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I have been suffering from severe anxiety and depression from the last august. And not able to handle that. And i am already on medication from August

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So meds not helping u ? ru taking as advised by a Psychiatrist ? ...  Read More

Hi! I've scheduled a virtual consultation for my mom living in CA. She has been going through extreme anxiety and depression. Does Dr. Payal Sharma Kamath speak Hindi and/or Gujarati?

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I think these questions should not Be directed to other doctors ...  Read More

It has been 3-4 years I have suffering with severe anxiety, depression. I get anxiety attack more often now a days than before. My relationships are not stable, had several break ups. Encounter insecurity and effecting on my health immensely.

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Hi thanks for seeking help here. That way you have described the things it’s suggest that you have mood swings which can be the part of the personality. We need to discuss on to help you out. Don’t wo ...  Read More

I have severe anxiety and depression from long time.my thought are full negative..i just want to know the contact of doctor who can really cure my problem..i m in mumbai now living along without my family..i feel like dying.

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Probably loneliness and lifestyle could be an issue. You can find many doctors and Counselling Psychologists in Mumbai. Go on www.practo.com ...  Read More

I have been suffering from severe sensorimotor anxiety, depression, panic attacks, from the past 18 months, I tend to focus on breathing and swallowing, thinking that I am breathing shallow and not deep enough and tend to take deep breaths, and continously get intrusive thoughts that I m not breathing in a proper rhythm, this increases my breathing

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The good news is, with your regular breathing pattern, you are able to achieve many things go in your routine life, and yet you just unhappy about it, due to various reasons. Probably, you woul ...  Read More

Whom should I prefer for treating anxiety a psychiatrist, psychologist or homeopathy? I believe I have severe and chronic anxiety and depression

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First visit psychologist , they will assess you. Based upon the severity level of your chief complaints,they may suggest psychotherapy if it is mild to moderate, or recommend psychiatrist for drug th ...  Read More

It started 4-5 years ago while I was studying. Since then, this problem has increased month by month. I have taken several online quizzes and maximum results were "Severe" for anxiety and depression. I don't know if there are more problems I suffer from. My life is upside down. I have absolutely no friends. I have arguments with family every now an

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Please visit counsellor and take homeopathy flower remedy and do yoga meditation and exercises Thanks ...  Read More

I’ve been having severe anxiety and depression for the past 1 year. The main reason is my mother who curses, physically abuses, verbally abuses, emotionally blackmails, mentally torments me and threatens me with the Bible. She acts like a psycho... forcing me to do uncomfortable things. She’s a control freak. Overbearing and therefore it gets claus

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Hello Friend, you need a counseling guidance to handle yourself first and then treat your mother. Suggest you to go for online counseling if you are not able to go out. ...  Read More

I have these thoughts about killing myself for like the past few years but i'm unable to do so because i know that'll hurt my family. I've been overeating and over sleeping for the past 4-5 months and i've gained like 10 kgs. I have thyroid(family heredity) and asthma (since childhood) but well that doesn't matter. I took these depression tests onl

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Depression and anxiety are curable with regular treatment and psychotherapy/ counseling. ...  Read More

I m suffering from anxiety and depression from past 19 months, I tend to focus on my breathing, swalloing thinking that what if my breathing stops, or I may not be able to breath in a proper rhythm, this increases my anxiety and the fear of dying, plz help I have become mental die to these anxiety

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Hi. You seem to be suffering from a panic anf anxiety disorder. You will need to see a psychiatrist immediately who will diagnose and treat accordingly. ...  Read More

Hello, i am having severe hair fall from the past few months. I am also having anxiety and stress. I have tried hair fall shampoo and homemade oils but there are no changes. Please let me know what can I do. Thank you

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Will improve with medication Consult online for further management ...  Read More

SO FROM PAST 3 MONTHS I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH ANXIETY AND WENT TO SEVERAL DOCS DID EEG ECG BLOOD TEST NOTHING IS SERIOUS AT LAST I WENT TO PSYCHIATRIST FIRST HE GAVE SOME VITAMIN MEDICINE AND SOME OTHER MEDICINE AND WITH TOFISOPAM IN SOS WHICH I NEVER TOOK. From LAST FEW DAYS I WAS OKAY BUT SUDDENLY I GOT SO MUCH STRESSED FROM A BAT THINKING IT'S

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Hi, consult online for a second opinion ...  Read More

SO FROM PAST 3 MONTHS I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH ANXIETY AND WENT TO SEVERAL DOCS DID EEG ECG BLOOD TEST NOTHING IS SERIOUS AT LAST I WENT TO PSYCHIATRIST FIRST HE GAVE SOME VITAMIN MEDICINE AND SOME OTHER MEDICINE AND WITH TOFISOPAM IN SOS WHICH I NEVER TOOK. From LAST FEW DAYS I WAS OKAY BUT SUDDENLY I GOT SO MUCH STRESSED FROM A BAT THINKING IT'S

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Hi, taking medicine can help with anxiety. Consult online for a second opinion by informing your parents ...  Read More

SO FROM PAST 3 MONTHS I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH ANXIETY AND WENT TO SEVERAL DOCS DID EEG ECG BLOOD TEST NOTHING IS SERIOUS AT LAST I WENT TO PSYCHIATRIST FIRST HE GAVE SOME VITAMIN MEDICINE AND SOME OTHER MEDICINE AND WITH TOFISOPAM IN SOS WHICH I NEVER TOOK. From LAST FEW DAYS I WAS OKAY BUT SUDDENLY I GOT SO MUCH STRESSED FROM A BAT THINKING IT'S

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This presentation may be related to several different neurological pathways. To give you an accurate diagnosis, we would need to review your previous reports and conduct a thorough workup. I recommend ...  Read More

I have been struggling with social anxiety for several years, but it has become much more severe over the last few years. It is now affecting both my personal life and my work. I often avoid social interactions and make excuses to get out of social situations. I feel anxious while talking to people on the phone, speaking in office meetings, attendi

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Hi, yes. Medicines and therapy can help. Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

Recent from past 4 years I have been suffering from anxiety and depression. I am taking medicines am going follow ups through delhi one doctor female doctor is recommending them like olan 20 tablets also I have taken so I am gaining much weight due to them. Now it's arin 10 and obezave I m taking medicines daily. My doctors are recommending DTMS se

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

Are there any homeopathic psychiatrists who give a single remedy treatment as per classical homeopathy without any mixing for OCD depression and anxiety. Slow treatment is not an issue but I am looking for someone who doesn't mix remedies or give separate multiple remedies but one as per the classical homeopathy

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Due to severe anxiety and panic disorder. I have been taking 2 citas forte and 2 provonal forte. Any side effects possible. How to reduce dose. And how to cure this severe tension panic disorder even little things.

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

I have anxiety and depression symptoms like negative thoughts, overthinking, and poor sleep at night, my doctor psychiatrist have prescribed mirtaz 15mg , fostera 5 and panazep 12.5 mg, can these medicines cure my symptoms...

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Please consult with a video call on Practo ...  Read More

I have anxiety depression problem Phobia of health illness Mane MENTAT DS SYRUP START KI HAI 5 ML MORNING 5 ML EVENING... Pls suggest me

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Hello, thank you for sharing your concern. Symptoms like anxiety, low mood, or phobia related issues need proper evaluation, as they can vary in cause and severity from person to person. In Ayurveda, ...  Read More

I had been taking Nexito Plus for four months for anxiety and depression, but this time I changed the medicine to Rexipra Plus without informing my doctor. Will this cause any harm?

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Why change?? Without consult your doctor.previous drug is also good. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I Am Single Unmarried, I have been taking Paroxetine 12.5 mg for the past 1 week for anxiety, mild depression, and premature ejaculation. I take it at night after food as prescribed. Since starting the medication, I have been experiencing: • Nausea • Daytime drowsiness (even after sleeping 8-9 hours) • Occasional brain fog • Lack of a

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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

Health related issues, mood, swings, anxiety, depression, loneliness, no sleep at night unhappy, physically ill

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Ok are you having all these issues ? We need to work on them slowly Need to understand when it started what are the triggers and help you with counseling / therapy ...  Read More

Hello. I am seeking clinical insight into a long term functional and emotional pattern. I am 26 with chronic difficulty maintaining routines, employment, and goal directed behaviour. I experience brief motivation followed by prolonged avoidance and mental shutdown. Previous psychiatric treatment for depression and anxiety did not improve symptoms.

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Hi What you are describing suggests long-term emotional and mental exhaustion, where your nervous system has been overwhelmed for years, leading to cycles of brief motivation followed by shutdown, av ...  Read More

I have anxiety and some time depression in my life..I take ashvagandrisht 15 ml morning 15 ml evening ... Can this tonic help me my anxiety...

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Namastey Thank you for sharing your concern. Anxiety and depression can affect both the mind and body, and it’s good that you have started treatment. Ashwagandharishta is helpful in reducing anxiet ...  Read More

Depression since 2018 after mother's death, memory loss don't remember 2018, 2019 year events..At present, taking overstress for small small things on daily basis, negative thinking, afraid of getting health issues, confused thought process unable to come at one conclusion. Gets tired easily and has excessive angry outbursts in very loud voice tone

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Hi.. this can happen due to chronic stress. Medicines and therapy can help. Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

I am suffering from anxiety and depression last 6 years I am on medication if I tapper medicine I am back day one situation when I started medicine any treatment in ayurveda who can help me without addiction pls guide me

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I am suffering from anxiety and depression and there are some questions which I keep on asking myself during this time . 1. Does this feeling ever end ? 2. People say don't take medicine as it affects kidneys. But we know you have to take medication for this. 3. Why I have mood disorders during this period? Sometimes I am very happy and sometime

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Hii Anxiety and depression can make your mind a battlefield one moment you feel light and hopeful, and the next, heavy and helpless. The truth is, yes, this feeling does end. It doesn’t vanish overnig ...  Read More

I had consulted Dr.Tariq Ahmad Bhat on 08 February 2025 through Practo to treat Anxiety, Depression. Got relief. Again I have been suffering from Anxiety and Depression since 29thJuly 2025. Due to non availability of Dr. Tariq Ahmad Bhat in Practo, I had consulted Dr.S.K.Singh locally at Guwahati Assam on 18th July, 2025. During this one month th

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I have been diagnosed with anxiety recently by a psychiatrist but I was hallucinating as well as going through mild depression. The dr has prescribed me Roxbel CR and Serenace. Now the thing is I have been laughing for no reason and getting very aggressive for the past few days. What could be the reason ?

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I can see how unsettling this feels. Sudden laughing, aggression, and mood shifts often point to how your brain is reacting to both the illness and the medication. Sometimes medicines meant to calm ca ...  Read More

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