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I've been in a depression for a long time now. I've consulted few doctors before but didn't work. I get anxiety attacks due to which I self-harm. I'm suffering from eating disorder as well. I often have suicidal thoughts.

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Dear client,ur suicidal tendencies and self harming behaviour need proper psychological evaluation in the form of projective tests . I strongly recommend u to visit nearest psychiatrist in ur city on ... Read More

I just want to know who is the best person to consult about these conditions. I was previously diagnosed with anxiety. I was hospitalised multiple times for trying to kill myself. Recently, I have been feeling down and I have these suicidal thoughts again. I wasn't prescribed any medications back then.

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Hello. First and foremost, you need to consult a psychiatrist if you’ve been having suicidal thoughts lately. They might prescribe you medications that will help you to manage anxiety and low mood at ... Read More

Iam a 21M and iam just only joined a new company as a fresher by leaving ny home town.I always feels low and i fear of everything i don't have self confidence.I have depression and anxiety frequently...My daily life is ruining by these things.Need help

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Hello there. It is very natural to feel stress during any major change in our lives. But, when these emotions become so overwhelming, that they start affecting you personally, professional, than rath ... Read More

I am 24 year old female. I've been suffering from depression since I was in school because being a girl has been a regret for my mother, i accepted that but many problems added later on as I grew up. Watching family problems and lack of friends​ lead to me having anxiety attacks. I did not visit a specialist ever for this complaint as I am too asha

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Hi. I went through your query in detail and can understand what you must be going through. You have faced a lot in your life and your early experiences in life have left unresolved conflicts within. C ... Read More

My mother Mrs. Kamla met with an accident in jan 2010 . She had 2 neurosurgery after the accident. Due to injury in her brain there is speech problem and paralysis on half side of the body which resulted in limping in her walking. Though she has recovered physically but somewhere in her sub conscious mind there is deep trauma of this incident which

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I agree reprogramming will. Be useful to gain back confidence.. I suggest her to seek a psychological Counselor for a therapy.. ... Read More

Self confidence is decreasing day by day. I feel that my parents just love my elder sister who recently got married. My choices, opinions don't matter to them. No one really cares about me,my mental and physical health and doesn't think i am responsible enough to handle anything. I was diagnosed with epilepsy and pancreatic tumour in 2014 due to w

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Hi dear, your unaddressed feelings are making you feel overwhelmed and all this is interfering significantly with your overall ability to function with a relaxed mind . You need to address your feelin ... Read More

Suffering from depression and low self esteem from 2011 onwards and no control on thoughts and anxiety problems

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U know ur problem is anxiety, over mental stress and depression. To treat this we have to take total case history of urs.Point out every causes that bothers u.And treat each point. Consult psychologis ... Read More

I am having problem of depression, anxiety, low self esteem, low self confidence, mood swings, no interest in any activities, social anxiety etc. from last 3 year or more. Whom to consult psychiatry or psychologist? Help me to overcome this.

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Depression and anxiety can arise from physical issues. A psychiatrist can evaluate and treat accordingly. Talk to a psychiatrist. ... Read More

Extremely stressed, beyond a normal anxiety attack and my depression is through the roof. Self worth is gone what do I do.

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You should first see a Psychiatrist. ... Read More

Hi, I am going with an issue of low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. I have a very loving partner, family but still, i am not happy. It's been long since I am like this. I am socially awkward, an introvert, hardly gel up with people, feel nervous all the time, and not able to express my thoughts and ideas properly in the workplace. My work is

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Hi. It must be difficult to be able to live with so much pressure from all the above mentioned symptoms. The good thing is your support system in form of a loving family and husband. The good news is ... Read More

I have anxiety problem last 10 years ... My bp always 130/90 Some time my heart rate fast due to anxiety... I have hypochondriasis My medicine Morning time fludac 10 Bed time olapazine 2.5 Just one months take this medicine.. Pls give me proper knowledge... 130/90 BP HIGH CAN ITS BO DOWN

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U r prescribed good medicine. 130/ 90 Almost normal. Yet Change life style n diet plan drastically first for two months it will be 130/ 80 or 120/ 80. Add walk regularly 40 min. ... Read More

Im suffering from anxiety and panic attacks since 2011 till now i feel weekly wise whenever it hits me i feel i will die soon like i can't breath properly and i feel like my neck muscles hold tight my air pipe and that time i take breath very hardly and to breathe heavily due to this problem i can not go out side from home even alone not go out sid

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You should consult a psychiatrist and be on prescription as soon as possible because it is a management disorder that you don’t need to suffer from . ... Read More

I am suffering from anxiety and depression and there are some questions which I keep on asking myself during this time . 1. Does this feeling ever end ? 2. People say don't take medicine as it affects kidneys. But we know you have to take medication for this. 3. Why I have mood disorders during this period? Sometimes I am very happy and sometime

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Hii Anxiety and depression can make your mind a battlefield one moment you feel light and hopeful, and the next, heavy and helpless. The truth is, yes, this feeling does end. It doesn’t vanish overnig ... Read More

I am on nexito 10mg and inderal LA 40mg.My main concern is excessive self taking by creating imaginary scenerios.I have tried writing it on paper and other techniques.But nothing much effective.So someone please tell the best way to get rid of it or to even control it

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Visit a psychiatrist . ... Read More

Currently I am taking antidepressants but the psychiatrist is not explaining things correctly and it is my right to know about my condition...he prescribed me paroxetine 25 and clomipramine 25 but both medicine is making me weak and sleepy...so I want to take bupropion 150 twice a day and clomipramine 25 in night as same and buspirone for anxiety b

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Tell your doctor about your condition, your medication will be changed accordingly. ... Read More

I had consulted Dr.Tariq Ahmad Bhat on 08 February 2025 through Practo to treat Anxiety, Depression. Got relief. Again I have been suffering from Anxiety and Depression since 29thJuly 2025. Due to non availability of Dr. Tariq Ahmad Bhat in Practo, I had consulted Dr.S.K.Singh locally at Guwahati Assam on 18th July, 2025. During this one month th

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I have been diagnosed with anxiety recently by a psychiatrist but I was hallucinating as well as going through mild depression. The dr has prescribed me Roxbel CR and Serenace. Now the thing is I have been laughing for no reason and getting very aggressive for the past few days. What could be the reason ?

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I can see how unsettling this feels. Sudden laughing, aggression, and mood shifts often point to how your brain is reacting to both the illness and the medication. Sometimes medicines meant to calm ca ... Read More

I am 21 years old and I am dealing with depression and anxiety. It is really difficulty for me as a med student to do my tasks and to study.

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You can consult me online. ... Read More

Hello doctors Me and my husband have issues and for which we both are not in contact for 1 months and it's causing loneliness, depression,panic attack some times. I just want to resolve our issues but whenever we are trying to discuss we end up with more arguments and fights.its becoming a vicious cycle now. Is there any way to end all these.

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It sounds like you are going through a very painful and exhausting time in your marriage. The lack of communication, repeated arguments, and the impact on your emotional wellbeing can feel overwhelmin ... Read More

Social anxiety- I am suffering from problem of social anxiety since my childhood. Talking to people, going to shops, public gathering events was very anxious and difficult for me. So i used to avoid these. Whenever i used to come home for holidays from school, i used to stay inside my home only. With time the social anxiety has reduced. Depressio

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🙏 Namaste, From your description, it appears you are experiencing a combination of Mansik Vikaras (psychological imbalances) mainly Chittodvega (anxiety) and Vishad (depression). In Ayurveda, ... Read More

Hi I am suffering from Anxiety and Depressive disorder. Doctor has prescribed Tab Pari CR 12.5 and LOPEZ MD 2 Mg and Pranoval SR 40. I am taking these medicines for last 2 weeks but not finding much relief. Ca you please suggest if there are other medicines that I should be taking. Not getting proper sleep in the night and always feel fearful.

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Sometimes these medicine take time to act … if they dont help after a month , you can ask your doctor to try a different one . Medication is correct for your diagnosis. Try adding yoga and exercise in ... Read More

I have been dealing with anxiety and depression. I have been on medications but now I feel tired of medications, and so I am unable to take them properly. i stay demotivated. I have suddenly become irritated at smallest of things. I am not able to focus or give my best in anything not even work.I feel like pushing everyone away. I feel like I am be

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Thank you for sharing what you are going through. It sounds like you have been feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, and it is understandable that managing both your emotions and medications has become d ... Read More

I have been experiencing ongoing emotional distress related to my current job. I joined one month ago, resigned in between due to stress, but rejoined to avoid being unemployed. Since returning, I have been subjected to gossip and a toxic work environment. The work assigned includes tasks that I find unnecessary and unrelated to my core job profile

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Do the psychodiagnostic assessment and Start with SSRI medications.. ... Read More

Hi, I m suffering from anxiety due to some own health issues now cured, tensed all time, social anxiety as i am introvert, Performance Pressure, but when i go to washroom my anxiety goes away immediately and when i came back from washroom, it comes back Due to this i started going to washroom many times a day for 30-40 minutes each time I don't kno

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You need to connect with psychiatrist and psychologist ... Read More

I m years 35years old..I m having ocd thoughts.. restlessness.. depression.. anxiety..isomnia..for that doctor prescribed me white cedar 100ml LM potency..everyday one full tap empty stomach...is it safe to take this medicine every day..? How to solve insomnia issue..

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Constitutional homeopathic medicine is best effective for your all complaints. You will get permanent cure with homeopathic constitutional medicine because I had cure many similar cases. Need more d ... Read More

I am 35years old..I have medicine allergy.. recently due to a traumatic situation I going through I have developed depresseion anxiety with repeative negetive thoughts..all the time feeling like somthing happened to me..I m losing control..doctor prescribed me Relixol two times a day..cilapam at night..alphadep..and total Q10..I m afraid should I t

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Thank you for sharing—what you're going through sounds very difficult, and it’s completely normal to feel unsure about starting multiple medicines, especially with a history of allergies. ... Read More

Depression and anxiety issue of the patient. She is nit felling well especially during the nights. She has to take pills to take sleep. She has lots of issue going through her mind which couldn't let her sleep properly.

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It is better if the patient takes consultation herself. Motivate her to go to a psychiatrist or book a session online. ... Read More

From 3yrs i m taking stalopam 10 and well tolerated but due to my anxiety increase my doc added petrilbeta 10.after that I feel good. but I feel very tired and lazy and full body pain.do all medicine have this side efects or what should I do I m confused to continue .

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Take therapy side by side ... Read More

I m suffering from depression and anxiety from last 3yrs .i m taking stalopam 10mg daily and I tolerate it .few months before my anxiety started increasing so my doc added petrilbeta 10mg for 3months.it have good efect I feel good and relaxed but I feel very tired and fatigue and low energy and shortness of breath so what should I do .

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You have good response of the medications prescribed to you. There are various factors that may be the cause of fatigue & other symptoms that you have mentioned such as low haemoglobin, hypothyroidism ... Read More

Is there any need of EEG test in case of as always fatigue anxiety and Depression since last 7-8 years?

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Hi.. yes. Sometimes cardiac problems can cause anxiety and medicines used for anxiety can cause cardiac problems. However will need further details regarding the medicines used, their dosages etc to a ... Read More

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