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Symptoms of ocd and bipolar are quite similar without mania making diagnosis tough for a doctor?? Ocd can cause tics insomania repetitive wordss depression anxiety

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I was earlier diagnosed pgi chd doc ocd as i had tics insomania anxiety after 6 months i had a manic episode then diagnosed with bipolar disorder.My question is why there is ambiguty in diagnosis??

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Undergo detail Psychodiagnostic assessment to confirm the diagnosis it's subjective plus objective detail assessment..u can contact us ... ...  Read More

I am a typical case of depression, alcoholism, in the beginning may be OCD but now bipolar and OCD. Tried every kind of treatment with various psychiatrists, long meditation practice like 10 day course of vipassana, but couldn't stay on anything for long and finally a mixer of all

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Please see an experienced counsellor who can guide you. ...  Read More

I have bipolar and ocd together. Aripiprazole and vortioxetine was tried which proved beneficial but had side effects like impulse control behaviour and drowsiness upon which aripiprazole was stopped and lamotrigine was added with vortioxetine. Isn't it double edged sword? As vortioxetine is mood destablizer and lamotrigine stablizes mood. Kindly h

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You need medication change. Consult a psychiatrist. ...  Read More

I've been suffering from OCD.and Bipolar since almost 2 years. I'm consulting a psychologist now but she isnt helping me as she isnt addressing the issue properly. I'm feeling very low and have tried to commit suicide twice in the past. I'm feeling like I'm getting out of control again. What do I do?

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OCD with depression at such a young age, it's difficult I understand. Don't give up on life for a disease which is 100% treatable, it's not worth it. Kindly confide in a family member or a friend and ...  Read More

How much safe is lurasidone-40mg for bipolar Disorder as I have taken several medicines and nothing has suited me and have faced thousands of side effects..

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It's good u can take ...  Read More

Does low dose antidepressant be taken with mood stabilizer in bipolar depression especially when associated with ocd.What are the risks of switching to hypomania/mania.

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Mood stabilizer will prevent the switch ...  Read More

Iam suffering from bipolar disorder for past 10 years.i also have obsessive thoughts.doctor has prescribed medications but there is no change. I heard that electric and magnetic pulse therapies work good when medication is not working.i don't know why my doctor didn't suggest these therapies.will they helpful for curing the disease.

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Hello, Bipolar disorder along with obsessive symptoms would require a detailed assessment to know and understand the relationship between the two disorders, the severity and magnitude of each, the eff ...  Read More

I have ocd what to do what is the solution for that

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Hi ..you should consult a psychologist or psychiatrist for that ..there are behaviour therapies n medication which will help you ..N most important thing is that you should not delay the treatment. ...  Read More

I think i may be suffering with bipolar and i need answers the doctors will not help me. i have had this ever since a child but just recently have they became harmfull.

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Please explain your symptoms.. I'm sure there is help available ...  Read More

I have severe ocd I am talking clomapramine and prodep but I heard it tht it can make people blind I wear chashma for eye sight should I take those medicines

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Hello, Clomipramine and Prodep (Fluoxetine) are well-established and commonly used medications for OCD. They do not cause blindness. Wearing glasses has absolutely no effect on whether you can safely ...  Read More

Hi I have OCD problem Doctor prescribed me clonil SR 75 and sizodon ls. After taking them I am feeling drowsy all the time. Body feels weak. Will this go away as the medicine adjusts to my body or this is permanent side effect?

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Hi.. usually these are temporary sie effects which will go away in few weeks ...  Read More

I am suffering from OCD an anxiety from last 11 years in 2019 start psychiatric treatment I take clonazepam etizolam floxamine paroxetine for 5 years but these medicines make me fat and again and again my LFT SGPT and SGOT very high so I quit medicines last year but now i am again facing severe anxiety please tell me what can i do in this case

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Consult psychiatrist online or offline. They will start you with safe medicine which will not deranged your LFT . For ocd you should not leave medicine in between ,otherwise your symptoms will will be ...  Read More

I feel hopeless and suicidal due to Contamination OCD. I don't think I can deal with Contamination OCD anymore. I just want a simple and happy life which I don't believe I can have as long as I am alive.

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Kindly connect with psychiatrist in nearby hospital as soon as possible.treatment is available.you will be fine. ...  Read More

For how much long i will need to take medicines? i am on medication from 14 oct 2025. i have ocd since 2020, it's my first time on medication!

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You need to continue Fluoxetine after your symptoms improve completely or nearly completely for 6 months to one year. However, it is advisable to start tapering off clonazepam after 2 weeks ...  Read More

Hi, I am having OCD. doctor has prescribed uvox cr 150, ristab ls,clonotril 0.5 mg and toxifite and sameral 400 tab for liver. Now I am getting obsessed with toxifite and sameral tab. Sometimes I take this two with the other tabs together back to back and sometimes I take this two after 30 mins of taking the other three . Whole day I am just thinki

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

I am 38 year male . Taking OCD medication from 3 month. Can I plan for child during OCD medication. Or stopped medication for planning child .

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I am 38 year male . Taking OCD medication from 3 month. Can I plan for child during OCD medication. Or stopped medication for planning child .

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This is a very important and thoughtful question. Planning for a child involves looking after both your physical and mental health. It is strongly recommended that you do not stop your Obsessive-Compu ...  Read More

Taking medicine for OCD and depression. When I feeled much stress, then I felt weekness in to lower limbs and hands. Sometimes I felt miled numbness on rt feet. Is it ok.

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It's due to anxiety and depression, in ocd secondary depression is very much common , start CBT along with exposure and response prevention strategies and break the cue between obsession and compulsio ...  Read More

Hi i am having OCD. My doctor has prescribed uvox cr 100 for one month at bed time. After taking it at night I poop small amounts 5 times in day time. First three times I poop normally but last two times my poop is watery like diarrhea. Will having diarrhea reduce the affect of the tablet?

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Please speak to your doctor. This medicine may not be suiting you, and will ultimately lead to dehydration. ...  Read More

I have been suffering with ocd for the past 5 years. For the past one year i have been good with medications now all of a sudden my ocd got relapsed. I was prescribed voxidep and amide . My current dosage is voxidep 50 and amide 25. I was worried that my medication stopped working will the medication work again for me. My symptoms was back at where

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OCD patients can experience an exacerbation while on treatment due to many reasons. That, however, does not mean that the medication has stopped working. You need and adjuvant therapy or a dose optimi ...  Read More

I have OCD problem . I have taken 5 to 6 Tt shot in last 10 years One before 3 year one before 2 year and one 7 month before . I don't remember my child time vaccination history. Today I have a very minor bleeding scratch from my wooden study table . Can my previous vaccine helps or I have to take another Tt shot .

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Hello, If you have taken TT vaccine 7 months age It is going to be effective You need not take vaccine again ...  Read More

I have OCD problem . I have taken 5 to 6 Tt shot in last 10 years One before 3 year one before 2 year and one 7 month before . I don't remember my child time vaccination history. Today I have a very minor bleeding scratch from my wooden study table . Can my previous vaccine helps or I have to take another Tt shot .

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Hi, The best way ahead would be a detailed clinical interview to understand the symptoms and your comprehensive history. For a personalized plan, find me by searching "Dr Abhinav Tewari Neuropsychi ...  Read More

I have OCD problem . I have taken 5 to 6 Tt shot in last 10 years One before 3 year one before 2 year and one 7 month before . I don't remember my child time vaccination history. Today I have a very minor bleeding scratch from my wooden study table . Can my previous vaccine helps or I have to take another Tt shot .

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TT dose usually present for 6 months...so if 6motnhs have passed...one more dose can be taken ...  Read More

I have OCD. I have taken 5 to 6 titanos shot in last 10 to 15 years . Not know about my child time vaccination. 7 month ago i have taken a single tt shot for injury . today a minor scratch with very minor bleeding happened from my study wooden table . Can past shot help me or I have to take another tt shot

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I have OCD. I have taken 5 to 6 titanos in last 10 to 15 years and not know about my child time vaccination. 6 month ago i haI have taken a tt shot . today a minor scratch with very minor bleeding happened from my study wooden table . Can past shot help me or I have to take another tt shot

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I totally understand your concern Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided. contact me on practo or WhatsApp chat Contact num ...  Read More

I have OCD. I have taken 5 to 6 titanos in last 10 to 15 years and not know about my child time vaccination. 6 month ago i haI have taken a tt shot . today a minor scratch with very minor bleeding happened from my study wooden table . Can past shot help me or I have to take another tt shot

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Hello, Since you have already taken a Tetanus (TT) shot just 6 months ago, you do not need another TT injection for this minor scratch. A TT booster generally provides protection for at least 5 year ...  Read More

I have OCD. I have taken 5 to 6 titanos in last 10 to 15 years and not know about my child time vaccination. 6 month ago i haI have taken a tt shot . today a minor scratch with very minor bleeding happened from my study wooden table . Can past shot help me or I have to take another tt shot

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No need if you have taken TT within 5yrs.. as your last dose just 6 months back no need for new dose ...  Read More

Is it possible for a good psychiatrist to consult my husband. We don't live in india but were we live we don't have a lot of options.

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Advise can be given to overseas patients, but prescription isn’t given ...  Read More

Hi team, I am having OCD. Doctor has advised me uvox cr 100 mg, ristab ls, clonotril 0.5 mg and toxifite, sameral 400 mg tab for liver safety. Now the sameral 400 mg tab is very big and difficult to swallow. So I am breaking the tablet in two halves and swallowing it. Can I take the tablet like this? Will it reduce the effect of the tablet?

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If it is not controlled release or extended release , you can have it like you are taking. ...  Read More

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