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Problem about unnecessary thoughts
I gets attached to those thoughts which are totally unnecessary such as example -how a human being falls asleep,how a human being have to go to toilet,What happens if i will not be able to sleep for many days?,Why toilet comes out when we are asleep,What will happen if i insert a knife in my penis etc.And these thoughts comes into my mind for 24/7 hours due to which i remain sad and can't focus on studies or other work.I have tried my best to remove this thought but however nothing works on it.So,I request you to kindly look after my health issue and give me some advice/tips to get rid of those thoughts as soon as possible.
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The sense of egodystonia you have with these thoughts itself is distasteful and their repetition must be distressing.
These are typical of obsessive rumination that are completely alien to the person. These obsessions would be coupled by certain acts or compulsions that decrease the level of anxiety.
These are classic of obsessive compulsive disorder and requires intervention.
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Get you assessment for OCD and seek psychopharmacological intervention.
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That kind of thoughts must be very distressing and you are feeling low .
When you try to resist such thoughts does your anxiety increase?
Are you taking any medication for anxiety?
Optimising the dose of medication and psychotherapy would be beneficial.
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Consult a psychiatrist online immediately
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U need to contact privately for detailed assesment and treatment .
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u can contact me directly
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Dr. Raghav Shah
Addiction Psychiatrist
16 yrs exp
Jaipur
It seems like you are struggling with anxiety, consult a psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and proper treatment. This is curable with counselling and right medications.
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medication and counselling will help.
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Try to keep yourself distracted, go out for walks and talk to your loved ones.
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