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I have premature ejaculation. How to stop it?
Query: Hello doctor,I am having premature ejaculation. How can I stop it from happening? It is killing my sex life. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Premature ejaculation is the commonest sexual problem among young males. Most commonly it is caused and associated with performance anxiety. When you are preoccupied with ideas of not staying enough in bed and or not satisfying your partner. You should visit a psychiatris... Read Full »
I am sensitive and fear socializing. Can medications help?
Query: Hello doctor, I am realizing that I am an extremely sensitive person. I fear socializing with people. I think too much about what people think about me. There is a lot of fear within me. When people scold me, I take it too deeply and even my mouth vibrates. It is conspicuously visible. I have a lot ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. What you have is social phobia, anxiety and mostly is a result of a hard or strict education in childhood. Here are some ways you can build your confidence in life in general and help you rid yourself of social anxiety: Accept who you are. We are all different. Some o... Read Full »
I find something strange with my dreams. What can I do?
Query: Hello doctor, Today, I felt something strange that I cannot understand. Normally, I sleep in the late morning. But, today while I was sleeping, suddenly I came out of my dream. But, I found that I am still dreaming. I was at a place that is not where I was supposed to be at that time. I was not in ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your question regarding dreams, yes, it is possible to have dreams within a dream and it is fairly normal. People when falling asleep, especially into a deep sleep do have such dreams, in which they feel like they are awake and experiencing everythi... Read Full »
I am suffering from anxiety and depression. Please suggest.
Query: Hello Doctor, I am suffering from anxiety and depression. My doctor prescribed 15mg of Mirap at night and 0.50mg of Clonazepam twice daily. And Clonazepam has to be halved after every 10 days. Is it fine? Need a second opinion. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Mirap is a Mirtazapine which is indicated for depression. In my professional experience, it is not as efficacious as the SSRIs such as Fluoxetine or Paroxetine or Citalopram. Mirap at the dosage of 15mg does help the patient to sleep better but it is also known for sig... Read Full »
Despite taking medication for OCD, I still feel sad. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) since last 10 years. Getting treated by a doctor with medicines. But I do not feel completely good. Many times I go into very sad mood. Please give me suggestions. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thanks for writing to us. Your answer is as follows: OCD is manageable with the help of regular psychiatric and therapeutic work. Only medicines can never treat OCD, neither managed completely. Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is paired with medical treatment to deal with obsessions and compu... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am 44 years old and have been dealing with anxiety and depression for many years. The use of anti-anxiety and antidepressant medications has led to impotence. What steps can I take? Your assistance is greatly appreciated.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Most likely, it is not primary impotence but secondary impotence (characterized by low libido, poor erection, and difficulties with ejaculation), which is often caused by many antidepressant medications. You have two options available to you. Firstly, you could consider ... Read Full »
I feel restless, sleepy, and sad all day. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am feeling very restless, sleepy, and crying the whole day. I have a feeling that I am suffering from depression. Please advise. Read Full »
Dr. Hardik Tusharkant Bambhania
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, I would like to know whether the way you are feeling has followed any stressful event or incident in your life. Also, how long you are feeling this way is also an important aspect to be known, to be able to call it depression. Nonetheless, I will answer you... Read Full »
Will cystic acne indirectly exacerbate anxiety and depression?
Query: Hello doctor, I would like to know the connection between cystic acne and mental health conditions, specifically the ways acne can indirectly exacerbate anxiety and depression. How often these issues occur together? What are the current theories for why they occur together so often? How are they t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As far as the connection between acne and mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression is concerned, definitely we as a psychologist come across such cases of young girls who develop an inferiority complex and doubt over their self-image due to the perceived... Read Full »
Are there any strategies or therapies to help improve the mental health of individuals with PCOS?
Query: Hello doctor, I have read about the impacts of PCOS on mental health, including an increased risk of anxiety and depression. Are there any strategies or therapies that can help improve the mental well-being of individuals with PCOS? Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Thank you for seeking help from a psychiatrist. I suggest you consider the following: Engage in daily exercises for 30 to 45 minutes, such as going for a walk, as it can uplift your mood. Practice meditation for 20 minute... Read Full »
Why do I feel fear and anxious all the time?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 26-year-old. I remain fearful and anxious 24 hours a day and always feel something terrible is happening. I have a habit of trying to listen to even very faint sounds outside the house. On the road, I always fear every approaching vehicle, no matter how far it is. Focusing on any... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. How are your mood, concentration on studies, daily activities, biological function, and appetite? Is there any family history? Do you have any thyroid disorders? How is your interaction with others? Do you have any suspicions? How many friend... Read Full »