Intrusive repetitive thoughts are persistently stuck thoughts, images, and ideas in the mind. There are a few common ones: sexual, negative, hallucinatory, suicidal, and violent ideas. Such notions are common since they can be situational. When they do not disappear over time, they become a source of concern. Hallucinatory intrusive thoughts are linked to mental diseases like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Intrusive, repetitive thoughts are temporary, but they require medical attention if they persist or interfere with daily life.
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I find it difficult to focus on my studies. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a student and I like to watch cartoons a lot and read comics. I want to study but I am not able to focus and put my mind to study. Whenever I plan on studying, my thoughts are filled with events of comics. How can I put these thoughts out of my mind? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I completely understand that you feel concerned and would like to increase your concentration in your studies due to preoccupation with your thoughts. Low concentration in studies could be due to various reasons. For instance, negative experiences at schools or ... Read Full »
I want to rid myself of unwanted thoughts. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a medical college student. My age is 20 and my weight is 83.7 lbs. I have obsessive compulsive disorder for a year. Also, before a year I suffered with deep distress. I cried and scolded myself. I always remember my beautiful past life. I liked to become a doctor in my first attempt,... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, I congratulate you for entering into medical course and wish you a great life ahead. I think your main issue currently is unwanted thoughts in your mind. This can be a residual symptom of obsessive compulsive disorder. Last year, when the stress in life ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My problem is I can not see dirty things. After seeing such things as wet areas, dustbins, toilet seats, and dirty corners, I just feel like vomiting. And my mind constantly thinks about those things. When I close my eyes, I imagine dirty things like dirty wet areas, sinks, and washbas... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. Based on the description of your complaints, I am of the opinion that you are suffering from a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder. The problem is characterized by 1. Obsessions: Repetitive intrusive thoug... Read Full »
I am an OCD patient and I am addicted to overthinking. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am an OCD patient who tends to overthink and has become addicted to excessive thinking. Although I am currently taking medication, I am seeking additional methods to break this thinking addiction. My excessive thinking is not always related to myself, it extends to any topic, even tho... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. First of all, I would like to inform you that Fluvoxamine (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) and Clomipramine (Tricyclic antidepressant) are the recommended drugs for OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder). I am unsure... Read Full »
How to stop the mind from repeating the same word over and over?
Query: Dear doctor, How to manage OCD without any medications? I got a word in my mind and it repeats every time in my mind. What is the practical way to rectify it? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. In my experience, it is close to impossible to control OCD behaviors without medications. It is due to a biochemical imbalance in your brain that needs to be corrected and that requires a course of psychiatric medications, which are safe and easily tolerated. Consult ... Read Full »
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