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I am constantly worrying about little things and I am emotional most of the time. Please advice.
Query: Hello doctor, I am constantly worrying about little things and I am emotional most of the time. I feel tired all day. Please advice. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and related low mood symptoms are quite common in adolescents. It is positive that you are insightful about your symptoms and seeking help. Have an open talk with your parents and trusted family members about your worries and diffic... Read Full »
Is it safe to take Cabergoline for erectile dysfunction due to Prozac?
Query: Hi doctor, I take Prozac 40 mg for a long time as a constant treatment by the specialist for GAD and SAD (chronic case). My weight is 93 kg, and my height is 175 cm. I take Crestor 2.5 mg daily. I do not have any other problems or illnesses. I am doing nearly well on Prozac, comparable with other S... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am happy to give you a second opinion on your problem. I can see the dilemma regarding your GAD (generalized anxiety disorder) treatment and erectile dysfunction (ED). I like to summarize your problems. You have, 1) Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). 2) Soc... Read Full »
I have been struggling with anxiety for four years. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I have anxiety. It has been four years now, and I have done nothing about it. It started when I was held back a year in school, and lost all my friends. I had to make new friends and was embarrassed. But I have moved on, and I still have anxiety. It gets worse when I am at school. Please ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your first query consult is on us! I will need more details to be sure, but let me give you some ideas of what the situation probably is, and what you need to do about it. The anxiety you have mentioned is present all throughout the day, most of the days, or in some ... Read Full »
I cannot smile for more than 4 seconds. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 16 years old and not good. I have a smile issue. I think it started before 5 years if I am not wrong. I feel like I cannot put a smile for more than 3 to 4 seconds ,and sometimes I think it trembles. My smile is very uncomfortable and weird. This whole thing has caused me social anxi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Smile is a complex process executed by a group of muscles and nerves. If you are having difficulty while smiling, then it could be because of psychological or organic cause. Psychological cause includes anxiety disorders, and organic cause includes nerve damage. I would ... Read Full »
I get intimidated by others, forget words, and start stammering. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 38-year-old male. I am married and I have a child. I have difficulty in sleeping at night. But I always feel sleepy. I forget things easily. I have low concentration and I am lethargic. I have confusion to take a decision. I have low self-esteem with low confidence. I feel like ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms are typically seen in major depressive disorder. It is common to have it in 1 in 4 males and 1 in 8 females. It occurs due to reduced levels of certain neurotransmitters such as serotonin in the body. It reduces the stress-handling capacity of the brai... Read Full »
Please suggest a drug with less side effect than Paroxetine for treating social anxiety disorder.
Query: Hello doctor, I was affected by a social anxiety disorder. For the last two years, I first used Inderal for one year and then Paroxetine (SSRI) 20 mg for the second year. When I used SSRI for one year, my problem fully recovered, and later on, by doctors advise, I left the tablets. Now, 25 days pass... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are reporting a relapse of some social anxiety symptoms after discontinuation of Paroxetine SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) medication. Depending on the extent of your social anxiety symptoms, you have two options: 1) If anxiety is predominantly s... Read Full »
I suspect of having anxiety. How can I manage it?
Query: Hello doctor, I suppose I am suffering from anxiety. Also, I get scared of certain people or situations where I feel that I will be judged. Always, I think that people are judging me on whatever I do. So, I get anxious. This is a pattern since long. I understand that I can overcome it, as I find tha... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your problem. Feelings that people are judging you, becoming conscious when people are around you could be occurring due to anxiety, most likely social anxiety. This should be evaluated properly. Do you have difficulty in talking with strangers or ladi... Read Full »
Which medication should I use for OCD and social anxiety?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from OCD and social anxiety since I was ten years old. Today, I went to a psychiatrist, and she asked me to have a medication, which is a sertraline medication. She said that she was going to give me another tablet that contained sertraline, too. But she said she ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your problem and situation. Both are the same. There is no difference. Sometimes, there is a difference in efficacy due to company quality. If there is a standard company, then it may have good quality and effect. Yes, it will surely help you with your... Read Full »
I become depressed, worried, and withdrawn when I gain weight. What should I do next?
Query: Hi doctor, I feel like being overweight is making me shy, depressed, and anxious. I do not like to socialize because I feel like what I am saying is stupid and just embarrassing myself. I tried diets, but they did not work. I tried having gastric surgery, but with my insurance, it would be too exp... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. You see, the only person you should care about is yourself. Yes, you require therapy for your morbid obesity, for which you must see a professional, but no matter the circumstances, it is unfair to punish yourself. Stressi... Read Full »
How can I get rid of social anxiety?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 29 year old male. I have been suffering from social anxiety. Following are the consequences that I am facing through in my daily life: I am not at all confident to talk with new persons, especially in group meetings. My heartbeat used to raise and I will forget things to be dis... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and social phobia. I can understand your concern. I have read through your history and from that, it is clearly evident that you have anxiety spectrum disorder. The symptoms like difficulty in talking with persons, increase... Read Full »