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I have very poor mental health due to ongoing trauma witnessed as a child. Symptoms include: hypersensitivity, self harm, impulsivity, suicidal thoughts, low mood, awful self image, black and white views on people, excessive fear of abandonment, having weird flashbacks to traumatic events, panic attacks, extreme mood swings, unstable relationships

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I understand your concern. From whatever you have mentioned, looks like you have borderline emotionally unstable personality traits. However you would require a detailed evaluation by a nearby psychia ... Read More

In last few months, I have noticed my poor mental health leading to hazardous effect on overall health. My concentration power has reduced, along with my self-discipline. I have to now try to hard to achieve something that I want to, which is creating unnecessary stress. I have been pretty chilled-out and stress free guy normally, infact I have an

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Hi. Being in the same age group, I can understand how you feel. With great power comes great responsibility and stress as well. It is okay if you feel a little stressed out or not able to keep up with ... Read More

Unable to recall, anger, lack of confidence. Poor mental health, unhappy mental condition. Forgetfulness, speechless etc

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Loss of interest, decreased concentration and attention, feeling low and disturbed sleep or appetite are some of the signs of depression. Consult a psychiatrist who will assess you in detail. If you a ... Read More

I am worried about my poor health of my son. He weighs 10 kg approximately and doesn't like food, however he very active in nature. But worried how he will gain weight and be like other with his age. Please advise.

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Exclusively breastfed babies do tend to gain more slowly after three or four months compared to artificially (formula) fed babies but this is normal.  In some cases, however, an illness in the ba ... Read More

Tried many ways but can't get a proper health..physique is very poor..lean..tried workout in gyms..supplement tablets..but nothing worked..want a suggetion about what to do

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Start having one scoop ensure protein powder in one glass of milk bedtime!! Letme know d results ... Read More

Dear sir/mam As I have mental health is poor growth what can I doing I don't know being like child and woman habits want to change how

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Can't understand your question please clearly mention your problem. ... Read More

Health is poor at the age of 34. Tried ayurvedic treatment also for 3 months in 2013 , it worked and I gained 5-6 kg weight but when I stopped taking the medicine after 3 months, again I found myself in the same condition as I was earlier. Now also my weight is just 38 kg.

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Hi It is good thing if you have less weight and normal health. Without any physical disease. ... Read More

How to develop a good mental health naturally?.Can you please tell me ways by which I can improve my mental health.

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Mindfulness meditation ... Read More

I feel unsure about my mental health and have reason to believe it is in a bad shape.

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U need to consult a Psychiatrist and get evaluated. Counseling will be helpful and if required medicines can also be used. ... Read More

How do you define mental health?How is it important?how to overcome ?who is the right person to seek help

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Mental health is the state of our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act, and how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices in life. It impa ... Read More

I am loosing memories. I have been struggling with my mental health from a long time and now I am loosing memories of my childhood and other incidents as well I have tried several medications and got ketamine injections as well but nothing has worked I don't understand what's happening with me.

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Do consult ... Read More

I had a deep mental trauma from past 2 year and that altered my mental state after i feel sometimes ok and sometimes I fell extremely sad and loss of motivation and feeling alone and it's affecting my life

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I had deep mental trauma from past 2 years and that altered my mental state. I feel ok sometimes and i feel extremely sad and loss of motivation that is totally out of my control and this if affecting my life

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Please consult personally for detailed consultation ... Read More

I have struggled with mental health for long,i was healing from apl 2022(with proper medication). Then january 2025 arrived-I was insulted,humiliated,threatened,scolded constantly for no fault(i was very hardworking as a student) at school by few teachers.I cried everday back then(jan 2025).I was humiliated during my practical tests in early feb 20

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Thank you for sharing this. What you went through with repeated humiliation, threats and emotional distress sounds deeply upsetting, and it is understandable that the experience may have affected you ... Read More

I am not feeling well for a long time, I get irritated easily, my mood is also upset most of the time, get angry on the smallest things, i also have a habit of repeating things in my mind like checking the things i have done, from a few years i also take long time in taking shower or in the washroom, few days ago i also had acute diarrhoea around 1

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Plz consult psychatrist ,u can contact me for this mental illness ... Read More

Hello everyone! Can someone please help me? I am very (distressed). I am overthinking a lot, my mind is under stress and filled with too many thoughts, tension, and worry. I am a student, currently studying, and my mother is struggling with serious health conditions—heart failure, lung issues, as well as diabetes and high blood pressure. The

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Hi. It sounds like you’re carrying a huge emotional burden. Anyone in your situation would find it difficult to focus. When our mind is constantly worried about a loved one, it often goes into surviva ... Read More

I don't know what happened to my mental health in last 1.5-2 years. My habits are different from a normal person. I am not able to study . Due to this I get frequent urination. My career is on stake.please help

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Cousult a neurologist once ... Read More

I am a 26 year-old male. For the past 4–5 years, I have been experiencing a persistent lack of motivation and interest in almost everything. I often feel that I don’t have the energy or desire to study, work, or practice skills, even though I want to build a career. I constantly worry about my future and career, feel confused about what to do, and

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Hi, how are you? Thanks for reaching out. A few questions: Has this low motivation been present almost every day for the last 4–5 years? How is your sleep, appetite, concentration, and enjoyment in a ... Read More

For the past 3 years, I’ve struggled with anxiety, rumination, emotional distress, difficulty focusing, and procrastination. I experience strong fears of rejection and have several mental blocks around relationships and love, making it difficult to trust, connect, and navigate romantic feelings. I often overthink, question my self-worth, and strugg

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Hi What you’re describing sounds like a combination of anxiety, overthinking, low self-worth, and relationship-related fears that may be feeding into each other. When the mind is constantly scanning ... Read More

When I was 14, I used to self harm in many ways like cutting my skin or burning my skin, cutting off my hair or not eating for days due to my severe depression. I also used alcohol and cigarettes for a mind escape when I was 18 but I got rid of those things. I have not done any self harm in any kind of way in this year but I have been getting a lot

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Hi. Medicines and therapy can help. Try discussing with someone who is close to you so that they understand and can help you out. As you are above 18 you can visit a government mental health setup and ... Read More

Why can't practo be more practical about the mental health patients or anxious ones, how am I supposed to change my councellor everytime or anytime. I just came to book a session with my councellor but nope they want to give me a doctor whom I have to explain again why I'm like this and what happened all along. This thing is giving me more and more

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Hi It makes sense you feel this way. Therapy isn’t just a service, it’s a connection, and having to repeat your story again and again can feel exhausting and unsafe. Your anxiety and urge to cry are ... Read More

I need to manage my stress related to work and anxiety. These are affecting my day to day life and making my physical health weaker. I also have a recent traumatic event which is even adding more to it. I'm currently on anti anxiety medication but still I am unable to handle certain situations. Kindly suggest me what should I do?

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You’ve described significant work stress, anxiety and a recent trauma, so it’s understandable that medicines alone are not enough right now. In such situations, a structured therapy like CBT/trauma-fo ... Read More

Are these signs of a mental or emotional problem - like staying away from people, or avoiding even old friends we've known for a long time, Trust issues, Overthinking? What kind of problem is this? What treatment is recommended?

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ... Read More

My father is having high bp from past 10 yrs problem with him is he always quarrel with my mother and me couldn't not understand means he suddenly scolds or shouts for no reason when we ask y ur shouting like that he raises his voice more couldn't bear him i lost my younger sister 5 yrs back sometimes he speaks very good sometimes without any reaso

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Hey It sounds very distressing to live with your father’s sudden anger and threats. His behavior could be linked to medical or neurological issues (like high BP, past accident, or low calcium), but it ... Read More

Good morning sir I have been suffering from mental health issues from 4 months I can't concentrate on a particular topic or issue I am on your work yesterday's interactions and works and the conversation will will arrives in my mind during a work and I talk to myself in my mind regarding to the yesterday's works and interactions. And it will con

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My mental condition is unstable these days. Overthinking on same situation each and every time can't able to get over of it.I am maaried not want continue in that relationship. In my work making same mistake unable to take pressure, but there is no pressure at all. I am making it worse to do correct. Always end with being careless even i check miss

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Hi.. medicines can help. Consult online for further evaluation and management ... Read More

I suffer from severe anxiety and mental health issues. I go through a lot due to this. I lost my father in childhood and have two siblings one elder sister and one younger brother. My mom was never inclined towards me she is not that empathetic or emotionally connected to none of use. But she dislikes me way too much- doesn't take care of me, is ne

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There is a lot of conflict and negative environment around you. It's creating an adjustment issue for you. First of all you have to set your priorities. If you want to live with them, you should try t ... Read More

Wanna know can give Omega 3 fatty acid syrup to my 13 yrs old girl child + wanna go for mental health situation. I'm Poonam 97xxxxxx95 WhatsApp

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You need an expert Psychologist who is a good homeopathic physician. Because homeopathic medicine would be a good solution for your child. ... Read More

My mental health has been on decline during pregnancy and after pregnancy. My baby is 6 months I'm breast feeding her exclusively. I suffer from extreme mood swings sometimes and I can't do basic chores without getting tired. Kindly help me I am becoming suicidal

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Pregnancy related hormonal changes could have an impact on mental health. It is essential to address these mood swings. Kindly consult psychiatrist, and there is treatment for this, which will help yo ... Read More

Since from past 2 month I am not feeling well mentally. I became anti social, i dont want to be around people, feeling so helpless, weak, not active . Reason behind is I love someone so much. And my family forcing me for arrange marriage. And I don't want this. And now I don't know what should I do. Feeling so helpless .

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Hi.. will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. ... Read More

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