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Having flashbacks and anxiety
I have been feeling low and anxious angry about past incident which happened last 2 years I think it is PTSD
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I am sorry for your situation you going thru. Kindly consult a Psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and further management.
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It needs detailed evaluation.. the present history is inadequate
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If it is due to a particular incident, psychotherapy with short acting anxiolytics will help in recovery. Consult an astute psychiatrist. Good luck
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Hey Gm,
I Think you need to elaborate about your problems more so that I can help you more...It might include symptoms related to your body too....
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Consult a nearby doctor and you can consult me also
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Take a deep Breath
Try not to recall the event
divert Your mind with some good memory
talk to your friends family and relatives
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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.
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It can be possible but it can be something else too... Sometimes we are not able to address the reason for anxiety
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Please seek a psychiatrist's opinion. For further clarity and management
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Hi.. could be. However will need further details regarding the same to advise appropriately.
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consult online for further evaluation and management
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Hi
Thank you for opening up about this. When an incident from the past continues to affect you emotionally—causing low mood, anxiety, and even anger—it’s absolutely valid to consider whether it might be Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or a trauma-related emotional wound. PTSD isn’t just about flashbacks or nightmares—it can also show up as overthinking, emotional numbness, irritability, or sudden reactions to triggers that remind you of that incident, even years later. What matters is not how “big” the event was, but how deeply it impacted you.
You might be caught in an emotional loop where your body still feels like the threat is real, even if your mind knows it’s in the past. That’s why trauma-focused therapy is so helpful—it helps reprocess that event, release stored emotions, and bring the nervous system back into balance. Therapies like EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT, and inner child work can be very effective. You don’t have to carry this pain any longer. Healing is not about forgetting—it’s about no longer feeling trapped by it.
Take therapy, and you can connect with me on nine two six six seven two six zero six five.
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Dr. Charuta Deshpande
Psychiatrist
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hello there, this is Dr Charuta Deshpande, a Psychiatrist & Counsellor with 13years of practise experience.
My specialisation is also practising Homeopathy with Psychiatry.
It must be quite difficult for you to deal with the past unhappy memories. How are you coping with them right now.
If you have tried enough to deal with those memories urself, and if they still resurface & bother you emotionally or physically, you may need help.
Based on the assessment of your current state I may be able to tell you, whether you need only counselling or only treatment or both..
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Seek for an appointment, face to face or Online
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U feeling similar intensity of emotions each time, tells you that you need to deal with this more deeply.
Beaware if these emotions are causing any physical symptoms.
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Dr. Vishal Bhatt
Psychiatrist
6 yrs exp
Rajkot
Kindly connect with immediate effect
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Ms. Rupali Mohbe
Clinical Psychologist
25 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Hi, I appreciate that you reached out with your concern.
I hear that you’ve been feeling low, anxious, and angry about a past incident. It sounds like this experience has been distressing for you, and it’s understandable to feel overwhelmed.
Based on what you shared, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can occur when a past trauma continues to cause emotional distress, intrusive thoughts, and heightened reactions. However, a proper clinical assessment is necessary to determine whether PTSD or another anxiety-related condition is present.
Seek professional therapy and support and consider techniques like CBT or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) which may help process past events and reduce distress. Meanwhile, practice Mindfulness and Relaxation techniques like Deep breathing, meditation, and grounding exercises can help manage emotional responses
You don’t have to go through this alone—seeking help is a strong and positive step toward healing. If you’d like, I’d be happy to assist you further with therapy.
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you can book an appointment with Rupali Mohbe/BIRDY ME at Practo
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Daily do Progressive muscle relaxation techniques to calm yourself.
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Ms. Sukanya Phansalkar
Psychologist
10 yrs exp
Ahmednagar
Dwelling into the past, having regrets, and unhelpful emotions about it is a common human tendency. However, if it interferes with your daily life it might need a psychological assessment. Self-diagnosis might cause more harm than good as it delays the actual treatment and overlooks few clinical concerns. Consulting a certified psychologist could help you. You can connect with me if you find it comfortable.
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consulting a psychologist
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Please avoid consulting self-acclaimed professionals.
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Dr. L C Sunda
Psychiatrist
42 yrs exp
Delhi
Hi there,
A detailed medical and psychiatric history is always needed to make a diagnosis and management of the disease accordingly.
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There’s a need to explore the details of your past “incidence’. There are other symptoms and clinical features of PTSD.
A detailed history and MSE will help to make a diagnosis.
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You need to get a consultation from a mental health professional.
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