I act negatively to get attention from people. Please help.
Hi doctor,
I become attached to people more easily, and I crave attention from the people I do connect to. I find myself wanting to act out negatively to get this attention from them, such as by starving myself, so they notice I have lost weight, or by self-harming in prominent places instead of hiding it. I do not want to worry anyone and hate myself for craving attention like this. But, I do not know how to make it stop. I have never told anyone about this and usually try to hide my emotions. This issue has been present for about seven years. In the past, I have engaged in different forms of self-harm as well as periods of fasting, self-induced vomiting, and laxative abuse to lose weight.
17 Apr 2024 - 1 min read
What is an alternative treatment for ADHD if Vyvanse is not suitable?
Hello doctor,
I take Vyvanse 60 mg once per day for adult ADHD inattentive type. I have to take it every day or I cannot function at work. Vyvanse has pretty much no effect on me though. I might lose my job. If I took a week off of Vyvanse, would it reset my tolerance? Because I might be able to request a week off of work and convince them that I will be back and ready after this adjustment. Would it work? (I have only been on Vyvanse for four weeks. Before that, I was prescribed Adderall 20 mg three times a day. I have been on ADHD medication since 2013.) I am asking this because my psychiatrist is apparently out of the office until the 20th. Please help.
20 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
Why do I feel suicidal and depressed after taking anti-depression medicines?
Hi doctor,
Please give your opinion on the attached medicines. I am feeling more depressed while taking these medications instead of them treating me. I think I will die with these pills. My stomach is also upset, and I am unable to think anything. I am having suicidal thoughts or feel like killing someone else in my anger. I have a big mood and personality change whenever I feel depressed. Please suggest if I need to take these pills or should I change my psychiatrist.
13 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
How to reduce the anger of my son?
Hi doctor,
My son is very aggressive and sensitive, short temper, and gets panicky, hyper, and angry quickly. He could not listen to any good suggestions or guidance. He does not have mental resistance. However, he is very sincere about his studies. He has got 83% marks in his studies. Now, he is preparing for the board exam. He tries a lot to study but gets pressured. He suffered from brain fever at the age of 2.5 years. I have tried to give him Ayurveda brain tonics like Shankhapushpi, fig, etc. But after taking those, he became more violent. There is no problem with sleeping. He plays cricket very well. He has good knowledge of computers, mobile, etc. How to reduce anger and increase the mind resistance in my son? I request you to guide me properly and suggest any medicine to solve his problem.
13 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
How to overcome my strange anxiety?
Hi doctor,
I have a strange anxiety that something will happen to my loved ones whenever they go out. What shall I do?
12 Feb 2024 - 1 min read
