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I have been prescribed Dveniz(50) in morning and Nexito 10 at night for anxiety and depression. Dveniz works very well for depression , but taking nexito 10 makes me feel drowsy.I have been taking nexito for the 3 weeks. Is this a side effect or should I consider reducingthe dosage of nexito ?

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How to come out of anxiety and Depression naturally...along with that I'm taking allopathic medication...since i have it from past 5 years

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Got your concern bro. I need detailed assessment for al tht .if u can consult me online would be happy to help you to come of all this .. consult me via this app ...  Read More

Suffering from anxiety and depression, from past2 years and I am not on any medications, symptoms vary from time to time

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If you had taken medications with an astute psychiatrist either in person or online, you need not have suffered for last 2 years. Improvement is seen in 1-2 minths, most recover completely. Anxiety an ...  Read More

I am suffering from anxiety and depression for the past 6 years..i am using medication but still i am having these things and not able to get rid of this.Please suggest me the best way to cure this.

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Hello my friend...just remember "Broken heart and shattered dreams are key mentors for weaving a glorious destiny."...Consult your treating psychiatrist as you require detailed counseling session and ...  Read More

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'm struggling with anxiety and depression. i take medications for both symptoms but don't feel the effects of the medications. could i have a problem with the way i metabolize the medication or a problem with my brain receptors?

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Only medication never helps. Kindly consult a psychologist for therapy. You can even try dance/ music or drama therapy. If you're in Pune you can consult me at Sironas healing centre. ...  Read More

I'm suffering from anxiety since childhood can I ever get rid of this without medication...I was in depression for3yrs completely stopped studying and going to college...can I get out of this..my parents too have anxiety...

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U ve a past history of depression and a family history of anxiety disorder. D last episode of depression had really lasted for very long because of which u were not functioning well for 3yrs. After ...  Read More

Im 28 years old female. I has anxiety and depression in the past i did take medication for it. I still get anxiety. Is it possible that in future if i get pregnant my baby will inherit anxiety and depression through me? Risks?

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Been seeing a counselor for a couple of months now. At first she diagnosed me with anxiety and social anxiety. Recently been talking about depression and we both think I have some depression(not severe). She suggests I try medication but I don't know what to take or how to convince my parents to let me take meds.

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Hi , let know from which place ur from? One medicine wud definitely help u to work on well-being along with guided sessions. U have to sit and express honestly with ur parents what u have been going t ...  Read More

I have been struggling with depression. Two years ago I was out on serdep anti depressants 100 mg and azor .5 mg. Last year I had a bad breakdown and the psych told me I was bipolar but didnt do any test. The medication made me aggressive and didn't help at all. She made my anti depressants less to 50 mg and took away my anxiety meds. Can I increa

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As per the history you have bipolar illness. Aggressive behavior with sertaline 100mg is switching over to mania phase. So currently depression phase need to be adequately addressed. Need to a ...  Read More

I am facing about constipation, gerd, depression, anxiety, and weakness, i am taking cal carb 200 every third day with arsenic album 30 as per homeopathy doctor,. I was taking last 2 years but if i am stop taking medicine symptoms coming back . And i have to start from scratch like start from zero. Your help will be thankful and really appreciat

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Sure. You can consult me online. ...  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

I am taking paroxetine cr 37.5 mg from 45 days and still anxiety happens please tell me what should I do??

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Detailed evaluation of your symptoms are required.. ...  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

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 have anxiety problem last 10 years ... My bp always 130/90 Some time my heart rate fast due to anxiety... I have hypochondriasis My medicine Morning time fludac 10 Bed time olapazine 2.5 Just one months take this medicine.. Pls give me proper knowledge... 130/90 BP HIGH CAN ITS BO DOWN

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U r prescribed good medicine. 130/ 90 Almost normal. Yet Change life style n diet plan drastically first for two months it will be 130/ 80 or 120/ 80. Add walk regularly 40 min. ...  Read More

Im suffering from anxiety and panic attacks since 2011 till now i feel weekly wise whenever it hits me i feel i will die soon like i can't breath properly and i feel like my neck muscles hold tight my air pipe and that time i take breath very hardly and to breathe heavily due to this problem i can not go out side from home even alone not go out sid

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You should consult a psychiatrist and be on prescription as soon as possible because it is a management disorder that you don’t need to suffer from . ...  Read More

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 need to come out from anxiety and sleeping pills.Is it possible? I am on medication from time and now want to come out.

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Hi I can really understand how much u are suffering and now want to be off medication. First of all what u need to know is yes it is possible to get rid of anxiety and subsequently the medicines. How ...  Read More

Currently I am taking antidepressants but the psychiatrist is not explaining things correctly and it is my right to know about my condition...he prescribed me paroxetine 25 and clomipramine 25 but both medicine is making me weak and sleepy...so I want to take bupropion 150 twice a day and clomipramine 25 in night as same and buspirone for anxiety b

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Tell your doctor about your condition, your medication will be changed accordingly. ...  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

Hi, I am 25 years old introvert with low Confidence have been suffering from Overthinking, general anxiety, Performance anxiety (Suffering from Premature Ejaculation) all day from last 5-6 Months, Sexual Thoughts all day, Thinking All Day what is happening with me and what will i do now, Due to this I am facing lot of problems in daily life, no moo

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Go and visit Psychiatrist near you. ...  Read More

I am 21 years old and I am dealing with depression and anxiety. It is really difficulty for me as a med student to do my tasks and to study.

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Hello doctors Me and my husband have issues and for which we both are not in contact for 1 months and it's causing loneliness, depression,panic attack some times. I just want to resolve our issues but whenever we are trying to discuss we end up with more arguments and fights.its becoming a vicious cycle now. Is there any way to end all these.

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It sounds like you are going through a very painful and exhausting time in your marriage. The lack of communication, repeated arguments, and the impact on your emotional wellbeing can feel overwhelmin ...  Read More

Social anxiety- I am suffering from problem of social anxiety since my childhood. Talking to people, going to shops, public gathering events was very anxious and difficult for me. So i used to avoid these. Whenever i used to come home for holidays from school, i used to stay inside my home only. With time the social anxiety has reduced. Depressio

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🙏 Namaste, From your description, it appears you are experiencing a combination of Mansik Vikaras (psychological imbalances) mainly Chittodvega (anxiety) and Vishad (depression). In Ayurveda, ...  Read More

Hi I am suffering from Anxiety and Depressive disorder. Doctor has prescribed Tab Pari CR 12.5 and LOPEZ MD 2 Mg and Pranoval SR 40. I am taking these medicines for last 2 weeks but not finding much relief. Ca you please suggest if there are other medicines that I should be taking. Not getting proper sleep in the night and always feel fearful.

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Sometimes these medicine take time to act … if they dont help after a month , you can ask your doctor to try a different one . Medication is correct for your diagnosis. Try adding yoga and exercise in ...  Read More

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