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I was doing fine with Nexito 5 Mg for years, recently few months before I started getting memory issues like, sometimes suddenly I couldn't recall the things immediately. So I didn't wanted to make it still worse and decided to stop medication.After Psychotherapist advice I stopped taking allopathic anxiety medication since 2 months. But after sto

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Please visit again your treating doctor and discuss everything with him. ... Read More

Ive been reliving this one memory at least twice a day for months now . And at first I just ignored it , but like it's a habit for me to relive it now and I have anxiety and depression. I don't know if I have PTSD or what's wrong with me

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you are having feeling of pseudo dementia. kindly consult a near by psychiatrist you may be suffering from an adjustment disorder or mixed anxiety depression. ... Read More

Hello respected doctors I am 23 years male I am facing health issues like weak memory low confidance and anxiety I am avoiding people and feeling shy all time n introvert poor concentration and behaving in a childish way low thinking ability heart beat is fast with fear and frustration please advise me .Thank you

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Your symptoms are suggestive of an anxiety disorder, most likely social anxiety disorder. There may also be underlying anxious personality traits aggravating the situation. meet a Psychiatrist or clin ... Read More

This is Goutam Santra age 32 From Kolkata , I have anxiety, fear, panic from childhood, I felt sometime dizzy and light headed also, so 7 year ago I went to a nurologist, who suggest me 1.betacap tr 40(propranolol) 2. Zaptra12.5 (paroxitine+clonazepam) 3. Brain MRI, he found two very small spot on MRI on (left besal ganglia) So he also suggest cl

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First of all without doctor advice do not skip or reduce medicine dose everything has its effect on your body. Consult the doctor who advised then discuss with him your concerns surely doctor will adv ... Read More

Hello doctor Goutam here, I m 30 years old, I have some anxiety,mania,virtigo problem from childhood,4years ago a neurologist suggest me some blood check up and MRI brain,Blood report all are ok BP also ok 115/75 but in MRI there is some small spot in left besal ganglia, so he suggested me clopitab75 for three month, betacap tr 40 and zaptra 12.5,

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Consult neurologist ... Read More

Hello doctor Goutam here, I m 30 years old, I have some anxiety,mania,virtigo problem from childhood,almost 5years ago a neurologist suggest me some blood check up and MRI brain,Blood report all are ok BP also ok 115/75 but in MRI there is some small spot in left besal ganglia,  so he suggested me clopitab75 for three month, betacap tr 40 and

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I sense mostly anxiety symptoms in you, dont know what exactly you mean when you say mania, since most psychiatry treatments involve both counseling and medication and you have already tried some meds ... Read More

This is Goutam Santra age 31 From Kolkata , I have anxiety,fear, paniking from my childhood, I felt some time dizzy and light headed also, so 5.5 year ago I went to a nurologist, who suggest me 1.betacap tr 40(propranolol) 2.Zaptra12.5(paroxitine+clonazepam) 3. Blood tests and Brain MRI Then the Blood reports ware normal, but he found some small s

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There could be other reasons for your memory disturbances or stress itself. ... Read More

Does anxiety cause persistent memory loss, inability to concentrate, problems with comprehension. I always have these problems and due to this getting frustrated, can't remember books,and can't clear exams . I am wondering if it is anxiety or depression. I don't think i have any of them and its difficult to believe its anxiety. I have met many doct

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Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness, unease, or worry that typically occurs in the absence of an imminent threat and it may also interfere with your daily routines making you feel abnormal and helples ... Read More

I have anxity from my childhood, some time i feel dizzines i feel depressed then i visit a neurologist. He suggest me betacap tr 40 and amixide h, and some blood test and mri of brain.blood test are normal, mri report: "prominent lacunes in left basal ganglia extending to internal capsule possibly sequelae of ischaemia". Then doctor said just two v

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do meditation and yoga try to reduce medicines doses after consulting your doctor ... Read More

How I can improve my memory as I forget things very easily and how anxiety issues can be overcome or is it is a type of illness.

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Anxiety Is known to affect concentration and it might be causing forgetfulness. Kindly consult a psychiatrist for anxiety. ... Read More

From past 3 year i was suffering from anxiety Andin past 2 year the symptoms was intense Made my life to hard i started avoiding things a lot stayed home more the time my sypmtoms are - Brain fog, overthinking , intrusive thaughts,Racing thaughts, disconnection feeling dp-dr, Sleeping problem insomnia,restlessness, heartpaplitation, coldsweat, p

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Hi..you may also need medicines for treatment of Anxiety. Consult online for treatment ... Read More

I had good memory power before 8 - 10 years. But now I am really struggling to recall my memory and most of the memories are fading from my brain. I have a crystal clear memory on things and events before 10 years. But now this memory loss is affecting my work and daily life. Is there any real and permanent solution for this issue. Please help me &

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It's very young age to have memory loss Did you have any history of traumatic injury ? Sevete anxiety or depression could be a cause , if you having that get a counselling done ... Read More

How to analyse Dementia Alzheimer's memory loss? How to know if i may be prone to memory loss. I have been suffering central nervous system nerve damage. Im on pregabalin nt 75mg twice daily & ciplar la 40mg daily. Tramazac 50mg on sos basis. Headset tablet or napra d 500mg for headache which i get very often. Kindly advice. I got type 2 diabet

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There are clinical tests for memory loss ... Read More

Vortioxetine 5 mg had zero visible improvement over 2 months, What is the probability of 10 mg, or 20 mg working for my memory and cognition problems?

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Unlikely. If nil improvement, no need to increase. ... Read More

I've been dealing with stress for 6 months. It has now evolved into something that's always bothering me like chest pain, nausea, anxiety, nightmares,sleep paralysis a few times and in the sleep or in morning when I wake up I've this rapid heartbeat. Whenever I cry or overthink I can't eat for 3-4 days. Feeling of vomiting is permanent and even a l

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Your symptoms are treatable, and with a structured plan, you will start feeling relief within a few sessions.kindly connect with psychologist to resolve inner conflicts ... Read More

Suddenly he lost is memory and talking about young age thing. Unnecessary visualization he is doing and talking himself.2 days back it is started. Could you please suggest what I need to do . He is having only medicines for BP, diabetic every day. every day.

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What is the age & is there any trauma history ? ... Read More

Ive been suffering from memory issues since a few months now.Before my memory used to be so sharp and after waking up i feel worn out even when I get good night sleep.Sometimes i wake up though in the midnight hours between 3 to 4am out of nowhere and also get vivid dreams with raised heartbeats. I also dont remember what I basic things I had plann

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You may be having stress issues or thought disorder. Yu need to give more information. If possible you can call ... Read More

I just wanted to know what medicines are given for memory improvement and better concentration? I’m taking some depression medicine but i want to take something for this also. I know about the omega 3 and other vitamins but I'm talking about a medicine or something like that.

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Yes they will help. First let me understand your depression. Let me know in details associated all neurological issues as these medicines knr nutrients may interfere in that too. Dose matters ... Read More

I am 65 years of age. I have auditory hallucination problem which is more than 20 years. I starts treatment first time this week only in this 20 years. Sunday i went to psyctarist and the dr given riskon Is tablet. First two days dr told me to take half tablet, After two days take the full tablet for two weeks. From yesterday i taken full tablet.

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A little tiredness or mild forgetfulness can happen in the first week of Risperidone and usually gets better. These are not harmful side effects, so you don’t need to worry. Please continue the medici ... Read More

Ive a short term memory loss and absent mindedness since I suffered through alot of social and personal problems in my life related to health and family life too. And even after taking herbal medicines im still not able to get back the same sharp memory and mindfulness like before. Please help me treat this. Im not able to understand how do I get b

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Not easy to answer with the given details. Take a private consultation ... Read More

Since lockdown I have been having some anxiety and panic disorders. Although Im recovered to 70% sometimes I feel Im getting some weird sensation which is almost making me to feel Im gonna die. This happens only when Im in rest and not when Im working out or in intense activities. I later found its something like ectopic beats. Im having gastric, a

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Hi.. will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. Consult online for treatment ... Read More

Hey my age is 25 as of now, no beard and small moustache had gynecomastia but now operated last year and main importantly no memory means brain fog or concentration issues, can't think of anything or focus. My last testosterone levels are 320ng/dl and pre diabetic too No doctor has given me problem treatment of my disease as of now please help me

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Hello , i m a student , i struggle with headache during study plus my memory and concentration power is low , and i am in fatigue during the day , what should i do, can i use brahmi and ashwgandha tabletss, can it make some change in my memory power , stress , headache and fatigue?,which is better to take ,brahmi or ashwgandha or anything elsee

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Tq for you question First of all u should correct the causative factor for it ,for example sleeping less or taking too much stress's,or untime eating schedule. Medicine wise ashwagandha is best for u ... Read More

Why do i think so much that i get anxiety attack ,thinking about future and think over things i can't control

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Hi It sounds like your mind is stuck in a loop of “what if” thoughts, replaying scenarios about the future and things you can’t actually control. This is a classic pattern of overthinking + intoleranc ... Read More

Sir I have anxiety since 5 years ...I always think about heart attacks..is that possible that I can get heart attacks...and I want to known that whenever I see heart attacks in gym ..I think a lot that in anxiety is it safe to go in gym

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At your age, risk of heart attack is very low. What you feel is mostly due to anxiety. Exercise and going to the gym are safe and actually help reduce anxiety. Start slowly and consult a doctor if you ... Read More

I have anxiety problem since one year, doctor prescribed nexito 10 mg in night with indral 10 mg tab two times but problem still persist can we use ayurved medicine with allopathic plz suggest ayurved medicine

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Heyy I can help you better with further treatment course needed. U can connect me via whatsapp on seven zero eight two zero two two zero six two. ... Read More

How to always keep brain young and powerful, I'm always forgeting things that I study so please tell me things things that could help me with forgetfulness and increase memory power regardless of age, i have a mental health condition called Schizophrenia, is it because of this mental issue?

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Yes it can be that due to schizophrenia you have memory issue You need to get evaluated for your memory with a neurologist or psychiatrist personally and then come to a diagnosis of memory or focus i ... Read More

I am consulting regarding some memory related issues I have been expericing .I have noticed increasing difficulty in recalling gernal knowledge and familier facts such as name of everyday objects,price of the products that I sell everyday which I understood may be related to sematic memory loss.These changes have been affective my daily functioning

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Get an MRI Brain P+C done ... Read More

My mom is 72 years with bp and diabetes which are under control, she is loosing memory recently, she forgets everything for 2 to 3 mins and gains her memory back , not sure whom to contact, please suggest treatment or tests

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It must be old age related dementia. Is there Alzheimer’s in family? ... Read More

I got seizure cuz of alcohol withdrawal on 21 feb just one but after that i m having memory issue like weak memory forget little things (ekdum se bhul jata hu fir forcefull thinking karne pe dhyan aata hai )also sometime i got confuse got ct brain done it came normal but why ia this happening is it permanent or temporary effect of seizure like norm

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Alcohol by itself can cause cognitive deficits as well as seizures and sometimes the medications used to treat like benzos. Consult your psychiatrist on how to address the issue. Good luck. ... Read More

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