An unpleasant, emotion is caused due to the anticipation or awareness of danger, which is accompanied by increased autonomic activity. Fear begins in the part called the amygdala of the brain. The signs of fear include faster breathing or shortness of breath, butterflies, or digestive changes, sweating, chills, and trembling muscles.
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I find it hard to face uncomfortable situations. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,How can I stop avoiding slight discomfort? I always try to escape from the situation I face, and it only gets me nowhere. I avoid meeting people and do not go to class because I am afraid of not doing enough. But, when I try to fix that, I do not like the emotions. It is very hard. Please ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your first query consult is on us! A slight discomfort is always there. It is not possible to do or be in a situation without discomfort. So you need to fight the situation and convert discomfort to comfort. Avoid flight and do fight. Everyone is different. So do not c... Read Full »
My mother is having anxiety and fear and she feels dull all the time. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,My mother is having anxiety and fear in day-to-day life. She feels dull all the time. She does not feel like doing anything. What should I do? Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. It seems your mother might be experiencing anxiety and depression together. Several factors could contribute to depression and anxiety. It is important to see if these issues are creating trouble for her in day-to-d... Read Full »
I am a 60-year-old male experiencing intense fear of death. How can I address this issue?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 60-year-old male with a height of 5 feet 2 inches and a weight of 136 pounds. I am not currently taking any medications. At times, I have experienced intense fear of death. How can I address this issue?Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.It is difficult to accurately determine the issue based solely on the brief description provided. A mind affected by depression often experiences excessive worry, including concerns about death, particularly when the individual is of an older age.Thank you. Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have lost my father and brother in the last four years. My father died in a road accident and my brother committed suicide. I feel alone inside my mother is with me, and my husband and his family are very supportive in this situation. But I have a constant feeling that I am alone,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. What you are going through is grief. The hurt of losing someone very close creates a hole in us. We feel lonely as we have lost a deep connection with ourselves. I do understand the sense of loss and the empty deep spot. What you are experiencing with other relatio... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My friend was caught by the police for an illegal activity that he did, and there is no relation between me for that activity. I thought that they will come and catch me without any genuine reason. I am afraid because my last call for him was when he was with the police. I did not slee... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. The situation that you faced is quite challenging. The reaction you had to the situation is also right. What you must have felt after the policeman is what any human could feel. I totally empathize. The react... Read Full »
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