »

I have been experiencing mood swings and depression since I had a baby. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I think I am crazy and depressed, and unhappy. I am young and have a baby. Everything seems perfect, but I still feel negative and overthink a lot.  Read Full »


Dr. Saurav Kumar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I understand your situation perfectly, but you have given a very short briefing about yourself. How old is your child, and since when do you have this feeling? Is it after your child's birth, or is it from before? How is your sleep? Are you a...  Read Full »

I masturbate and overthink about erection quality. Kindly help.

Query: Hello Doctor, I am concerned about my erection. I am 23 years old male. I do work out regularly. I do not masturbate for 2 to 3 weeks but I do masturbate for five times in two days then take a gap for two weeks. When I am in a gap, I do not masturbate but I overthink that it will affect my erection ...  Read Full »


Dr. Rajesh Jain

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com, I understand your concern. Do not worry. Weak erections or premature ejaculation seem to be due to excessive masturbation habits, lack of exercise, lack of proper sleep, and lack of proper nutrition. medicines alone will not work permanently to improve your urogenital s...  Read Full »

I suffer from depression, loneliness, and overthinking after moving to a new city. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from depression for the past five months. I am finding it difficult to get adjusted to a new city and new life. I am not able to communicate with anyone and I feel lonely. I am getting sick very often and not able to stop overthinking. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Sometimes it takes time to get adjusted to a new place and it can give you stress. You may have a major depressive disorder. There is non-pharmacological management for your depression. I suggest you follow a few instru...  Read Full »

I am not able to sleep at night. Please advise.

Query: Hi doctor, I cannot sleep at night. Although my head is hurting throughout the day and I know that it is because of not sleeping I still cannot sleep, overthinking all night, and because of this, I have really bad acne now. I do not know how to put my mind at ease and sleep. Can you please help me?  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Close your eyes and concentrate on breathing and relax your whole body. Make comfortable ambient for your sleep means dark rooms, no noise, no mobile or TV at least half an hour before sleep. Drink warm milk for sleep induction. Wear comfortable and loose clothes, wash ...  Read Full »

I tend to react to circumstances that cross my mind which leads to anxiety. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I tend to react to circumstances that cross my mind. They mostly give me anxiety. This has been bothering me for the past seven years. What should I do? Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. You might be suffering from significant depression. There are non-pharmacological ways to treat depression. I suggest you do so by adhering to the recommendations below. Every day for 30 to 45 minutes, you should...  Read Full »

What is the underlying cause of my persistent and repetitive negative thoughts, that are impacting my sleep, studies, and overall well-being?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old female. I overthink, particularly about the future. These thoughts keep flooding my mind, making me feel sad and hopeless. I often search the internet for answers and find relief temporarily, but negative thoughts resurface.Despite having a supportive and understandi...  Read Full »


Dr. Aditya Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your first query consult is on us! I suggest that you screen yourself for OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder). You can do a self-rating test like the Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale, which you can easily find in the internet. If the results suggest the possibili...  Read Full »

What causes anxiety, irritability, and lack of confidence?

Query: Hi doctor, I am very anxious about things that I should not be doing on a daily basis. A lot of the time, I feel like I cannot help it. I get very irritated, and I feel very on edge for no reason. When I go out, I cannot talk to people. I avoid being in groups because I feel like I am being judged. ...  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. It is not abnormal. Your symptoms are just age-related tantrums. It is an adolescent issue. You do not need any medications. If overthinking affects your daily work and social function, then you need treatmen...  Read Full »

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