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Mental health and physical manifestation
I am a Masters student in Paris, which has been under fairly strict confinement regulations since about a year that has adversely affected my mental health and has brought about bouts of depression and anxiety since the last several months (I have previously been diagnosed with BPD). However, for the last two months I have had several flare ups of eczema and have developed numerous allergic reactions to the point that I cannot open my eyes since my face is so swollen, the cause of which is yet to be determined despite several medical consultations. I have developed allergic reaction to the topical medication used to treat skin condition. I have had 3 doctors tell me it is from saborrheic dermatitis. I have closely monitored every product used and consumed prior to the allergic reactions and cannot pinpoint anything out of the ordinary. However, I have noted that the reaction arises usually after a fairly severe panic attack. Could this be possible or am I just grasping at straws?
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Hi, You may need to go for Counselling and therapy for your current situation.
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Please check PCOD . This problem could be hormonal . Mood , stress also adds to it . Though you seem to be aware of things and keeping a tap . This reflects you have a healthy mind set and trying to combat the situation. If you wish you can seek counselling session to see clutter more. Going to a gyneac and skin specialist also will be a good option. Any change in your sexual life, relationship , academic or work stress, drug use . We need to understand various things before suggesting
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Dear human, thank you for sharing and reaching out. Under the given circumstances, I understand that COVID has had a negative impact on your health and overall well-being. It must have been difficult for you to share this here, but I appreciate you for doing so, it takes courage. Firstly, these allergic reactions could be due to both physical and mental health for which you need to consult both a physician and a mental health professional. It's pertinent to rule out the physical aspects before moving on to mental health symptoms. If the physical treatment is not working out, then it can be concluded that it's due to mental health concerns. If you seek therapy for your anxiety and depression, these allergic reactions will fade overtime. Thus it's essential for you to seek therapy and involve in self-care routines to maintain your overall well-being.
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Please book an appointment with me via practo, as we go about learning efficient ways to manage your concern and figure a beneficial way out of this. Hope this helps :) Take care.
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Please follow a proper and healthy diet, eat on time without skipping a meal. Develop and maintain a proper sleep schedule and exercise daily or involve in any kind of physical movements daily.
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Depression and anxiety hampers normal life and finally hampers career and dooms future. Wheather such damaging effect is unavoidable. No not at all. I share my view. 1) The main sources of depression is some real or imaginary problems like unemployment , isolation, financial disaster etc. The problem has been solved a half, when you pin point the problem and write it. Now you need a strong will to solve the problem completely. Never loose heart. The success is ahead. 2) Nothing is impossible in this world. When there is a will there is a way . Every problem has its solution. Only we have to find it. A man having no limbs or sight can fight the battle of life successfully? Then why we cant with all of them? All the people live and face life boldly? Why we cant? If everybody can? Why we cant?Of course we can you can and we all can. Keep it always in mind 3). To remove mental weakness first of all physical syrength must be increased. For this physical exercise is necesary. Outdoor activities with others in open ground or gym will be good. This controls depression and anxiety. 4) Yoga ,prayanams and meditation increase mental strength and self confidence. 5) Surrende to God or any Super power as per your choice. It will make you mentally strong and confident. Regular prayer will help a lot in this purpose. Modern researcher have proved it scientifically. 6) Develope positive mindset .Shake off all negetivities. Mix more and more with positive minded people. Sellect favourite friends , Communicate and share all with them honestly. Depression will be controlled. 7) Creative activities are useful. Performing arts like recitation, dance, acting etc will help to remove depression. 8) Consider yourself strong in everything. Vivekananda said that a man is what he things for himself. If you consider youself weak you become weak. Weakness is a root of over thinking. 9) People are subjected to depression by overthinking about unseen future. Life and general insurances, healthy habits, company of positive minded people and friends, hard labour, descipline are few steps to control depression about future. Think posetively about your assets and liabilities. Is there any alternatives? This is positve and constructive thinking ,which removes depression. 10) Take recourse to nature. Nature, like mother, is ever ready to support you. Go out and feel the ambience of refreshing nature. Greenery with colourful flowers will welcome you. Majestic sunrise and sunset is for you. Chirping of best going birds will bid you farewell at the evening. Are you stlll depressed? 11) You live on a village or town. The village is a part of our state. There are a score of state in India. There are hudreds of country in Asia. There are a number of continents like Asia. Then comes to the idea of the Earth, solar system,galaxy and so on. In such a vast limitless universe, where is you and your depression? It is negligible . Nothing has been changed in nature . The night sky is equally majestic and gorgeous. Rabindra Nath Tagore regained his peace of mind after the death of his most favourite son,on seeing the vast sky ornamented with stars. He realised that personal pain is nehligible and insignificant to the vastness of the universe. Is your pain more severe than his? 12) Keep yourself alwas busy. An idle bran is a devil’s work- shop. 13) Time is the best medicine. After a few months or so, you will wonder, “ Was I so stupid to suffer so much for such a petty matter?”. 14) Stop thinking about what others will speak of you. Life is yours. Do what you think fit. 15) Life is short and hence every moments are precious. You cannot simply afford wasting the same for anything. Take care of this. You are the proper person to take decision about your life. Today take resolution that you will enjoy every moments of your life.
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Could be Lets treat your anxiety Consult with me or any psychologist for therapy and counseling online Therapy will help you All the best
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Skin allergies are the side effects of Stress related issues.. Along with htise medications, I suggest you to go for a therapy also..
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Hi, I just want to know what's the exact background of such confinement regulations. I understand such type of emptiness can cause issues within one. Well don't just jump into consequences. Sometimes due to the intense effects of overthinking it happens. Ask simple questions to yourself like, are such restrictions the cause of your affected mind ? Because mind can be trained to function as a lovely servant of yours or can sit as a master. As a PG student, you should have set yourself attainable goals and strategies to achieve them. So simply rearranging the environmental effects and your priorities , one can approach a fresh start. Along with this, feel the value of your existence by figuring out yourself from this turmoil. This will definitely help you a lot when your priorities and self accomplishments will be on the top. I can very well assure you it's the only defence mechanism to use. That is self care and possessing the assertive personality . No external medication will be needed
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Hello The pandemic has hit the world and most of us have had to bear its heat .What I understand is that you are also one of those whose education had suffered and could not achieve what you really had thought of or worked hard to reach Paris and do your Ms.This is a testing time for all of us ,gather up all the courage and try to start or set a goal for your self .These allergic reactions can be treated all you have to do is focus on your mental health get rid of the anxiety attacks ..focus on your future .Talk to someone will definitely help .
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Talk to someone who can understand you and help you clear the haze in thoughts.Clinically you will definitely get results for you allergy’s.
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Try to get some fresh air ,enroll in any kind of physical activity of your choice . Reach us and we are to help . Take care .
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