Mental Health

Hello Doctor, I have been prescribed Inderal 20 mg (propranolol) for anxiety-related fast heart rate in social situations. I mainly experience increased heart rate without other symptoms. I have an event (wedding) coming up, and I wanted to ask: - Can I take one dose before the event and, if needed, take another dose later the same day after the effect wears off? - What should be the safe time gap between two doses? - What is the maximum safe dose I can take in a day for this purpose? Thank you.

Hey ..my doctor told me I have ocd ...i started the treatment 1 year ago ...doctor prescribed me flunil 40 (morning)and clonil 25 (night) I take it everyday till now ...but currently am not consulting any doctor ...I just take the medicine of my old doc prescription which I describe above...sometimes I feel normal and sometimes symptoms appear like fear of death of someone or fear of contamination...tell me what should i do now

Hi doc , I wanted to clearly explain my situation , when I'm at my 12 th standard I got into romantic relationship later the very next day my mom knew that and best me so badly later when I was in final yr of my graduation I had my first sex because of that I used MTP it was such a big mess , had panic attack I handled it all alone my partner betrayed me and later I gave on this . Finally started to move on now I'm in a situation that every time I think of that I feel like I will always land into a mess only . I'm trust anyone and i unable accept anyones love either , fear has overtaken my feelings . And now I'm in loop all the time . To be i honestly want to have a relaxing sex just like other but I don't have guts even i do i end up in anxiety, depression that I have done wrong i will be in trouble .

I have been going through so much, I have no idea want to do Am sitting in the same room for over a month now I don't want to talk about this with my parents or teachers but they are giving me more pressure to attend class which feel too difficult for me right now

Hello, I would like to consult regarding my current mental and emotional condition. I joined a government service in January, but from the beginning I found it very stressful and not suitable for me. The work involves a lot of pressure, travel, and public dealing, which I was not comfortable with. Over time, I started feeling mentally exhausted and unhappy in this role. Recently I lost my mother suddenly due to a brain stroke and since then I have been experiencing constant emotional distress, heaviness, and frequent crying episodes. This has affected me very deeply, and I am finding it extremely difficult to accept her loss. Since then, my emotional state has worsened significantly. Whenever I receive calls or messages related to my work, I feel immediate fear, chest tightness, and a strong urge to avoid everything or quit my job. I feel overwhelmed most of the time and unable to handle responsibilities properly. I want to understand what I'm going through and get help to manage it

I am a mbbs doc having low mood, lost all interest in activities and life itself after getting diagnosed with cervical and lumbar disc bulge. I am feeling worthless and have anhedonia too. I can't eat anything as I have no appetite and only eat two times a day. I hate my job because i can't indulge myself in it. Everyday feels so exhausting and I feel like I have lost my purpose. Is there any hope left and is it possible to regain my interest as I have only a few months left for the next neet pg?

I really need help with my anxiety and panic attacks , i get scared, fast heart beat, chest pain, i cant breathe, and sucidial or self harm thoughts. Can anyone suggest something stronger or alternatives to petril md I cant find it anymore And i need some med to sleep and feel normal

Hello Doctor, I wanted your guidance regarding my current anxiety treatment. I had my first anxiety episode in June 2021 and recovered fully after about 13 months of medication. I remained stable for nearly 3 years. In June 2025, I experienced a relapse during a period of high work stress and restarted treatment. Currently, I am on Prodep (Fluoxetine) 10 mg for the past 2 months (dose reduced gradually), and Lenozep (Clonazepam) 0.125 mg. I have recently started tapering Lenozep by taking it on alternate days. Over the last few weeks, I have been experiencing low energy, especially in the morning, along with mild uneasiness at times. No major panic symptoms. Could this be due to the reduced Prodep dose or Lenozep tapering? Is alternate-day tapering appropriate, or should it be reduced daily? Please advise on the best way forward. Thank you.

When I was 14, I used to self harm in many ways like cutting my skin or burning my skin, cutting off my hair or not eating for days due to my severe depression. I also used alcohol and cigarettes for a mind escape when I was 18 but I got rid of those things. I have not done any self harm in any kind of way in this year but I have been getting a lot of self harm and suicidal thoughts again. I don't feel good mentally and my family doesn't seem to support therapy. I have been like this as a kid and yet they think that i don't need therapy and all. I don't know what to do right now in my life, whom to contact for all of this...is there any guidance or solution that I can use? I know i should get therapy consultations but my family is against it. And i know with my conditions, I'll be put on medicines which my family wouldn't allow probably. Please give me guidance or any help...

Not able to get sleep even after 4 am even though I'm trying to sleep from 11 onwards. For the last 2 years it is like that . My mind is overwhelmed with necessary and unnecessary thoughts all the time at nite.when iam trying not to think then thoughts become 2x. This lack of sleep makes me sick