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Anxiety (Emetophobia & agoraphobia)
I started suffering from unwanted vomiting notions 7 years back & It kind of got stronger with time. It took me 2 years to figure out that fear of vomiting is a disorder- emetophobia.  I developed agoraphobia as well. I almost lost will to live that time & became suicidal. After 2.5 years of suffering i visited one psychiatrist but his pills had immediate side effects so I left after two visits. After few months I moved to diff state for job & kind of forgot this fear. For 2 years I was fine, normal & enjoying life. Visiting home town triggered it back in 5th year & it kind of started again (not very severe initially), I had some control over it unlike initially. Entire lockdown kind of made it more serious as I was in isolation for so long & kind of feared going out. I have not enjoyed anything since 2 years. I went to a very good Dr. again & he just listened 5 mins & gave medication. I was looking forward for therapy. plz suggest whether I shud take medicines or not? Refer attachment
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You require counseling and therapy along with medicine Consult for same
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Hi you are describing features of recurrent anxiety and depressive disorder. Please continue Medication. If you are not tolerating medication Consult a Psychiatrist and Medication can be changed. Alternatively you may consult a clinical psychologist for psychological therapy
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Your symptoms are suggestive of phobic disorder associated with depression . You should continue taking medications. If you are having side effects plz consult your treating doctor. Medication can be changed
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