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My daughter has been suffering from depression. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My 27-year-old daughter has been suffering from depression for many years. She was never been treated, as she finds it hard to see a doctor due to social phobia or anxiety and is unable to make or answer phone calls. We want to take her to a doctor for medication and wondering what me... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your situation and your daughter's problem. She may have a major depressive disorder. There is non-pharmacological management for depression. She should try to follow the below guidelines to deal with it, and it will help her: She should do exercise... Read Full »
I am struggling with the lasting effects of childhood trauma. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30-year-old woman struggling with the lasting effects of childhood trauma. Growing up, I experienced significant emotional and physical abuse that has left deep scars on my mental well-being. Even though years have passed, I find myself constantly haunted by memories and overwhelm... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your problem and situation. Childhood trauma can have lasting effects on mental health and well-being, potentially leading to conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adulthood. Traumatic e... Read Full »
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 »
What is the treatment for PTSD, depression and anxiety?
Query: Hello doctor,What is your recommendation for someone with PTSD, depression, and anxiety? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If a person is suffering from PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder), depression and anxiety, they will probably need a combination of medication and psychological therapy to manage their condition. Lexapro (Escitalopram) is a good antidepressant that can be helpful in... Read Full »
I developed PTSD due to childhood trauma. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have a history of childhood trauma and suspect it may be affecting my mental health. Can you provide insights into the connection between childhood trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as well as potential psychological approaches or therapies based on my unique experienc... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. I can understand your problem and situation. Childhood trauma can indeed have a significant impact on mental health, and it is not uncommon for individuals who have experienced trauma to develop conditions like ... Read Full »
How can I help my friend who is suffering from PTSD?
Query: Hi doctor, How can I help my friend who is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of the trauma she experienced as a child? What strategies or coping mechanisms can I provide as a concerned friend to help her deal with the effects of her prior traumas, and how can I help create an... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your situation and the problem of your friend. You are a great friend and trying to help your friend is an excellent thing. I will give you some guidelines and suggestions which can help you and your friend. When you are going to support a friend with PT... Read Full »
I have a history of childhood trauma and PTSD. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have a history of childhood trauma and have been experiencing symptoms that seem indicative of post-traumatic stress disorder. How does childhood trauma contribute to the development of PTSD, and what psychological approaches or therapies are effective in addressing the long-term impac... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your problem and situation. I will try my best to give you enough details about PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). Childhood trauma can significantly contribute to the development of PTSD later in life. Trauma experienced during childhood, such as... Read Full »
I need some guidance as I always feel sad and helpless. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have always been a sad person throughout my life, and when I was small, my father used to hit and scold me for very small mistakes. I have no confidence in myself. I get scared very easily. I have dyslexia, and recently I am not able to concentrate on my studies and anything. My father... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD is an anxiety disorder caused by very stressful, frightening, or distressing events. A person with PTSD often relie... Read Full »
Can I experience pain all over my body due to poor posture?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 35-year-old male. My weight is 58 kg, and my height is 174 cm. I am doing yoga, and some basic basketball exercises 2 to 3 times a week. Overall I am doing a sitting job and having a healthy diet, taking vitamins, good progress in yoga, working on my posture, no alcohol, no smokin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I passed carefully through your question and reviewed your X-ray images carefully, and would explain that your symptoms could be related to a wrong posture during childhood. Still, I do not see anything serious in your X-ray studies. For this reason, I would recomme... Read Full »
Why is my father having a sudden change in his behavior?
Query: Hello doctor,My father has a history of being severely abused, physically and mentally, by his parents. He is a great father and a kind man. Two weeks ago this switched, he is now angry, aggressive, threatening, and convinced that me and my family are against him. He once threatened suicide with a g... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If this change that you have mentioned is sudden then it is most likely that he needs proper medical attention. He will have to provide me with more details about his behavioral changes and the reason behind them. It has nothing to do with what he experienced in the pa... Read Full »